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Recently Filled Needs
Vacuum and dresser
We are helping another family who need a couple of items.
- A working vacuum
- A small dresser
If you have either of these items, we would love to hear from you!
Dining Table with Chairs and twin beds
We've been assisting a family who is moving back to Worthington after they were in temporary housing. They are in need of a couple furniture items as they move back
- Dining table with at least 4 chairs.
- Two twin beds - Frames, mattresses and box springs
If you have any of these items that are in great shape and you're looking to part with, we would love to hear from you. Thanks!!
Driver needed for senior
Our partners at Syntero asked if we could find a driver for a Worthington senior who is legally blind. She would like to go to Meijer monthly for groceries. She would need minimal help at the store and she has her own money to pay. She prefers morning but no specific day of the week. She's also interested in periodic trips to the Community Center if that would work out too.
If you would like to learn more about helping this community senior, please reach out and we'll connect you with her Syntero case manager.
Couple Faces Immediate Eviction
A couple faces immediate eviction from the Worthington Inn, 7474 N High St, Columbus, OH 43235 if they cannot pay $149 by four pm today (March 28) and needs another $149 until the wife receives her social security check of $845 on Wednesday. The couple was evicted from their apartment on 12/24/21 and has been living in hotels since. They are looking for affordable housing but have not been able to access any so far. They have no transportation. The hotel must have the $149 today.
Elderly resident in need of a vacuum
An elderly resident at Stafford Village is in need of a vacuum cleaner. It can be a used vacuum in good working order or funds to help us buy one for her.
Clothes for two boys - size 8
Two of our elementary boys are in need of size 8 summer clothes. They are both very nice boys and will be grateful for any clothes that your child has outgrown. Shoes and socks are not needed.
If you have these items, please use the I CAN HELP button to learn more about drop off.
About Worthington
Ray Lees, Area Director
Ray is an adoptive father of eight children. He and his husband, Matt, have lived in Worthington since 2003. Ray has served in PTA leadership positions at Worthington Estates Elementary and Worthingway Middle School. As a former teacher, Ray volunteers regularly to assist teachers with student screenings, tutoring and individual assistance. Prior to becoming a full-time parent, Ray held numerous roles in large and small businesses in Central Ohio. He was a process consultant for Nationwide, network administrator for Behal Sampson and Dietz architecture, training specialist for Nationwide and Sarcom, and a first and third grade teacher. Ray holds a bachelor’s degree in education from The Ohio State University.