Attalla City Schools in Etowah County, Alabama launches neighborhood bridges
Attalla City Schools launches neighborhood bridges
Attalla City Schools, which serves 1,300+ students, will work with neighborhood bridges to help counselors, teachers, social workers and administrators across all three schools meet essential needs for under-resourced students and their families.
“We are excited to partner with Neighborhood Bridges. This collaboration helps unify the amazing community resources into a streamlined system of support. This program will strengthen the connection among our schools, families, and the community, enabling us to better meet our students' needs. We hope that Attalla's generosity and compassion, combined with Neighborhood Bridges' proven model of success, will help to remove barriers for families and result in increased access, student outcomes, and overall success. We are excited to get started and thank our community for continuing to support our students and the community at large. WE are a village, and Neighborhood Bridge is a great example of neighbors helping neighbors.”
Matt Miller, Superintendent of Attalla City Schools
neighborhood bridges enables professionals from schools, mental health agencies, churches and other service organizations to advocate for those in need. Advocates post needs — while keeping recipients anonymous — through a secure website. The organization then shares these needs with community members via daily email alerts and social media, encouraging direct giving and support. Common needs include food, clothing, coats, shoes, school supplies, fees, eye exams, household items and financial assistance for basic expenses.
“Within the communities we serve, our ‘Gateway for Kindness’ connects those in need with those who can help. We are excited to add Attalla City Schools to our service area,” said Rick Bannister, CEO, neighborhood bridges. “In preparing for this launch, the efforts of local school and community leaders demonstrate that kindness has momentum. Our partnership will provide direct impact to students and families in need in the spirit of neighbors helping neighbors. Simply put, our goal is to make sure that every student in Attalla City Schools has the basic resources they need to attend school every day. We celebrate the addition of Neighborhood Bridges Attalla as we continue to expand our work in serving students of Etowah County and nearby communities, including: neighborhood bridges Etowah County and Boaz.
Serving as the volunteer Area Director will be Elizabeth Lowery, a social worker for the school district.
Wesley Gulledge, Homeless Liaison
Jenna Hill, School Counselor
Ashley Keenum, School Counselor
Anna Osborn, Social Media Coordinator
Larry Means, Mayor
Veronica Avila, Parent
Get Involved
Community members and businesses can follow and meet local needs by subscribing at https://neighborhoodbridges.org/community/Attalla-al and follow the activities on social media:
• Facebook: nbAttalla
• Instagram: @nbAttalla
For more information about Neighborhood Bridges Attalla, or to learn about Kindness Council sponsorship opportunities, email Attalla@neighborhoodbridges.org
About neighborhood bridges
A 501(c)(3) organization, neighborhood bridges’ mission is to bridge communities with schools in providing basic needs, removing barriers, and seeking equity for students so they can engage and succeed in school and life. The organization has driven direct support and care to more than 703,300+ students and families through over $16 million in giving since its founding in 2017.
Neighborhood Bridges is headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, and operates its “Gateway for Kindness” in 74 communities throughout Ohio, Indiana, Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi.
For more information, visit neighborhoodbridges.org.
