Batesville Community School Corporation (Indiana) launches neighborhood bridges
Batesville Community School Corporation, which serves 2,220+ students, will work with neighborhood bridges to help counselors, teachers, social workers and administrators across all four schools meet essential needs for under-resourced students and their families.
“We are excited to partner with Neighborhood Bridges, with the Coalition for a Drug-Free Batesville helping to coordinate this effort. 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 Batesville's generosity and compassion, combined with Neighborhood Bridges' proven model of success, will help remove barriers for families and result in increased access, stronger 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 truly are a village, and Neighborhood Bridges is a beautiful example of neighbors helping neighbors.”
-Dr Katy Eastes, Superintendent of Batesville Community School Corporation
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 Batesville Community School Corporation 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 the Batesville Community School Corporation has the basic resources they need to attend school every day. We celebrate the addition of Neighborhood Bridges Batesville as just the 2nd school community to partner with our charity in the great state of Indiana!
Serving as the Area Director will be Danielle Becker, Director, Coalition for a Drug Free Batesville. Danielle has been part of the Batesville community since 2018 and is deeply committed to supporting local youth and families. She lives in Batesville with her husband and daughter, who attends Batesville Community School Corporation.
Danielle currently serves as Director of the Coalition for a Drug‑Free Batesville, a role she stepped into in fall 2023. Her professional background includes work in intimate partner violence and sexual assault prevention, as well as two years as a school counselor at St. Louis Catholic School.
Danielle is passionate about prevention-focused, community-driven efforts that strengthen protective factors, reduce risk, and uplift families. This mission is personal to her, as she believes strong, connected communities are essential for helping young people and families thrive.
Our neighborhood bridges Batesville Steering Committee includes:
Bridgitte Price, Batesville Middle School
Jody Alexander, One Community One Family
Mike Manus, Batesville PD
John Irrgang, City of Batesville
Geralyn Litzinger, Margret Mary Health
Danielle Becker, Coalition for a Drug Free Batesville
Get Involved
Community members and businesses can follow and meet local needs by subscribing at https://neighborhoodbridges.org/community/batesville-in and follow the activities on social media:
• Facebook: nbBatesville
• Instagram: @nbBatesville
For more information about neighborhood bridges Batesville, or to learn about Kindness Council sponsorship opportunities, email batesville@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 643,839+ students and families through over $15 million in giving since its founding in 2017.
Neighborhood Bridges is headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, and operates its “Gateway for Kindness” in 68 communities throughout Ohio, Indiana, Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi.
For more information, visit neighborhoodbridges.org.