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Fairhope Senior Dorm Needs

A senior at Fairhope High School, who is living with relatives due to his mother's health, needs assistance with dorm room necessities. If you would like to help this young man on his journey to college, please click the link below for his wish list. Items can be shipped to the high school: 1 Pirate Drive, Fairhope, AL 36532 Attn: Mary Parker, social worker. Please ship starting April 20 because next week is spring break. Thank you for showing kindness!
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RHS Family with Special Needs Child Needs Help with Utility Bill

RHS has a special needs student whose family needs help with their utility bill. They have an overdue balance of $444.11. The family has been struggling financially and now are experiencing more stress because dad lost his job last week. Mom is disabled and unable to work. If you are able to help, please donate through Neighborhood Bridges and they will make direct payment to the utility company. Any donation, big or small, is greatly appreciated!

RHS Senior Fees

RHS has a senior needing help paying his school fees. His family has paid for a majority of the fees but needs help paying the rest due to a single-parent income. He owes $300. If you are able to help, please donate through Neighborhood Bridges and a payment will be made directly to the school. Thanks for helping our Golden Bear Family!

Extensive dental work for young student in Roberstdale area

Extensive dental work for small child. The estimate is $900. United Way will pay $250 and dad is able to pay $150 so we are seeking the outstanding balance of $500. This procedure could be life changing for this student as it will allow future plans for a beautiful smile. Donations in any amount up to $500 are appreciated. neighborhood bridges will make direct payment to the dental practice.

Cap and Gown for Baldwin County High School Student

A Baldwin County High School student planned to forfeit walking at graduation due to the cost of the cap and gown. We don't want that to happen. Donations in any amount up to $97.95 to cover the cost are appreciated. neighborhood bridges will place the order directly with the company. Graduation is an exciting time and an important event. Thank you for showing kindness to this student.

DMS student in need of new pants

We have a young boy in need of a few pair of children's size 12 pants, thicker material, with a button and a zipper. He is a special needs student that wears diapers. The cost of the online order is $68.94. Any donation would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for spreading kindness in our community!

CBMS Field Trip Assistace

A student at Central Baldwin Middle School was unable to go on the last band trip because of lack of finances. Grandparents are the guardians of 2 grandchildren, and they are on a fixed income. Grateful for Grandfamilies, a Baldwin County School System program, has reached out asking for help so this student can attend the next band trip to Atlanta. Due to the student's medical issues, the grandparent needs to go as well. The cost for both of them is $670. Donations in any amount up to $670 are appreciated. Thank you so much.

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About Baldwin County

Andy Burton - Area Director

A resident of Fairhope since 1971, Andy is the original owner of Andrees Wine, Cheese & Things. She is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University with a degree in culinary arts, worked as a personal chef for many years and was also an adjunct professor at the culinary school in Gulf Shores. Andy’s involvement with neighborhood bridges started when saw needs posted on Facebook and began donating. In 2021 she became an Area Director and is happy to be a conduit for kindness. Andy has one son and two grandchildren. In her free time she enjoys playing bridge and traveling the world.

Dena Pittman - Area Director

A lifelong resident of Baldwin County, Dena is an associate broker with Coldwell Banker Reehl Properties. She has been a local Realtor for over 25 year meeting the housing needs of the community. Upon learning about Neighborhood Bridges, Dena immediately felt compelled to meet the needs of local children in the school system through donations. In 2021, she was appointed as Area Director, along with Andy and Lori, with plans to expand Neighborhood Bridges to every school in Baldwin County in the near future. Serving daily through kindness is so very important, as we live in such a giving community. Dena has 2 children, Whitney and Hayden who attended Spanish Fort schools. Whitney now works in the music industry and lives in Nashville, while Hayden is a college football player and student at UAB in Birmingham.

Lori Terral - Area Director

I have been a resident in Fairhope since 2004. It is truly a pleasure to call Fairhope my home, I wanted to see this community thrive and do what we can to make it the best it can be. Neighborhood Bridges is a wonderful outreach of kindness to the children in our community, that is all done anonymously. I was asked to be an area director along with two other ladies. It has been so exciting to see how giving our community is, so many needs have been filled already. I am a graduate of LSU, and have been a stay at home mom. I am married to Gregg Terral and I have 4 grown children. I also have one beautiful granddaughter!

Miranda Schrubbe - Area Director

A Birmingham native, Miranda is a community volunteer living in Fairhope. She worked as a medical social worker before becoming a full-time mother. Following her husband’s service in the U.S. Navy, Miranda and her family settled in Baldwin County, where she has been involved in several local nonprofit organizations. A long-time advocate for the local public schools and students, Miranda is honored to be a part of neighborhood bridges --- helping behind the scenes and serving as the Area Director for the Foley and Elberta communities. She is married to Dr. Ben Schrubbe; they have 3 adult children – Hannah, Georgia and Adam.

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baldwincounty@neighborhoodbridges.org