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Opportunities for Kindness

Foley Middle student in Need of Tennis Shoes

Growing middle schooler does not have any shoes that fit him due to the width of his feet. He needs a size 10.5W. A new pair of lace-up tennis shoes would be so appreciated and can be dropped off at, or shipped to, Foley Middle School, 200 North Oak Street, Foley 36535 - ATTN Ms. Villa. Thank you for helping this student be able to comfortably wear shoes at school!

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J Larry Newton boy in need of clothes

We have a family in need of pants/shorts and tops size 8 for a first grade boy at J Larry Newton. Our clothes closet consistently runs out of sizes 5-8 for our boys. Please help this family and if you have any gently used clothing to donate for this age group of boys for our clothes closet (pants/shorts mostly) it would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much! Attn Beth

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Magnolia School Family Needs Help with Gas Cards

Family is experiencing housing instability and needs help with gas to drive students to school. A $100 gas card has been purchased by neighborhood bridges with unrestricted donations given by generous members of our bridges community. Thanks for helping this family get the children to school!

Flute for a Robertsdale area student

A Robertsdale area student would really like to be in the band, but her family cannot afford the instrument. The band director has lined up a used flute at local music store. The total cost is $217.98. Donations in any amount toward this purchase can be made by CLICKING HERE to be taken to our secure donation page. neighborhood bridges will make direct payment to the store. Thank you for helping this student be part of the band.

Foley High Family in Need of Help with Gas Cards

A Foley High family with single mom is needing a little help with gas cards. She is traveling back and forth to Jackson MS to take care of her mom who recently had a stroke. We'd like to provide $200 in gas gift cards. Monetary donations to neighborhood bridges will be used to purchase the cards. Thanks for helping this family through a tough time!

Clarinet for Student at Loxley Elementary

We have a student at Loxley Elementary that wants to be in the band, but their family cannot afford the instrument. She is interested in playing the clarinet and we have a used one priced through Schmidt Music Company in Pensacola for $430.00. neighborhood bridges will make payment directly to the music store for the purchase. Thank you for your help in giving this student an amazing opportunity!

Robertsdale High Student's Sports Fees

RHS has a senior student wanting to participate in sports but unable to afford the fees. She owes $250 for soccer and also $250 for wrestling. She loves sports and they are a great stress reliever for her. She is also an amazing student with a great work ethic. If you would like to help, please donate to neighborhood bridges HERE (please indicate on the Givebutter form that your donation is for sports fees for Robertsdale student) and payment will be made directly to the school. Any size gift will be greatly appreciated!

Fairhope West Elementary students in need of unisex elastic pants

Fairhope West in need of unisex 5/6, 7/8, 10/12 shorts and pants with elastic waist for the clothes closet. Please bring clothing items to the front office at 408 N. Section St. Thanks in advance for your help. Attn Kendra

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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.

Contact Us

baldwincounty@neighborhoodbridges.org