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Monetary Donation for Summer Volleyball Rec Fees

Please consider donating to help a 5th grade student join summer rec volleyball. The total cost is $110, and any amount would help give this student a chance to stay active and be part of a team. Thank you for your support!

Monetary Donations for Therapist Recommended Activity

Please consider a monetary donation for a middle school student in need. Based on a recommendation from their therapist, this student would benefit from having a punching bag and a pair of boxing gloves to use at home as a safe, healthy way to release stress and build positive coping skills. We’re hoping to raise funds to help purchase these items and would be grateful for any contribution. Your support can make a meaningful difference in helping this student feel more supported and successful each day—thank you for considering!

Vision Support Needed for Primary Student

We have a request for a primary-aged student in our community who is in urgent need of prescription glasses. For a young child, clear vision is the foundation of their education—it is the difference between falling behind and feeling confident in the classroom. Providing these glasses will do even more than just improve their sight; it will remove a significant barrier to their learning and daily well-being.

Any contribution toward this goal is deeply appreciated and will go directly toward helping this student see a brighter future.

Thank you for your kindness and for being a part of the "bridge" that supports our local families!

Tennis/gym shoes needed

We have an opportunity to support one of our middle grade students who is in need of new gym shoes. To ensure he can participate fully and comfortably in school activities, we are looking to provide him with a quality pair of men's size 13 tennis shoes.

If you would like to help us "bridge the gap" for this student, please click "I Can Help" to contribute toward this purchase. Any amount appreciated. Your kindness ensures every student has the tools they need to succeed!

Rent Assistance and Security Deposit

Please consider supporting a single mother of an Anthony Wayne student as she takes courageous steps toward a safer, more stable future. She has recently left an unhealthy relationship and is working hard to build a better life for herself and her child.

As she begins this new chapter, she is in need of assistance with her first month’s rent and security deposit. Being new to the area, she does not yet have a strong support system of family or friends to rely on. Your generosity can help provide the stability and fresh start this family truly deserves as they begin to put down roots in our community. Thank you for your compassion and support. 💛

ART Lessons

Please consider supporting an Anthony Wayne student who could really benefit from some positive direction in his life. He has a strong passion for art, nurturing that interest could make a meaningful difference for him. There is a one-month session at Riverfront Studios that costs $80. We are hoping to raise enough to cover at least one session, giving him the opportunity to explore his creativity and experience some joy through art. Any support toward this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for considering helping make a difference in his life.

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About Anthony Wayne

A pantry initiative dedicated to supporting Anthony Wayne (AW) students and families. Our mission is to fill essential needs not fully met by local food pantries, focusing specifically on staples and hygiene personal care items.

Our neighborhood bridges Anthony Wayne Steering Committee

Kevin Herman, Superintendent, Anthony Wayne Local Schools

Rebecca Schwan Sanford, Communications, Anthony Wayne Local Schools

Mary Duncan, Member, Waterville City Council

Terri Massucci, Community Events, City of Waterville

Michelle Smith, Waterville Chamber of Commerce

Kathleen Kuhns, Monclova Township

Mike O'Shea, Waterville Community Church

Jennifer Carroll, Cedar Creek Church

Alyson Zdunczyk, Director of Development, Anthony Wayne Youth Foundation

Taylor Kervin, Executive Director, Anthony Wayne Youth Foundation

Pam Brint, Former member Anthony Wayne Board of Education, community member, business owner

Jeff Baden, Anthony Wayne Board of Education, neighborhood bridges delivery team

Lindsay Hoipkemier, AW Board of Education

Jamie Smetzer, AW Education Foundation

Crystal Tollstam, YMCA

Trey Tollstam, AW Athletics Board

Jen Gruber, Ridge Builders

Zak Welmer, AW Area Chamber

Rebekah Hrcka, Social Worker, Anthony Wayne Local Schools

Anne Stevens, Area Director, neighborhood bridges Anthony Wayne

Amy Barrett, Area Director, neighborhood bridges Anthony Wayne

Contact Us

anthonywayne@neighborhoodbridges.org