Welcome to

Anthony Wayne Bridges

Donate

Enter your email to be notified when new needs are posted.

Opportunities for Kindness

There are currently no open opportunities for kindness available in Anthony Wayne. Check back later, or join the mailing list to get updates directly to your inbox.

National Sponsors

Ohio Sponsors

Recently Filled Needs

Driver's Education

Please consider supporting an Anthony Wayne graduating senior as they prepare for the next chapter of their life. This student, who is currently experiencing homelessness, has secured a paid internship for next year that will provide valuable career skills and an important opportunity for long-term stability and independence.

Obtaining a driver’s license is a critical step in ensuring the student can fully participate in the internship and continue building a successful future without familial support.

Your generosity can make a meaningful difference in helping this hardworking young adult access opportunity, gain independence, and move confidently toward a brighter future. Thank you for considering supporting this student’s journey and future success.

Gas and Restaurant Gift Cards

Please consider supporting a single AW mother as she travels for ongoing medical care for her chronically ill child. The family is currently in need of gas cards — Speedway gift cards would be especially helpful — as well as restaurant gift cards for meals during the overnight trip. Preferred restaurants include Chick-fil-A, Subway, or Chipotle.

Thank you for supporting this family as they continue to navigate their child’s challenging diagnosis and ongoing medical care.

Electricity Shut Off

Please consider making a donation to help the family of two students' whose electricity was recently turned off due to financial hardship. Any contribution would make a meaningful difference in helping restore power to their home. Thank you for considering supporting this family during a difficult time.

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!

+160 more

Thank You!

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