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Family in need of reliable and safe transportation

We are reaching out on behalf of a wonderful family in our community who is in urgent need of a safe, reliable vehicle. Both parents are living with disabilities, which makes daily life especially challenging without proper transportation.

Right now, something as simple as getting to medical appointments, grocery shopping, or safely transporting their children is a daily struggle. A dependable vehicle would not only ease these challenges but also greatly improve their overall wellbeing, independence, and peace of mind.

Having reliable transportation would mean:

Safe and consistent access to important medical care 🏥
The ability to provide their children with stability and opportunity 🎒
Greater independence and dignity for both parents 💙
Reduced stress and improved quality of life for the whole family 🌟

Every bit of support makes a difference.

Together, we can help this family find the stability and security they deserve.

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Recently Filled Needs

Hygiene products

We are looking for deodorant to keep on hand for students as needed, as well as wet wipes/baby wipes to stock in our clinic and classrooms that support student toileting needs.

Gas and Grocery gift cards for family in need

A local family has been experiencing an unexpected medical emergency, creating financial hardship due to unexpected medical bills and being off work. They urgently need help with gas and groceries - gift cards to Sheetz, Marcs and Walmart would be tremendously appreciated.

Refills for Student Success Closet - Stanton Middle School

Requesting the following items to re-stock our Student Success Closet:
10 packs of colored pencils
10 packs of loose leaf paper
10 travel size lotions

Laundry, Food, and Gasoline Assistance

Parent of an 8th grader lost her job. She was recently hired elsewhere, but doesn't start for another week and money is very limited until she receives her first paycheck. The parent has been able to tap into other resources for rent and utilities, but could use help with laundry, food, and gasoline costs. The family does laundry at "Laundry Time" in Stow (near Aldi), which sells refillable "wash cards". They get both food and gas at Meijer.

Clothing for Elementary School Students

We are in need of extra clothing items for our clinic at Walls Elementary so students can get cleaned up as needed (accidents, spilled food, falling in puddles/mud at recess etc). Having extra items on hand helps keep students in learning.

We are looking for:

- Leggings (sizes 5-12)
- Sweatpants (sizes 5-12)
- Athletic shorts (sizes 5-12)
- T-Shirts (sizes 5-12)
- Socks (kids sizes)
- Underwear (sizes 5-8)
- Shoes (kids sizes)

Knee socks for size Y10 shoe, bibs (solid colors, or stripes/polka dots - for a third grade girl)

Student needs socks to fit under her leg braces. Also, wears a "bib" to protect clothes and harness from oral secretions.

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Thank You!

About Kent

Kathleen Wiler - Area Director

Kathleen Wiler is a resident of Kent where she lives with her husband and two daughters, both of whom attend Kent City Schools. She is a current board member for the City of Kent Department of Parks and Recreation. Her past professional experience includes nearly 20 years working in NCAA Division I college athletics and three years as a teacher and coach near her hometown of Philadelphia, PA. Kathleen graduated from Providence College with a B.A. in Social Science and earned an MEd in School Counseling from Kent State University.

Our Steering Committee

David Myers - Manager, Human Resources - Davey Drill Kent / Rotary

Amanda Senn - Sales and Marketing. - Metis Construction /Rotary

Nicholas Shearer - Chief of Police - City of Kent

Bill Myers - Fire Chief - City of Kent

Dennis Campbell - Executive Director - Kent Area Chamber of Commerce

Marquice Seward - Assistant Program Manager - Kent Social Service

Nate Watson - Director of Camping at Great Trail Council - Boy Scouts of America - Kent Jaycees

Bill Russell - Chief Officer Portage Behavioral Health - Coleman Health Services Inc

Dave Rueller - City Manager - City of Kent

Carmen Roebke - Assoc for Christian Formation - Kent State University Newman Center

John Vennetti - Superintendent - Portage County Board of Developmental Disability

Louise Feciuch - Supervisor - Portage County Job and Family Services (serves as family and community engagement coordinator for KCSD)

Joan Seidel - Health Commissioner - City of Kent

Heather Malarcik - Executive Director- Main Street Kent

Lesley Sickle - Marketing and Branding - Main Street Kent

Dana Lawless-Andric - Assoc VP Office of Engagement and Outreach - Kent State University

Candace Curtis - Ben Curtis Family Foundation

Megan Johns - School Age Administrator - Kent Parks and Recreation

Tom Larkin - Superintendent - KCSD

Justin Gates - Assistant Superintendent - KCSD

Contact Us

kent@neighborhoodbridges.org