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Clothes and Shoes

A new student to our school has grown a great deal in the last year, and his family isn't able to keep up with the cost of his growth spurt. He needs a couple of pairs of pants, shirts, underwear, sneakers and boots that will fit him as the weather changes. He walks to school every day.

Pants size Boys 14-16 joggers (no jeans).
T-Shirts- Adult small
Hoodie- Adult Medium (likes blues, reds, greens)
Size 7.5 shoe

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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.

I Can Help!

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Recently Filled Needs

Parta Pass

An 11th grade student is in need of transportation services.
He is unable to get to school in a timely fashion because of distance.

Refills for Student Success Cart

Seeking the following items to re-stock our Student Success Cart

colored pencils (10 packs)
loose leaf paper (20 packs)
lotion (15 travel size)
chapstick (20)

Two Elementray School Children In Need Of Winter Clothing Items

Winter coat, hat and gloves for 2nd grade female - Kids Size XXL (18-20)

Winter boots for 5th grade female - Big Kids Size 3

Clothing for Kids Closet - Davey Elementary School

size 5/6 girls and boys pants

size 7/8 girls and boys pants

sizes 5/6/7/8 boys underwear

sizes 10/12 and 14/16 girls underwear

Rent Assistance For Local Family

A family is in need of monetary donations to pay for rent. They've experienced financial hardship due to multiple unexpected medical issues, resulting in time off work.
Rent is $1,545 for the month

Deodorant and Hair Brushes

Students at Longcoy Elementary are in need of a restock of personal hygiene products, specifically on deodorant and hair brushes.

+182 more

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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