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Opportunities for Kindness
Clothes and Comfort
2 men's XL hoodies- plain, solid colors
2 men's L hoodies- plain, solid colors
2 men's M hoodies- plain, solid colors
2 men's XL athletic shorts- plain, solid colors
2 men's L athletic shorts - plain, solid colors
2 men's M athletic shorts - plain, solid colors
2 men's XL packs of boxers style underwear- plain, solid colors
2 men's L packs of boxers style underwear- plain, solid colors
2 men's M packs of boxers style underwear- plain, solid colors
6 packs of men's crew socks L (size 9-12)- white and black
3 decorative bed pillows for young men (to give them something that can make the hotel feel like home while they're displaced), maybe some that are shaped like video game controllers?
3 comforting/soft blankets for young men (to give them something that can make the hotel feel like home while they're displaced). Plain colors.
Stress fidgets- Thinking putty, Needoh cubes, Magnetic rocks/silicone balls, Morf worms, Intoypad Pop The Target! Handheld Speed Push Game...
Family of 7 in need of reliable transportation
Family in need of reliable and safe transportation
- 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 🌟
National Sponsors
Ohio Sponsors
Kindness Council Members
Recently Filled Needs
Refills for Student Success Closet
- Deodorant (20 male & 20 female, or 40 universal)
- Loose Leaf paper (10 packs)
- Lotion (20 travel size)
- Pencils (50)
- Crayons (10 packs)
- Chapstick (20 sticks)
Bike for TRHS Student
The student is a 16yo female, who is around 5'1 in height.
Noise Reducing Earbuds
Bus Pass
Track Spikes
Bike Tires
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