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Support a Single Mom and Her Four Boys – Wagon, Car Seats & Educational Toys Needed

A single mother of four young boys is in need of assistance as she works to provide for her family. The family recently moved into a shared residency with a relative and has very little. Mom is currently staying home to care for her 2-year-old, so she is not working at this time.

We are looking for:

A wagon to help transport the younger children to and from school.
A ~~stroller~~ ~~for every-day travel with the 2 year old.~~ Donated!
A car seat for the 2-year-old.
A booster seat for safe travel.
Educational toys for the 2-year-old and 6 year old.
Age-appropriate learning materials for the kindergartener, third grader, and eighth grader.

Any donations, big or small, would make a huge difference in helping this family settle in and thrive. Items can be new or gently used. Thank you for your kindness and generosity!

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Recently Filled Needs

Booster Seats needed for Preschoolers

We have a family in need of two booster seats with backs to safely transport their children to school. If you can help this Kettering family, click the "I Can Help" button for more details or if you'd like to make a monetary donation, our advocates can purchase the car seats on your behalf: https://givebutter.com/nbKettering

Wagon Needed for Preschool Student’s Safe Travel to School

A mother and her 4-year-old daughter, who recently started preschool are in need of a wagon to help with their daily walk to school. With the cold, snowy weather, carrying her child to the preschool building has become increasingly difficult. A wagon would ensure the child gets to school safely and on time while easing the physical strain on the mother. Any support in fulfilling this need would be greatly appreciated!

Type of wagon: https://a.co/9issxYa

Family of 4 in Need of Groceries

A single mom in Kettering is going through a tough time and is facing food insecurity. We’re collecting gift cards to help her buy the groceries she needs. While she’s already connected with local pantry resources, these gift cards will help fill in the gaps, especially when it comes to meeting specific dietary needs. If you’re able to help, any denomination of gift cards to Meijer, Kroger, or Walmart would be greatly appreciated. Or, if it’s easier, a monetary donation will go toward purchasing the cards on your behalf.

If you're able to fill this need, click the "I Can Help" button or donate here: givebutter.com/nbKettering.
Thank you for your generosity—it truly makes a difference!

Middle Schooler in Need of Mattress

A middle school student is in need of a full or larger mattress. A new mattress would be preferred, but gently used would also be accepted. If you'd like to make a financial donation instead, our advocates will be happy to shop for a mattress for our student! (A community member has stepped up to donate a queen sized bedframe.)

If you're able to fill this need, click the "I Can Help" button and an advocate will be in touch about arrangements for pick up and delivery. Or donate here: givebutter.com/nbKettering

Middle Schooler in Need of Mattress and Bed Frame

Family in Need after House Fire

A Kettering family is in immediate need after a recent house fire. The family members are safe, but are needing help to recover many of the items lost.

Clothing (new or gently used items please)
High School Boy: 3x shirts, 3x coat, 3x pants, 3x boxers, size 11.5 tennis shoes and boots
Adult Male: 7XL Tall shirts, 5XL pants, 5XL boxers, size 12/13 tennis shoes and boots
Adult Female: 2X/3X shirts, 2X/3X pants, size 8/9 tennis shoes and boots

Household Items
Bedding - 2 King size sheets, blankets, pillows and pillowcases
Towels
Kitchenware (pots, pans, cooking utensils, knife set, spatulas, dishes, silverware, cups)
Cleaning supplies/Toiletries

If you'd like to donate any items or donate a monetary amount to go towards giftcards to meet the family's basic needs, click "I Can Help" and indicate what you'd like to donate. Any donation is greatly appreciated!

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About Kettering

Our Steering Committee

Mindy McCarty-Stewart, Kettering City Schools, Superintendent

Dan Von Handorf, Kettering City Schools, Assistant Superintendent

Carrie Hennessy, Kettering City Schools, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Leader

Rick Earley, Kettering City Schools, Student Services Supervisor

Kari Basson, Kettering City Schools, Community Relations Coordinator

Justin Blevins, Kettering City Schools, Treasurer/CFO

Laurie Koncan, Kettering City Schools, District ESOL Coordinator

Victor Colon, Kettering City Schools, Fairmont Counselor/Counseling Department Chair

Laura Tran, City of Kettering and Kettering City Schools, Youth & Family Resource Coordinator

Jacque Fisher, City of Kettering, Vice Mayor

Chip Protsman, City of Kettering, Chief of Police

Mitch Robbins, City of Kettering, Fire Chief

Michael Miller, City of Kettering, Assistant Fire Chief

Angela Rahman, City of Kettering, Community Development Manager

Dawn Kirchner, City of Kettering, Sustainability Manager

Lindsey Curry, City of Kettering, Volunteer Administrator

Todd Baker, Miami Valley Leadership Foundation, Finance & Administration Director

Tyler Trent, Hope 4 Kettering, Executive Director

Contact Us

kettering@neighborhoodbridges.org