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Opportunities for Kindness

Family in need of full size box spring


A family from the New Albany Food Pantry has a limited budget and needs help replacing a Full-Size Box Spring. 

We no longer accept used Boxed Springs but are collecting monetary donations to purchase a new one.

Monetary Donation Needed:  $100

To make a financial donation, please click here -->
https://givebutter.com/nbNewAlbany

Mother of three children in need


A mother from the New Albany Food Pantry, who has three children, lost her job and fell behind on bills during the transition to a new job.  She needs assistance with her electric bill and could also use 2 bed frames and a kitchen table.

Financial Need:  
  • $500 for Columbia Gas Bill
  • $100 to purchase 2 Bed Frames

Furniture Need:
  • Kitchen Table with 4 Chairs 
Click here to make a financial donation ==> https://givebutter.com/nbNewAlbany

Thank you for helping this 

Family of 4 Needs Beds


A New Albany family of 4 is sleeping on inflatable mattresses and needs help purchasing beds.

**We no longer accept used mattresses and bed frames and are accepting Financial Donations to purchase beds.

Monetary Need:  $500
Donated To Date: $250
Remaining Amount Needed: $250

Click here to make a financial donation ==> https://givebutter.com/nbNewAlbany

Thank you for helping purchase beds for this family!

Bike Drive underway!


New Albany Bridges is embarking on its first community bike drive.  We need your help collecting 140 new and used adult and child-sized bikes for New Albany Food Pantry families.

*** Update: We have collected enough children's bikes but still need 30 adult-sized bikes for teens! ***

We will pick up bikes and even complete simple repairs of used bikes, if needed.

Monetary donations towards the purchase or repair of bikes are also appreciated and can be made at this link...https://givebutter.com/nbNewAlbany


Thank you for helping New Albany families enjoy our many community bike trails!

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Recently Filled Needs

Mother of 2 Needs Help with Rent


A New Albany Mother of 2 teens lost her job and had to go a few weeks without a paycheck during her transition to a new job.  As a result, she does not have the full rent amount that is due.

Original Rent Need:  $1547
Amount Donated:  $1547
Amount Still Needed:  $0

Click here to make a financial donation ==>
https://givebutter.com/nbNewAlbany


Thank you for your generosity in helping this family stay in their home!

New Albany Family Needs Financial Help


A New Albany Food Pantry family experienced emergency housing expenses that put them behind on their bills.  We are collecting monetary donations to help the family get caught up on their total living expenses.

Amount Still Needed:  $350
Amount Collected:  $50


To donate, please use this link:  https://givebutter.com/nbNewAlbany

Thank you for your generosity!

Primary School Needs Emergency Clothing


The New Albany Primary School needs emergency clothing for children to utilize in the clinic.  These changes of clothing will allow children to change into a to remain at school while having clean, dry clothing.

Items -Needed:
-Boys Shorts (Size M) (5 pairs)
-Boys Shirts (Size M) (5 pairs)
-Boys Underwear (Size M)
-Girls Leggings (Size M) (5 pairs)

Donated:  5 pairs underwear, 1 sweatshirt, 9 boy tops 4 boy pants, 6 boy shorts, 1 boy PJ, 1 boy sweatshirt, 4 girl leggings, 4 girl tops


Single mom and her young daughter need household items and clothing


A mother and her young daughter are new to New Albany and need help with household items and clothing.

Financial donations can be made at https://givebutter.com/nbNewAlbany

Household Items Needed
-Small kitchen table with chairs
-Kitchen items:  silverware, glassware, cooking utensils, coffee maker, bowls, and other typical kitchen supplies

Clothing Items Needed
Adult Female: FILLED
-Shirts - size L
Jacket - size L
-Pajamas - size L
-NEW Underwater -size L
Pants - size M
-Socks
-Shoes - size 10

Girl age 9
-Shirts - size 10
Jacket - size 10
-Pajamas - size 10
Pants - size 10
-Shoes - size 4

Donated Items:
-Queen Sheets
-Twin Sheets and Blanket
-2 Pillows
-Queen blanket
-Dishes and coffee mugs
-Hand Mixer
-2 Skillets
-2 Bath towels and floor mats
-Mom Clothing: 9 t-shirts, 1 dress, 6 pants, 23 long/short sleeve tops, 1 PJ, 1 pair of tights, 2 sweatshirts, 4 cardigans/sweaters, 2 pairs of tennis shoes
-9-Year-Old Clothing:  10 pairs of underwear, 8 socks, 4 shorts, 7 tops, 2 dresses, 2 PJ's, 1 sweatshirt, 1 pair shoes, 1 legging, 1 jean


Thank you for helping this family acclimate to their new home in New Albany!

Gift Cards needed for Graduating HS Seniors


We are collecting $25 gift cards for New Albany graduating seniors on the free/reduced lunch plan. Our goal is to give each senior at least one gift card to use towards food or other necessary purchases over the summer.  This year, 52 seniors are enrolled in the free/reduced lunch program.

Gift Cards Needed to:
-Meijer
-Target
-Amazon

Monetary donations can also be made at the following link...neighborhood bridges new albany

We have completed this project for the past 3 years and are grateful to the community for allowing us to continue this tradition!

Monetary donations to purchase laptops for HS graduating seniors


We are continuing our annual tradition of purchasing laptops for New Albany Food Pantry graduating seniors who are furthering their education next year.  We have 12 seniors this year!

Amount Still Needed:  $0
Collected To-date:  $3500

You can make a financial donation by clicking this link....
https://givebutter.com/nbNewAlbany

Thank you for helping to make these graduating seniors successful in their post-graduate endeavors!
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About New Albany

Christy Apple, Area Director

Christy was introduced to the neighborhood bridges through her work at the New Albany Food Pantry. She was excited to join New Albany Bridges and felt it was a great way to get further involved in the community. She has lived in New Albany since 2001 with her husband, Jonathan, and their 2 children who are both in the New Albany school district. Christy has a Health Service Administration degree from Ohio University and an MBA from Ashland University. She has worked in healthcare planning and administration for 20+ years and currently devotes her time to healthcare consulting projects. In her free time, she enjoys watching her children play in their many sporting events and spending time with friends and family. Christy is very excited to promote kindness in our community through New Albany Bridges!

Linda Finn, Area Director 

Linda Finn, a native New Yorker moved from Omaha, NE to Ohio eight years ago. She immediately loved the “small town” feel of New Albany and looked for an opportunity to get involved in the community. New Albany Bridges filled that need and she has been a consistent donor. Having the ability to remove barriers for our neighbors especially children is so fulfilling. Recently when approached with the opportunity to become an Area Director she realized that she could make even a bigger difference. Linda resides in New Albany with her husband Kevin and three children Conor, Katie and Megan. Linda is very excited to promote kindness in our community through New Albany Bridges! 

Jennifer Wilcoxon, Area Director

Jennifer developed a passion for helping people through her work at the New Albany Food Pantry where she had been working in various roles since 2018. Similar to Christy, she was introduced to Neighborhood Bridges through her work at the Pantry and has seen firsthand how the organization changes the lives of families in our community. Jennifer is an alumna of Vanderbilt University with a B.S. in Neuroscience and Chemistry. She earned her Ph.D. in Neuroscience at Northwestern University completing her postdoctoral work at the University of Chicago. Jennifer resides in New Albany, is married, and has four children who are students in New Albany Schools. She looks forward to promoting kindness in our community through New Albany Bridges!

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