Olentangy

Opportunities for Kindness

Door Dash and Gas Cards

I am reaching out on behalf of a family of five who are currently facing significant challenges. One parent has been diagnosed with cancer, and the other has taken a year off work to provide full-time care. To help alleviate some of their burdens, we are seeking donations in the form of DoorDash and gas gift cards.

Your support would provide much-needed assistance as the family navigates these difficult times. Any contribution would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your consideration and generosity.

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Recently Filled Needs

Driving Course for Student to Get license

18 year old student experiencing homelessness needs money to take an online driving course to obtained their license. Driving course cost $85.

High Schooler in Need of New Backpack

A High Schooler's backpack broke and is need of another one. Large black color preferred.

Family in need of a Twin Mattress and Sheets

We have a family that needs a twin mattress and twin sheets.

Groceries

Dinner and breakfast items needed. Ingredients to make simple recipes (tacos, pasta, sloppy joes). Cereals, milk, bread, eggs, cheese...

Clinic needs

Girls tshirt, leggings and underwear
Boys shirts, sweatpants and underwear

Clothing Gift Cards for Shop With A Cop

Khols, Target, Walmart, TJ Max... Any place you can buy clothes for a 10 and 13 year old

+401 more

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About Olentangy

Betsy Thorne - Area Director

Betsy has been an Olentangy resident for over 11 years. She was born and raised in Westerville then attended Ohio University where she met her wife, Nikki. Nikki and Betsy have 2 children in the Olentangy district. Both children are active in sports in the district, participating in soccer, football, basketball and gymnastics. Nikki works for a software company out of Phoenix as well as coaches soccer for Columbus United. Betsy worked at Cameron Mitchell Restaurants corporate office for several years before becoming a stay at home Mom when their first child was born, and now works part time for Stratosphere Consulting. Betsy has enjoyed giving back through volunteering in her children’s schools, working with pet rescues and helping with various fundraisers throughout Columbus. Betsy is so excited to promote kindness throughout the Olentangy district with neighborhood bridges.

Heather Gavlak - Area Director

My name is Heather Gavlak and I live in Delaware, OH with my husband, Bobby, and our 3 kids, Grace (8th), Mitch (4th) and Andy (1st) all in Olentangy Schools. I am an Enterprise Architecture Manager for PNC Bank by day and an advocate for Gift of Adoption and Neighborhood Bridges. I feel very strongly about ensuring that children have what they need to be successful and know that they are well loved. In my free time I love to read and watch every sport my children play - which is literally every sport imaginable. As a family, we have a passion for doughnuts and travel around the globe trying all the doughnut places we can find and posting photos of the adventure (@Doughnutters). Unsolicited recommendations for amazing doughnut places are strongly encouraged :)

Our Steering Committee:

Katie Guntle – LC Realty Association

David Lester – Community Member

Julie Feasel – Women Giving Together

Karen Waters – Women Giving Together

Brandon Lester – Olentangy School Board

Ashlee Gianetti – Columbus United Soccer

Tyler & Tess Elavsky – Ethos Church

Contact Us

olentangy@neighborhoodbridges.org

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