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Spirit Wear Collection

Sycamore Bridges is collecting gently used (and new) Sycamore spirit wear! If you are looking to part with some outgrown items, we would love to get them into the hands of deserving families. All items should be free of rips, tears, stains, and holes. We are accepting all sizes: Infant, Youth, and Adult. Please reply to this post for a list of drop off locations.

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Recently Filled Needs

Kroger Gift Card Request

Sycamore Bridges is working with the social worker at UC Blue Ash to help a student who has fallen on hard times. A recently diagnosed illness has left the student with a mountain of medical bills and a significant reduction in classes as he recovered from several surgeries this past spring. He still faces everyday health battles, but appears to be working toward a better future. We have been asked to provide a Kroger gift card to help him get started on his new health journey. Thanks to a generous gift, this request was filled before being posted.

Weekend Accommodations

Sycamore Bridges is working with a community advocate to assist a family of 5 with a two night hotel stay. The family is residing in a local extended stay hotel, and is paid up through Saturday morning. They are in need of weekend accommodations to get them to pay day on Monday. We are requesting $206.95 to make sure they keep a roof over their heads. **Note: We only have $106.95 left to collect on this request.** If you would like to offer assistance, CLICK HERE and designate your donation to "Weekend Hotel".

Rent for Single Mom of 4

Sycamore Bridges is working with a community advocate to assist a single mom of 4 with her monthly rent. Despite working full-time hours and overtime shifts when available, a series of unexpected dental bills + the added expense of having kids home during the summer have left Mom short on funds this month. Thanks to a generous gift, we only have $700 left to collect on this request. If you would like to contribute, CLICK HERE and designate your donation to "July Rent".

One Week Hotel Stay

Sycamore Bridges is working with the Sycamore Schools District Registrar to help a family who recently lost their housing. We have been asked to provide one week's hotel stay while they wait for a shelter placement later this month. The children will continue attending Sycamore Schools for the upcoming school year while in temporary housing. Thanks to a generous gift, this request was filled prior to posting.

Overdue Water Bill

Sycamore Bridges is working with a community advocate to assist a longtime Sycamore resident with her water bill. Mom works hard to make ends meet and has never received assistance from Sycamore Bridges before. Due to unfortunate circumstances, Mom agreed to help raise her newborn grandchild in her home. As a result of preparing for the baby's arrival, she's requesting help with her water bill. Mom is on a payment plan, but we would like to cover additional months payments so she can have some financial breathing room. In total, we are requesting $350. If you would like to contribute to this request, CLICK HERE and designate your donation to "Water Bill".

Assistance with Utility Bill

Sycamore Bridges is working with a community advocate to assist a Sycamore family with their utility bill. Dad is currently taking advantage of his GI Bill and attending school full-time to jump start his career. Mom works full-time, but the family is financially struggling this summer (larger than anticipated increase in expenses with the children home from school). They just received a notice of electric termination if payment is not made by Friday, July 27. We would like to help get them caught up on their electric bill ($885) to ease their burden as they work to better their situation. If you would like to offer assistance, CLICK HERE and designate your donation to "Utility Bills".

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About Sycamore

Lori Drasnin, Area Director

Lori Drasnin is an active Sycamore parent and volunteer. She previously served as PTO President for Montgomery Elementary, as well as PTO Treasurer at Montgomery Elementary, E.H. Greene Intermediate, and Sycamore Junior High School. Over the past decade, Lori has chaired too many PTO events and fundraisers to count and brought innovation and updated programs to our local schools. Lori also organized a Bedtime Bundle collection from the YWCA Battered Women's Shelter from 2014-2017, and served on the board of Ohio Cleats for Kids (C4K) until taking this role.

Lori holds undergraduate degrees from the University of Michigan, as well as a law degree from Emory University. She practiced liability defense for six years at Dinsmore in Cincinnati, OH before "retiring" to stay home and raise her children. Lori is married to husband, Jeff, has two boys, Matthew and Ryan, and two puggles, Max & Erma.

Lori enjoys serving the greater Sycamore community and bridging kindness across the neighborhood.

Contact Us

sycamore@neighborhoodbridges.org