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Opportunities for Kindness
Financial Support for Local Family Facing Health Challanges
Seeking Visa or MasterCard Gift Cards to help with expenses while recovering from major surgery and unable to work. Gift cards can be dropped off to the UA Cares Office at the Reed Road Fire Station or donations can be made for gift cards to be purchased on your behalf.
Resident on bedrest needs help moving queen size bed within UA area
A UA resident could really use assistance with moving or paying for movers to transfer a queen size bed (box spring, mattress, headboard) from one residence to another in UA. This will help a resident in need be able to be more comfortable as they are on bedrest.
UA Resident in need of clothing and supplies
A UA Resident is struggling to make ends meet and has no spare income. Ahead of the colder months, the resident could use assistance with the following:
Bottles of Gatorade (Cool blue flavor)
XXL Men's socks (4-6pack)
7XL Men's T-shirts (2-3)
7XL Men's Hoodie (2)
4XL Men's jogger sweatpants (2)
Bottles of Gatorade (Cool blue flavor)
XXL Men's socks (4-6pack)
7XL Men's T-shirts (2-3)
7XL Men's Hoodie (2)
4XL Men's jogger sweatpants (2)
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Ohio Sponsors
Kindness Council Members
Recently Filled Needs
Resident in need of a laptop to sustain income
A UA resident is in need of a laptop that will assist them in making a living while they are unable to leave their home for work.
Could you help with a portion of the cost or do you have a comparable used laptop?
Amazon.com: Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P-R7VH Slim Laptop | 15.6" Full HD IPS Display | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U Quad-Core Processor | AMD Radeon Graphics | 8GB LPDDR5 | 128GB NVMe SSD | Wi-Fi 6 | Windows 11 Home in S Mode : Electronics
Could you help with a portion of the cost or do you have a comparable used laptop?
Amazon.com: Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P-R7VH Slim Laptop | 15.6" Full HD IPS Display | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U Quad-Core Processor | AMD Radeon Graphics | 8GB LPDDR5 | 128GB NVMe SSD | Wi-Fi 6 | Windows 11 Home in S Mode : Electronics
Resident in need of a laptop to sustain income
A UA resident is in need of a laptop that will assist them in making a living while they are unable to leave their home for work.
Could you help with a portion of the cost or do you have a comparable used laptop?
Amazon.com: Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P-R7VH Slim Laptop | 15.6" Full HD IPS Display | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U Quad-Core Processor | AMD Radeon Graphics | 8GB LPDDR5 | 128GB NVMe SSD | Wi-Fi 6 | Windows 11 Home in S Mode : Electronics
Could you help with a portion of the cost or do you have a comparable used laptop?
Amazon.com: Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P-R7VH Slim Laptop | 15.6" Full HD IPS Display | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U Quad-Core Processor | AMD Radeon Graphics | 8GB LPDDR5 | 128GB NVMe SSD | Wi-Fi 6 | Windows 11 Home in S Mode : Electronics
Family in need of housing and legal resources
A single mother with two kids is going to be put up for eviction and needs assistance. She is looking for affordable housing options and financial assistance to keep her kids in the UA school district. The family has had a lot of losses and endured a number of hurdles. The family is on a very short timeline to get moved. Legal assistance would be greatly appreciated to navigate through their situation.
Clothing and shoes needed for young children
A family is looking for assistance with the following:
Clothing
Girls size 8-9
Boys size 3T
Shoes
Girls size 2
Boys size 7c
Other learning cards or items for speech delay
Thank you for helping support this family in need!
Clothing
Girls size 8-9
Boys size 3T
Shoes
Girls size 2
Boys size 7c
Other learning cards or items for speech delay
Thank you for helping support this family in need!
Older Adult in need of bed
Older adult in need of queen size mattress and box spring
Can be gently used or new
Ability to have delivered or transport would be incredibly helpful.
Thank you!!
Can be gently used or new
Ability to have delivered or transport would be incredibly helpful.
Thank you!!
UA family in need of WiFi hotspot to do student homework.
A family of three with two children is experiencing financial barriers to consistent internet in the home. A lack of internet will interfere with homework assignments on an iPad. A donation of $50 or a purchase of the item linked below will provide the family with internet while they establish longer-term plans. Thank you so much for your support of kids and learning!
Amazon link to item: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YWRRLVC?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_96NCA3W8TWJSE4DTCR2Q&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_96NCA3W8TWJSE4DTCR2Q&social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_96NCA3W8TWJSE4DTCR2Q&skipTwisterOG=1
Amazon link to item: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YWRRLVC?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_96NCA3W8TWJSE4DTCR2Q&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_96NCA3W8TWJSE4DTCR2Q&social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_96NCA3W8TWJSE4DTCR2Q&skipTwisterOG=1
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Thank You!
About Upper Arlington
Krystin Macaluso, Area Director
Krystin is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and moved to Ohio in 1997 to attend Ohio University where she met her husband, Tony, a native of Upper Arlington. After graduating with a degree in Organizational Communication, Krystin worked in the nonprofit and higher education sectors before obtaining her Real Estate license and joining Tony at Coldwell Banker Realty. Krystin and Tony have two sons. Krystin is an active volunteer in the community and Upper Arlington schools. She has also been involved with PTO, Kitchen Kapers, Pleasure Guild for Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and is a Parishioner at St. Agatha Catholic Church. Krystin is excited about the opportunity that Neighborhood Bridges will bring to spread kindness throughout the Upper Arlington community!