Opportunities for Kindness
Help Needed Paying RHS Senior's Fees
We have a RHS senior student needing assistance to pay off his fees in order to graduate. He has an outstanding balance of $1,370.00. Unfortunately, this family has faced hardship with dad abruptly leaving mom and student earlier this school year which has drastically reduced their household income. The family will do their best to contribute to the fees but would appreciate any help. If you would like to donate, please click "I Can Help" and you will receive by email a link to donate online to help this student.
RHS Needs Backpacks
We are seeing an increase in students needing backpacks as theirs fall apart. Robertsdale High School is requesting 5 backpacks (with laptop sleeve insert) to have on hand as the need arises. Please drop off your donation at the front office, attention: social worker. Due to construction at the front of the school, please enter the school property from Cedar Street off Hwy 104 or Media Drive off Highway 59 and drive to the covered area. There is a buzzer at the door to request entrance to the building. Donations may also be shipped to Robertsdale High School, 21630 Highway 59 Robertsdale, AL 36567, attention social worker. Thank you so much!
J. Larry Newton Needs Uniforms
Boy's Shoes(Size 2): 1 Pair
Boy's Uniform ShirT(Size Small): 3 needed
Boy's Uniform pants or shorts (Size 6X/7): 3 needed
FWES Nurse's need
FWES nurses are in need of 10 Sterilite medium stacking basket (14.75"D x 10.75"W x 6.25"H). The donation may be dropped off at the Fairhope West front office, 408 N. Section Street in Fairhope. Thank you in advance!
Transportation vouchers need at the Virtual School
The Baldwin County Virtual school is not able to provide transportation to students; however, students must attend campus for tests, clubs, and meetings with teachers and staff. We have several families with various hardships needing assistance with transportation through BRATS. Donations of any amount toward this need would be greatly appreciated as we near the end of the school year. Just click "I Can Help" and a link will be sent with instructions. Thanks so much for spreading kindness in our community!
Fairhope East Elementary School in need of snacks
We are coming near the end of the school year and our snacks for our children are almost depleted. We would appreciate donations such as potato chips and fruit gummies. Our kiddos tend to choose these the most. Thank you so much for your continued support of our school. Please bring any donations to: 20698 Bishop Road, Fairhope, 36532. If you have any questions, we can be reached at: 251-928-7841.
RHS Peer Helpers Need a Cooler and Canopy Tent
The RHS Peer Helpers would like to have a 10x10 pop-up canopy tent and cooler (preferably with wheels) for events! Aside from assisting students on campus for tutoring and mentorship, our peer helpers also do volunteer projects such as field day at the local middle school and various elementary schools. A cooler similar to this one https://www.amazon.com/Igloo-P... and a tent would be a helpful asset for these events. Please deliver/drop off items at the front office of Robertsdale High School, 21630 Highway 59 Robertsdale, AL 36567 Attn: Social Worker. Thank you!
Gifts for Grads
Graduation is a big milestone! neighborhood bridges Baldwin County wants to celebrate those seniors identified by their schools as needing extra support. We would like to make sure they feel special at this important time in their lives by providing each of the 90 identified students with a gift card as a graduation gift from their community. If you would like to donate towards this, please click on I CAN HELP and a donation link will be sent. The donation deadline is April 26 to give us enough time to purchase the gift cards and get them to the schools before the last day for seniors.
National Sponsors
Alabama Sponsors
Kindness Council Members
Recently Filled Needs
$95 Overdue School Fees For Graduating Senior at BCHS
In order to celebrate graduation with his peers, a student needs help with $95 in overdue school fees. The student lives with a single parent. Mom works full time but there is no extra money to cover these fees. Donations in any amount up to $95 are needed. Please click I CAN HELP and donating instructions will be sent. neighborhood bridges will make the payment to the school. Thank you for removing this worry from the student and allowing him to enjoy graduation.
J. Larry Newton Family Needs Items
There is a family in need of a few items.
Boy uniform shirts and shorts size 10 and 12
Girl uniform shorts and shirts size 6 and 14
The family also needs washcloths and towels
Attn Felicia Gardner
RHS Senior Fees $135
We have a RHS senior needing assistance with school fees. The student currently owes $135.00 which must be paid before graduation. It is a single parent household and mom is currently undergoing chemo and radiation treatment. All their funds go towards household bills which include medical treatment/medications for mom and her 2 kids. We would like to alleviate this burden and help this family have one less thing to worry about. Any help is greatly appreciated!! Please click I CAN HELP and donating instructions will be sent.
Help Needed for Elberta Elementary 5th Graders to Join Field Trip
Two Elberta Elementary students need your help to attend a field trip with their peers to the Blue Wahoos. The cost of the field trip is $20 per child (total needed is $40). Any assistance towards this field trip for these students would greatly be appreciated. Click "I Can Help" to donate online (a link for donating will be sent after you submit the form) and neighborhood bridges will make payment to the school for the field trip fees.Two Elberta Elementary students need monetary assistance so that they may attend a field trip with their peers.
Elberta Elementary 2nd Graders Need Financial Assistance to Attend Field Trip
Six Elberta Elementary students need your help to attend a field trip with their peers to Alligator Alley. The cost of the field trip is $22 per child (total needed is $132). Any donation towards this field trip for these students would greatly be appreciated. Click "I Can Help" to donate online (a link for donating will be sent after you submit the form) and neighborhood bridges will make payment to the school for the field trip fees.
RHS Family Groceries
We have a family of 8 needing help with groceries. The family only has one income and, due to extenuating circumstances, they unfortunately don't qualify for food stamps. If you can help, any donation big or small would be greatly appreciated! Please click I CAN HELP and donating instructions will be sent or drop off gift cards to the front office of Robertsdale High School, 21630 Highway 59 Robertsdale, AL 36567 - Attn: Social Worker. Thank you for helping with this food need.
About Baldwin County
Andy Burton - Area Director
A resident of Fairhope since 1971, Andy is the original owner of Andrees Wine, Cheese & Things. She is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University with a degree in culinary arts, worked as a personal chef for many years and was also an adjunct professor at the culinary school in Gulf Shores. Andy’s involvement with neighborhood bridges started when saw needs posted on Facebook and began donating. In 2021 she became an Area Director and is happy to be a conduit for kindness. Andy has one son and two grandchildren. In her free time she enjoys playing bridge and traveling the world.
Dena Pittman - Area Director
A lifelong resident of Baldwin County, Dena is an associate broker with Coldwell Banker Reehl Properties. She has been a local Realtor for over 25 year meeting the housing needs of the community. Upon learning about Neighborhood Bridges, Dena immediately felt compelled to meet the needs of local children in the school system through donations. In 2021, she was appointed as Area Director, along with Andy and Lori, with plans to expand Neighborhood Bridges to every school in Baldwin County in the near future. Serving daily through kindness is so very important, as we live in such a giving community. Dena has 2 children, Whitney and Hayden who attended Spanish Fort schools. Whitney now works in the music industry and lives in Nashville, while Hayden is a college football player and student at UAB in Birmingham.
Lori Terral - Area Director
I have been a resident in Fairhope since 2004. It is truly a pleasure to call Fairhope my home, I wanted to see this community thrive and do what we can to make it the best it can be. Neighborhood Bridges is a wonderful outreach of kindness to the children in our community, that is all done anonymously. I was asked to be an area director along with two other ladies. It has been so exciting to see how giving our community is, so many needs have been filled already. I am a graduate of LSU, and have been a stay at home mom. I am married to Gregg Terral and I have 4 grown children. I also have one beautiful granddaughter!
Miranda Schrubbe - Area Director
A Birmingham native, Miranda is a community volunteer living in Fairhope. She worked as a medical social worker before becoming a full-time mother. Following her husband’s service in the U.S. Navy, Miranda and her family settled in Baldwin County, where she has been involved in several local nonprofit organizations. A long-time advocate for the local public schools and students, Miranda is honored to be a part of neighborhood bridges --- helping behind the scenes and serving as the Area Director for the Foley and Elberta communities. She is married to Dr. Ben Schrubbe; they have 3 adult children – Hannah, Georgia and Adam.