Opportunities for Kindness
Recently Filled Needs
Bed Needed for a Grandmother
**UPDATE 3/13/23** We have a twin size bed frame donated - YAY! We now need only a NEW twin mattress.
An advocate in the community has asked if we can help provide a mattress and bed frame (of any size) for a grandmother who is undergoing a significant health issue. She is currently receiving treatment and is also raising two great-grandchildren.
If you can provide a new mattress, (twin, double, or queen) and/or a bed frame or would like to make a donation toward the purchase of either, please click the "I Can Help" button. THANK YOU!
Brake Repair
A family in Sylvania has a need for a brake repair on their only car. They are struggling financially due to a significant health issue.
If you can donate any amount to help get this needed repair work done please click on the button below.
Thank you for being such a generous and compassionate community!
Winter/Spring Girls Clothing
A counselor from an elementary school has reached out asking if we can help provide winter and spring clothing for a first grade girl. She wears a girl's size medium or size 8/10. New or gently used clothing is acceptable. Please click the "I Can Help" button if you are willing to help. Thank you.
Household Items for family
A family in Sylvania just got new housing and is need of the following items new bed, dresser, pots and pans, dishes and silverware.
Tennis Shoes for Two 5th Grade Boys
An elementary school counselor has two 5th grade boys that each need a pair of everyday tennis shoes. Both wear a size 8.
Please click the "I Can Help" button if you're able to provide a pair. Thank you!
Groceries needed for displaced Family
A Sylvania family of four has recently been displaced. They are temporarily living in a hotel with a kitchen, and are in need of groceries. They would greatly appreciate Kroger gift cards. If you could donate toward the purchase of a grocery gift card please click the button below.
Your generosity is such a blessing, thank you😊
About Sylvania
Karen Smith - Area Director
Dolli Darah - Assistant Area Director
Thank you to our Sylvania neighborhood bridges steering committee!!!
Crystal Bland, Social Service Coordinator – Sylvania Area Family Services
Tammy Eisenreich, Parent - Northview High School
Amber Ferrell, Parent - Sylvan Elementary
Andrea Hoffman, School Counselor - Sylvan Elementary
Jodi Livecchi, Firefighter - Springfield Township Fire Department
Hannah Loeser, Administrative Assistant - Jewish Family & Social Services
Laura Low, Director of Students with Disabilities - Sylvania Schools
Ben Malczewski, President - Sylvania Rotary
Michael J. Ramm, Chief - Sylvania Fire & EMS
Dottie Segur, Executive Director - Sylvania Area Family Services
Alexandria Thornton, Counselor - Hill View Elementary
Ken Wines, Community Relations Manager – Sylvania Chamber of Commerce
Shawn Wittkop, Lieutenant - Sylvania Fire & EMS
Melissa Micham - Pastor, Olivet Lutheran Church
Mellisa McDonald - Student Services, Sylvania Schools