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Utility Shut Off Fee

We are seeking immediate assistance for a mother of two AW students currently facing a critical utility crisis. Due to unforeseen financial hardship, her household has received an electric shut-off notice due in the coming days.
While the mother is working to pay what she can toward the balance, she is still facing a significant gap. Our immediate goal is to raise $300 to stop the shut-off process and keep the lights on for her children. 100% of your donation will go directly to this family's utility balance. Your contribution, no matter the size, ensures this family stays safe and warm in their own home. Will you help us reach our $300 goal? Your gift today provides more than just electricity—it provides stability and peace of mind for a family in need.

Housing Support for a Family in Medical Crisis

AWnb is urgently requesting assistance for a mother with serious health issues who is solely supporting her four children. Her youngest child, nearly one year old, has ongoing medical concerns and has been hospitalized several times recently also.

Due to the mother’s medical condition, she has not been cleared to work and is unable to drive her child to appointments. Funds are exhausted, and there is no money available to cover rent for this month.

Any amount of assistance is urgently needed to help keep this family housed during this critical time while the health of both mother and child stabilizes.

Phone Bill

An Anthony Wayne single mother of five is facing a serious health crisis and needs immediate assistance.
Due to mounting medical challenges, she has fallen behind on essential bills, and her phone service has been shut off. This is an urgent concern, as her phone is the only way she can schedule and manage critical doctor’s appointments for both herself and her young child.

Immediate support is needed to pay this bill and restore her phone service. Please consider donating today to help keep this family connected to lifesaving medical care.

Help With Heat

Please consider supporting an Anthony Wayne family in keeping both their lights and heat on.
Recent illnesses have prevented the family from working their delivery job, resulting in a sudden loss of income. Because of this hardship, they have been unable to keep up with their utility bill.

Any contribution toward payment of this bill would be greatly appreciated and will help this family remain safe and warm during this difficult time.

Gift Card for Boots

As the winds grow colder and the snow begins to fall, we have a 5th grade student who is in need of a pair of snow boots. Please consider purchasing a gift card to Shoe Dept. Encore at Fallen Timbers Mall, so he is able to go and pick out a pair of boots with his mom. Thank you for considering to help this student!

Help us give a local child a warm winter!

We are urgently seeking Old Navy Gift Card donations for a young boy whose family cannot afford essential coats, hats, and boots for him. We've helped somewhat with housing, now we need to cover some essentials.

Every dollar goes directly to keeping this child safe and warm.

Gift Cards from Old Navy, or donations so we can go purchase these cards and get them to the family, would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your kindness!

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About Anthony Wayne

A pantry initiative dedicated to supporting Anthony Wayne (AW) students and families. Our mission is to fill essential needs not fully met by local food pantries, focusing specifically on staples and hygiene personal care items.

Our neighborhood bridges Anthony Wayne Steering Committee

Kevin Herman, Assistant Superintendent, Anthony Wayne Local Schools

Rebecca Schwan Sanford, Communications, Anthony Wayne Local Schools

Mary Duncan, Member, Waterville City Council

Terri Massucci, Community Events, City of Waterville

Michelle Smith, Waterville Chamber of Commerce

Kathleen Kuhns, Monclova Township

Mike O'Shea, Waterville Community Church

Jennifer Carroll, Cedar Creek Church

Alyson Zdunczyk, Director of Development, Anthony Wayne Youth Foundation

Taylor Kervin, Executive Director, Anthony Wayne Youth Foundation

Pam Brint, Former member Anthony Wayne Board of Education, community member, business owner

Jeff Baden, Anthony Wayne Board of Education, neighborhood bridges delivery team

Lindsay Hoipkemier, AW Board of Education

Jamie Smetzer, AW Education Foundation

Crystal Tollstam, YMCA

Trey Tollstam, AW Athletics Board

Jen Gruber, Ridge Builders

Zak Welmer, AW Area Chamber

Rebekah Hrcka, Social Worker, Anthony Wayne Local Schools

Anne Stevens, Area Director, neighborhood bridges Anthony Wayne

Amy Barrett, Area Director, neighborhood bridges Anthony Wayne

Contact Us

anthonywayne@neighborhoodbridges.org