Opportunities for Kindness
Partial Rental Payment Needed
An advocate from one of the elementary schools has contacted us regarding a family who needs help paying their rent. The mother has been unable to work due to serious health issues, while the father is struggling to find work with the flexibility to care for his wife and children. Although they have some of the money for their rent, they need an additional $800 to avoid eviction. If you would like to donate towards this need, please click on "I CAN HELP," and a donation link will be emailed to you. Or use the following link: http://bit.ly/donatedublin.
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Recently Filled Needs
Personal Care Pantry Supplies
An advocate in one of the elementary schools has requested items for their Personal Care Pantry.
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Car Repair Needed for Family of Six
Our partners at One Dublin came to us on behalf of a family of six with a single-income household. The father is currently recovering from surgery and is unable to work. The family had two cars and sold one of them to be able to pay rent and additional bills. The car they kept now requires repairs.
The cost to repair the car is $2,230.41. To ensure safe and reliable transportation for the family, Dublin Bridges would like to split the cost with One Dublin and the Dublin Worthington Rotary Foundation by providing $743.47 to fill this need. If you would like to donate towards this need, please click on I CAN HELP, and a donation link will be emailed to you, or you can use the following link: http://bit.ly/donatedublin.
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Electricity Disconnected
***This need has been bridged to our kind partners at One Dublin.***
An advocate in one of the high schools contacted us about a student whose primary residence had its electricity shut off two days ago. The parents recently separated which is causing a financial strain. The student works to help pay some of the household bills. The student is currently able to stay at a friend's house for the weekend, where there is electricity.
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Medicine Copay Needed for High School Student
One Dublin came to us on behalf of a family of four facing financial hardship due to a recent death in the family and expenses associated with the out of state funeral. The family's son, who has been relying on critical growth hormone medication for over three years, is now at risk of discontinuing treatment due to the financial strain. Stopping this medication is not advised by his endocrinologist. The test to qualify as needing this medication is very comprehensive including hours of injections and blood draws to track levels and response.
The medication copay costs $3,266.66 and is crucial for the son's well-being. To ensure continued access, Dublin Bridges would like to split the cost with One Dublin and the Dublin Worthington Rotary Foundation by providing $1,266.66 to fill this need. If you would like to donate towards this need, please click on I CAN HELP, and a donation link will be emailed to you, or you can use the following link: http://bit.ly/donatedublin.
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Girl's Bicycle and Helmet Needed
An elementary school advocate contacted us about a student they feel would benefit from having a bicycle. Due to recent financial difficulties, the family cannot afford to purchase the 24" bike and a helmet. If you have a bicycle in excellent working condition that you would like to donate, please click on I CAN HELP, and we will arrange to get it from you. We would like to purchase a new bike helmet for safety purposes and hope to collect $25. If you would like to make a monetary donation, please use the following link: http://bit.ly/donatedublin.
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Family in Need of Help with Lunch Balance
An advocate from an elementary school has reached out to us regarding a family that was recently informed that they no longer qualify for free or reduced-price lunches at school. They have a pending balance of $364.35, which is difficult for them to pay along with their monthly bills. We are seeking help to pay this balance, so that this single parent family can have a fresh start as they begin to pay the full price for meals at school. If you would like to donate towards this balance, please click on I CAN HELP and a donation link will be emailed to you or you can use the following link: http://bit.ly/donatedublin.
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About Dublin
Jill Kranstuber, Area Director
Jill is a New Jersey native who moved to Ohio over 30 years ago to attend The Ohio State University. She and her husband Chuck, an attorney and past Dublin City Council Member, past Mayor of Dublin and current Washington Township Trustee have 7 children, all of whom have attended Dublin City Schools. She is also the proud grandmother to 2 year old Oliver. Jill is an active volunteer in the schools and the community. She is the current PTO President at Dublin Coffman High School as well as a member of the Key Communicators at DCHS. She is also a long-time volunteer for the Dublin Irish Festival. In the past, Jill was the Development Director of AIDSWalk Central Ohio. Jill is excited about the opportunity that Dublin Bridges will provide to those in need in our community.
Sarah Savage, Area Director
Sarah has been a Dublin resident for over 15 years. She received her undergraduate degree in Education and Counseling Psychology from Vanderbilt University and her Masters Degree in Clinical Counseling from The Ohio State University. Sarah and her husband, Brian, a Dublin Coffman graduate and local business owner, have 3 children. Sarah loves being involved in Dublin Schools, her childrens' classrooms and the community. She is currently PTO President and member of Key Communicators at Eli Pinney Elementary School and volunteers as a committee chair for the Mount Carmel St. Ann's Women's Auxiliary. She was previously a clinical mental health counselor at The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute and Gahanna Jefferson Schools. Sarah is thrilled to promote kindness in our amazing community through Dublin Bridges.
Contact us
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phone: 614.315.9019