Opportunities for Kindness
Local Elementary Teacher in need of automobile after flood
A teacher at Royal Manor Elementary lost his vehicle last week when it stalled in the high water on his way to work. If you would have a vehicle you would like to donate, neighborhood bridges covers all of the costs associated with this transaction. Click on the I CAN HELP button and we will reach out to you.
National Sponsors
Ohio Sponsors
Kindness Council Members
Recently Filled Needs
twin bed, mattress, box springs and dresser
Family needs assistance with obtaining a twin bed frame, Mattress, box springs and a dresser.
Field Trip funds for special education students
We have a number of special education students in Gahanna who attend skills based field trips to enhance their practice of social and life skills in the real world. Field trips often include places such as grocery stores, restaurants (sit down, drive thru and counter ordering), the library, museums, cafes etc. We are looking for donations for these students with these financial difficulties to allow them to participate in these experiences to the fullest.
Washer needed for local family
Local single mom with 2 small children in need of a washer. We can provide pick up of the appliance. If you can help with this need click on the "I CAN HELP" and we will be in contact.
Lice Treatment for family donations
Local family with students in Elementary school in Gahanna is in need of lice treatment but is unable to afford the process because of fixed income. If you would be willing to donate please click on the "I CAN HELP" button and let us know so that we can be in touch with you, or just click on the "DONATE" button on the GAHANNA BRIDGES home page of Neighborhood Bridges to make a contribution towards this need.
A Bed for a Local Child
A local family is in need of a twin mattress, box spring and bedding for a child. Thank you!
Family in need of Couch
Family in need of couch.
About Gahanna
Ron Smith, Area Director
Gahanna Bridges will make use of technology and social media to engage the community in helping to identify specific needs in the community – and then will invite community members to help fill those needs. Gahanna Bridges will work in partnership with Gahanna Residents in Need (GRIN) to help identify and refer needy residents and families to GRIN as well as bridge solutions through other Gahanna service providers. Gahanna Bridges will seek engagement of teachers, counselors, administrators in our schools plus clergy, first responders, and mental health agencies to advocate for those in need. Ron Smith has been involved in a number of Gahanna organizations and currently serves on the boards of the Gahanna Chamber of Commerce (as Vice-Chair of Operations/Business Development), the Gahanna Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Gahanna Residents in Need (GRIN). Ron’s company SOH Productions, was named as the Gahanna Small Business of the Year in 2010 and Ron was named Business Person of the Year in 2015.