Opportunities for Kindness
Septic Tank, A/C, furnace, Water Tank Repair Needed
Local senior citizen living on her own on a fixed income is in need of these items. The local health department has given her 30 days to fix the Septic Tank, and winter is coming with the furnace needing replaced. If you can help with any of these needs, or would like to donate towards the purchase of these items, please click on the "I CAN HELP" button and let us know how you can be of assistance.
Family of 5 in need of a vehicle
Local family of five that can not afford to repair their vehicle due to job circumstances, and the repairs would be more than the car is worth, is in need of a used (in good working condition) automobile. If you can help click on the I CAN HELP button and let us know how you would like to assist.
Twin bed needed for young teen
Local teenager does not have a bed to sleep on in her own home, and single mother can not afford on her income to purchase one. Can you donate to help them get back on their feet? If you have a twin bed, please click on the I CAN HELP button and let us know how you would like to assist. If you do not have one, but would like to purchase to donate, we have a great program with Big Sandy Superstore, where you can save 30% off retail, when purchasing for Kindness and Neighborhood Bridges, just let us know.
Recently Filled Needs
New or Used Exercise Bike or Treadmill Needed
A single person who is on disability and in need of a stationary piece of exercise equipment such as a stationary bike or treadmill. This person cannot afford to purchase on their own due to low income. If you have any of these items, please click on the I CAN HELP button and let us know how you would like to assist. We can provide pick up of these items.
2 Families with children at Columbus Cancer Clinic in need of Queen bed, Refrigerator
2 local families with children at the Columbus Cancer Clinic are in need of a Queen bed and refrigerator for their family. If you can help donate this item, or would like to save 30% off of retail prices and purchase one of them through our relationship with the Big Sandy Superstore, click on the I CAN HELP button and let us know how you would like to help
Single Mother in need of Gas gift cards
Local single mother in need of Gas gift cards to take care of her young children. If you can help donate this item, or would like to save 30% off of retail prices and purchase one of them through our relationship with the Big Sandy Superstore, click on the I CAN HELP button and let us know how you would like to help
Father of missing 21 year old needs our help
Father of a missing 21 year old needs our help in some basic needs, and keeping the other children in the household occupied with "fun things". We have a 6 year old boy who would love anything Spiderman. If you can help with any of these areas, please click on the "I CAN HELP" button and let us know how you would like to assist.
Family loses everything in a fire
Local family has lost everything in a recent fire. Can you donate to help them get back on their feet? If you have any of these items, please click on the I CAN HELP button and let us know how you would like to assist. If you do not have any of the items, but would like to purchase to donate, we have a great program with Big Sandy Superstore, where you can save 30% off retail, when purchasing for Kindness and Neighborhood Bridges, just let us know. Here is a list of the needs:
Gently Used Beds - Twins, and Queen
Bedding - Twins, and Queen
Dressers
Microwave
Dryer
Pots and Pans, Siverware
Thank you for your Kindness!
Senior Citizen in need of handicap ramp repair
Local Senior Citizen who lives alone is in need of having the handicap ramp leading into the home repaired, so that it can be used without fear of accident. If you would be willing to volunteer, or have the talents to help us to assist in this repair, or would be willing to volunteer your time, to see how you can help, please click on the I CAN HELP button and let us know how you can help.
National Sponsors
Ohio Sponsors
Kindness Council Members
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.