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Two Beds + Bedding

Sycamore Bridges is working with a community advocate to help a family with three children in Sycamore Schools obtain beds and bedding for their children. Thanks to our cherished Kindness Council member Anthony's Furniture, this request was filled before being posted! Anthony's Furniture is donating and delivering beds to our recipient family (mattresses, box springs, and bed frames). If you are in the market for new furniture, we highly recommend this family-owned business right here in our community. Their selection is incredible at all price points to meet your family's needs. Mention Sycamore Bridges during your shopping trip for extra special treatment :)

We would be remiss not to thank another longtime Sycamore Bridges supporter for donating a like-new mattress to make sure all the children are off the floor at night. Finally, an anonymous supporter donated new pillows and bedding to ensure the most comfortable night's rest. It truly takes a village to raise our children, and Sycamore certainly sets the standard! No additional donations are needed.

Urgent Help for Single Mom

Sycamore Bridges is working with a Sycamore school nurse to assist a single mom with a few urgent requests. Mom is caring for a medically complicated child and is in immediate need of gas money, groceries, and laundry detergent. We are collecting $100 for a gas gift card + two large containers of laundry detergent, any type is appreciated. (A $200 grocery gift card has already been donated!) If you would like to make a financial contribution, CLICK HERE and designate your donation to "Gas Gift Card". If you would like to donate laundry detergent, reply to this post and you will be emailed a list of drop off locations.

Hoodies for HS Student

Sycamore Bridges was contacted by the Sycamore High School Resource Officer to assist a student with obtaining new sweatshirts for the upcoming winter season. Due to tight finances at home, the student is unable to refresh their wardrobe this winter. They specifically requested hoodies. Thanks to a generous donor, this request was filled before being posted. No additional donations are needed.

Student Lunch Debt

Our Kindness Council member Spice Spice Baby Cincinnati is back for another school year to combat student lunch debt. With their recent donation, they wiped away unpaid meal charges for 19 Sycamore Junior High students! We are so grateful for their passion in eliminating this burden for our Sycamore families. Did you know a portion of their monthly sales is donated to us for this purpose? Check them out online and at Painted Tree Boutiques in Harper's to enjoy their unique blend of spices AND support our students! No additional donations are needed at this time.

Clothing for HS Student

Sycamore Bridges is working with the Sycamore Schools social worker to help a high school student refresh their wardrobe. Due to the family's financial situation, the student is unable to afford essentials, and a few extras, as the season changes. The social worker indicated this is a very hard-working student who has never experienced a shopping spree, so she asked to take the student shopping to pick out their own clothing, including shoes and a homecoming outfit. We are collecting $345.96 to cover their purchases. If you would like to contribute, CLICK HERE and designate your donation to "HS Clothing".

4 Night Hotel Stay

Sycamore Bridges is working with a community advocate to assist a single mom of 3 children with a short-term hotel stay. Mom is temporarily residing in a local hotel while she rebuilds her credit. Mom missed a few days of work to stay home with a sick child, which has left her short on housing funds. We have been asked to help pay for four nights at the hotel ($235.72) until she receives her next paycheck. If you would like to offer assistance, CLICK HERE and designate your donation to "Hotel Stay".

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About Sycamore

Lori Drasnin, Area Director

Lori Drasnin is an active Sycamore parent and volunteer. She previously served as PTO President for Montgomery Elementary, as well as PTO Treasurer at Montgomery Elementary, E.H. Greene Intermediate, and Sycamore Junior High School. Over the past decade, Lori has chaired too many PTO events and fundraisers to count and brought innovation and updated programs to our local schools. Lori also organized a Bedtime Bundle collection from the YWCA Battered Women's Shelter from 2014-2017, and served on the board of Ohio Cleats for Kids (C4K) until taking this role.

Lori holds undergraduate degrees from the University of Michigan, as well as a law degree from Emory University. She practiced liability defense for six years at Dinsmore in Cincinnati, OH before "retiring" to stay home and raise her children. Lori is married to husband, Jeff, has two boys, Matthew and Ryan, and two puggles, Max & Erma.

Lori enjoys serving the greater Sycamore community and bridging kindness across the neighborhood.

Contact Us

sycamore@neighborhoodbridges.org