Sycamore Bridges

Sycamore Bridges is working with the HS administration to send a busload of students to the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Night at the Ballpark, sponsored by the Cincinnati Reds. In addition to the Reds game, the event includes an HBCU Panel, a fan zone with pre-game mixer (complete with DJ Prymtime, an HBCU band/majorette performance, representatives from various college campus organizations, a stroll competition, and black-owned vendors), on-field ceremonies, and a post-game performance by Deisel (aka Shaq)! Not only will this event be a memory for the record books, it will introduce Sycamore students to a future pathway that may not have otherwise been accessible or on their radar. 

The HBCU represented that evening include: Central State University, Fisk University, Florida A&M University (FAMU), Hampton University, Jackson State University, Kentucky State University, Morehouse College, North Carolina A&T State University (NCATSU), Southern University, Tennessee State University, Tuskegee University, University of Arkansas Pine Bluff (UAPB), Wilberforce University, and Black Sports Professionals (BSP Cincy).

The Sycamore HS administrative team is reaching out to current juniors and seniors who would benefit from this experience. Tickets cost $25, and we hope to support 40 students for this amazing opportunity. Sycamore Schools will be providing the chaperones and transportation. If you would like to make a donation, reply to this post and a donation link will be emailed to you.

Sycamore Bridges was contacted by Operation Give Back's Food Pantry to help put protein on their shelves. OGB Food Pantry attendance has recently doubled, and OGB remains committed to ensuring all families include meat and protein in their meals. It costs roughly $50/family for this portion of a family's shopping trip. Families are permitted visit the pantry once every six weeks. If you would like to sponsor a family (or two), reply to this post and a donation link will be emailed to you.

Sycamore Bridges was contacted by the high school administration to help fund snacks that will be served during a special summer bridge program for roughly 50 at-risk high school students. The program is designed to create connections and make students feel comfortable in the high school. The event will take place early August. We plan to cover $100 worth of food for the two-day program. If you would like to offer assistance, reply to this post and a donation link will be emailed to you.

Sycamore Bridges is currently assisting a single mom with her July bills. Mom fell behind on utility payments back in January when her winter electric bills began exceeding her monthly budget. She was able to pay off this hefty balance to avoid disconnection, but is now in danger of falling behind on other utility payments. We would like to assist with her water ($143.13) and phone/internet ($165.52) invoices to bring her back to zero balances. Providing this relief will allow her some financial freedom for the first time in the recent past. If you would like to offer assistance, reply to this post and a donation link will be emailed to you.

Sycamore Bridges received a beautiful, gently used Barbie Dream House + furnishings, along with a Barbie Camper and three new Barbie sets. We are so excited to share this gift with two young ladies who have wished for a Barbie Dream House for as long as they can remember. We are so grateful for donations like this with so much life and love left to give. 

Sycamore Bridges was contacted by a high school counselor to assist a student who recently joined the Sycamore High School Dance Team. This student is very excited about the opportunity that lies ahead, but is struggling to afford the summer Dance Team Camp at a cost of $493. We do not want the student to miss this opportunity to receive instruction, bond with the team, and create lasting high school memories. Our goal is to offset the cost as much as possible. If you would like to contribute to this request, reply to this post and a donation link will be emailed to you.