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Opportunities for Kindness

Winter Coat Collection


Sycamore Bridges is collecting gently used (no rips, tears, or stains) or new winter coats for Operation Give Back's 2024 Coat Giveaway. (Yes, we know it's only February.) We have been asked to open our collection now to take advantage of newly outgrown items and deeply discounted winter wear. OGB saw record numbers in need this past year, so getting an early start ensures OGB will have what they need to serve the community. If you would like to donate a coat, reply to this post and we will respond with drop off locations.

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Recently Filled Needs

Duke Energy Bill Assistance


Sycamore Bridges was contacted by a district advocate to assist a single parent of 3 kids with a past due Duke Energy bill. The parent has fallen behind on bills this winter as basic utility service costs continue to rise. The family is able to get onto a manageable payment plan if they can pay down $710.70 of their bill. We are hoping to provide this assistance so they can continue to meet their financial obligations each month without worry. If you would like to contribute to this request, reply to this post and a donation link will be emailed to you.

Backpack Request


Sycamore Bridges was contacted by a school therapist to obtain a backpack for a middle school student. The child has been without a backpack for sometime, and it just surfaced that the family cannot afford to purchase a new one. We’ve been asked to buy a backpack in the child’s favorite color so they feel comfortable coming to school each day. We are collecting $30 to fill this request. If you would like to offer assistance, reply to this post and a donation link will be emailed to you. 

Journalism Conference for HS Student


Sycamore Bridges was contacted by a school counselor to assist a high school student whose Journalism class is attending a conference at Kent State this semester. The student's family is unable to afford the $100 fee to participate. If you would like to help this student attend the conference with their class, reply to this post and a donation link will be emailed to you.

Clothing and Shoes for Student


Sycamore Bridges was contacted by a school resource officer to assist a student with clothing and shoes. The student reached out for help in confidence, so we feel it’s important to purchase some new items for the student to feel their best and fit in with their peers. We are collecting $200 to make this happen. If you would like to offer assistance, reply to this post and a donation link will be emailed to you. 

Uber Ride For Student


Sycamore Bridges was contacted by a district advocate to assist a single mom with an emergency Uber ride to pick up her child from school. Mom's child became ill while at school on Friday and needed immediate transportation home. Mom does not have access to a vehicle and relies on the bus to get her child safely to and from school. Our Sycamore Bridges advocate arranged an Uber so mom could pick up her child and bring them home. The total cost for the round trip was $21.23. This request was filled before being posted.

Clothing Request for Nurse's Clinic


Sycamore Bridges has been asked to help restock the high school nurse’s clinic with some new or very gently used clothing items (no rips, holes, tears, or stains). Please see our list of wanted items below. Alternatively, if you prefer to make a financial donation, we will purchase clothing on your behalf. Just reply to this post and donation instructions will be emailed to you.

Unisex Sweatpants (neutral colors)

(2) Adult Medium

(2) Adult Large

(2) Adult XL

(2) Adult XXL

Basketball Shorts with Drawstring Waist (neutral colors)

(2) Adult Medium

(2) Adult Large

(2) Adult XL

(2) Adult XXL

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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.

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