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Opportunities for Kindness
2025 OGB Holiday Store!
Sycamore Bridges is excited to partner with Operation Give Back to help fill their annual Holiday Store for the sixth year in a row! We recognize the added financial struggle for many families around the holidays, and we believe everyone should be able to celebrate this special time together in a carefree way. OGB and Sycamore Bridges work together to curate OUR AMAZON REGISTRY and OUR TARGET WISH LIST to reflect the families' most requested gifts as they register for the Holiday Store. OGB served over 1500 children last year and they expect similar numbers this holiday season; therefore, our lists are extensive. Please scroll all the way through to find options at every price point. Our lists will be updated frequently, so check back often to see the latest requests. Remember to select "OGB Holiday Store" for shipping so your purchases are sent directly to us. Thank you for your continued support in making sure all of our neighbors have a memorable holiday season. (If you would like a tax receipt for your purchase, reply to this post and we will email you!)
CLICK HERE for our AMAZON REGISTRY
CLICK HERE for our TARGET GIFT REGISTRY
CLICK HERE for our AMAZON REGISTRY
CLICK HERE for our TARGET GIFT REGISTRY
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Recently Filled Needs
Bridges Backroom Restocks
Sycamore Bridges is stocking our personal care pantry shelves for November! Our Bridges Backrooms are discretely located in the counseling departments at Greene School, Sycamore Junior High, and Sycamore High School. Any student who expresses a need is welcome to "shop" for free for all of their personal care needs. Each Backroom is tailored to the needs of their school, and contain items such as toothpaste, shampoo, body wash, deodorant, small snacks, razors, socks, laundry detergent, etc. Thanks to a generous contribution, this month's restock has been funded in full. No additional donations are needed at this time. Please note we are always accepting donations of NEW AND UNEXPIRED personal care products. Reply to this post if you have items to donate.
Symmes Elementary Weekly Food Bags
Sycamore Bridges received a community grant to help fill weekly food bags given to qualifying students at Symmes Elementary. Sycamore Presbyterian Church is leading the charge in collecting, assembling, and distributing the bags to 85 students this school year. We are thrilled to offset some of their expenses, thereby allowing them to expand their offerings to our students. This month, we are providing 170 Horizon milk containers to supplement November's bags. No additional donations are needed at this time; however, if you would like to help us expand our offerings, CLICK HERE and designate your donation to "Symmes Food Bags".
Kroger Gift Card
Sycamore Bridges is working with a Sycamore school counselor to provide a Kroger gift card to a family who is going through a rough patch. Mom recently underwent major neck surgery and is unable to return to work while she rehabilitates for the foreseeable future. We would like to give them a $200 Kroger gift card to help ease their burden. *Please note, we only have $160 left to collect on this request.* If you would like to offer assistance, CLICK HERE and designate your gift to "Kroger GC".
Violin Rental
Sycamore Bridges is working with a Sycamore school counselor to assist a single mom with payment owed on a violin rental. Mom has been making small payments toward the cost of the rental, but the added expense has proven to be too much for her budget. We have been asked to cover the remainder of her invoice ($139.19) to take this burden off her plate. If you would like to offer assistance, CLICK HERE and designate your donation to "Violin Rental".
Clothing for HS Student
Sycamore Bridges is working with the Sycamore High School Resource Officer to provide clothing to a student who expressed concern over not having warmer items as the season changes. We put together a wish list of items based on the student's preferences. CLICK HERE to purchase shoes, clothing, socks, or underwear and have them shipped directly to us. If you prefer to make a financial donation, CLICK HERE and we will shop on your behalf. Thank you for helping this young man feel confident.
Past Due Car Loan
Sycamore Bridges is working with a community advocate to assist a single mom whose car loan was just turned over to a creditor. Mom fell victim to a scam that left her behind on payments unbeknownst to her. She is the proud parent of two Sycamore graduates and two current Sycamore students. She is a beloved member of our community who just began working for Sycamore Schools as an EA. Alleviating this debt will allow her to get back on track with her payments and ensure she does not lose her vehicle. Thanks to the kindness of our donors, we only have $462.65 left to collect for this request. If you would like to provide assistance, CLICK HERE and designate your donation to "Car Loan".
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About Sycamore
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.