Opportunities for Kindness
Westerville North family in need of baby supplies
A family at Westerville North needs the following supplies for a new baby:
- Diapers size 2
- Baby Clothes for a boy (size 3-6 months and 6-9 months)
- Bottles
- Blankets
- Teething rings
- Toys
- Any other baby essentials
The baby is 2 weeks old and any assistance is welcome.
Clothing needed for local family
Local family in need of the following clothing for three children. New or gently used clothing will be accepted.
Two older girls:
Pants: women’s size 2
One younger girl:
Pants/leggings, long sleeve shirts: size 3T
Westerville North Student and Family Are In Need After Cancer Diagnosis
A Westerville North student was recently diagnosed with cancer and is receiving treatment in Cincinnati. The family has fallen behind in their car payment and needs their car to travel for treatment. We are hoping to collect monetary donations to help with the car payment and provide gas cards so they can get to Cincinnati. The family is about $800 behind in payments and any money collected will be paid directly to the lender.
Fouse Breakfast/Lunch Fees
Fouse has several families who owe for school breakfasts and lunches. The families are now receiving free/reduced lunches and breakfasts but unfortunately they still owe for meals served before they applied and were approved for the free/reduced lunch program. The total owed for school meals is just about $1000.
WCS Staff Member in Need of a Car
A Westerville City Schools staff member is facing some challenges as the result of some significant health challenges with her child. She is working 3 jobs to cover expenses and unfortunately is now without a car. She is currently using Uber to get to and from work, the hospital and to run errands/pick up prescriptions, etc. Neighborhood Bridges is seeking the donation of a car to help this single mom dedicated to the students of Westerville.
National Sponsors
Ohio Sponsors
Kindness Council Members
Recently Filled Needs
Disabled WARM client out of abusive relationship needs assistance.
A WARM client who has just left an abusive relationship needs items for her apartment. She has been working hard to get on her own and is disabled. She is in need of bath towels, kitchen towels and full size sheets for her bed (preferably all new). Any donation of these items or Walmart gift certificates would be very helpful.
Personal Care Pantry Refills
WCS schools have ask for the following items:
Minerva France: girls underwear
Central: Deodorant and hair ties
Heritage Student in Need of Money for Plane Ticket
A Heritage Middle School student and college aged sister is in need of a roundtrip plane ticket to be with their father overseas who is having risky surgery. The family's current funds are slated for treatment and appointments. The student would like to see her father (single parent, sole custody) before surgery. The cost for the airplane ticket is approximately $1200. Any monetary donations are welcome.
Student at Westerville North in Need of Funds to Pay for Senior Pictures
A student at Westerville North is in need of $250 to help pay for their senior pictures. This student is a hard worker, a great self-advocate and has big dreams for after high school. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Monetary donations or the services of a photographer are welcome.
Food/Participation Support for Student going to States for Wrestling
Westerville has a Middle School student who qualified for states in Youngstown this weekend and needs help covering the costs of food and fees. We are hoping to collect $100 - $150 to support this student athlete in representing Westerville this weekend.
Walnut Springs in Need of Womens Underwear
Walnut is need of new womens underwear (S, M, L, XL) for students in need.
About Westerville
Molly Woodruff, Area Director
Molly has lived in Westerville since 2001 with her husband Chris and son Dylan. She has volunteered at the Westerville Schools and the Westerville Parent Council for many years. Before becoming a mom, she was an Artist/Page Designer at the Columbus Dispatch.
Wendy Loeser, Area Director
Wendy grew up in Westerville and returned in 2002 to raise her family. Wendy has been an active member of the school community as a mother, classroom volunteer, PTA President, and member of the Westerville Parent Council. Wendy and her husband own and operate two local businesses and have 2 children in the Westerville City Schools.