Opportunities for Kindness
Disabled veteran needs help with exterminator fees
A veteran homeowner is struggling to afford an exterminator after a roommate's messy bedroom caused cockroaches to invade. Help towards paying for an exterminator or someone who is willing to donate services would be greatly appreciated. $600 is still needed to cover the exterminator fees.
WARM seeking assistance for homeless youth from Westerville South
A Westerville South teenager working in Westerville is currently experiencing homelessness and asked for assistance for the following items:
Clothing -- quality; size 2X boxer briefs; size L shorts with storage pockets; size XL shirts
Gift Cards -- Surplus World (on Morse Rd.), gas cards (to reimburse friends who provide transportation) and bus passes
A Planet Fitness membership would also be very helpful because it would provide a place to exercise and shower.
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Recently Filled Needs
Westerville student in need of dentist ASAP
A Westerville summer student has a bad toothache and is in need of a dentist ASAP. Any help from a local dental practice would be appreciated.
Boy size 9 1/2 shoes for summer school student
- A Westerville student is struggling with shoes. He is in need of boys size 9 1/2 shoes. New shoes or monetary donations to purchase shoes would be appreciated.
Middle and High School Summer Academy in Need of Hygiene Supplies
Middle and High School Summer Academy is in need of a variety of hygiene supplies including male and female deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo/conditioner, pads/tampons.
Two Westerville Seniors need help paying fees to receive diploma
Two seniors, one at Central and one at South, are in financial need and are unable to pay school fees. In order to receive their diplomas, they must pay the $245 balance. Any help would be appreciated.
TI-84 Plus Calculator Fee
A Westerville Central Senior checked out a TI-84 Plus Calculator from the library and it has been misplaced. The Student will now owe a $100 fee for the Calculator unless it is replaced and therefore will not receive their diploma until this fee is paid. The student would be so grateful if someone could donate a new calculator or help them pay this fee so that they can get their diploma.
Westerville South senior and family in need of help with gas and groceries
Current Westerville High School student and his family are having a hard time financially. The student is having to work to help support family (and at times, in lieu of going to school). In order to help alleviate the financial burden while they are working to get assistance from outside agencies, gas gift cards and gift cards for groceries would be super helpful. Monetary donations will also be accepted to purchase gift cards for this family 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.
Jessica Fusco, Area Director
neighborhood bridges Westerville Steering Committee
Megan Reamsnyder, Westerville City Council & Noon Rotary
Brandy Deichert, Westerville Noon Rotary Club
Christa Dickey, Community Affairs Director, City of Westerville
Stacey Rusterholz, Communications & Community Outreach Manager, City of Westerville
Tiffany McGinnis, Westerville Sunrise Rotary Club
Abra Campbell, Community Outreach Coordinator, WARM
Jennifer Scherer, Robin Mara, Jill Huck – Counselors, Westerville City Schools
Molly Woodruff, Area Director, neighborhood bridges Westerville
Jessica Fusco, Area Director, neighborhood bridges Westerville