Opportunities for Kindness
$24 for Class of 2024 Celebration! Help us cheer on the graduating seniors who are in need of a little help.
We are continuing with our annual celebration of cheering on Westerville City Schools Seniors who need a little extra support! We have approximately 195 seniors who have been identified by the school administrators and advocates. Graduation is a wonderful accomplishment for these young students who have overcome adversity so please join us in helping to celebrate them. We would love to get them gift cards to local restaurants and stores to celebrate their success.
Also, if you own a local restaurant or other business that would have something to contribute that a high school student might enjoy, please let us know and we will feature your business on our social media outlets.
To donate, click on the “I can help” button below and fill out the information. You will get an automatic response with a link to donate. Thank you!
Single mom needs furniture after fleeing an abusive relationship
WARM is assisting a mom and her two elementary age children who need a couch, nightstand, and bookshelves to furnish their apartment. Mom is starting over after leaving an abusive relationship. Would love these items to make the new apartment feel like home.
Hawthorne Elementary students need bathing suits
Hawthorne is in need of new bathing suits for boys and girls (one piece only) in grades K-5. The suits will be passed out to students during the schools end of the year bash on May 9th.
Sizes for both boys and girls
small - 20-30 suits
medium -30-40 suits
large - 30-40 suits
x-large - 20 -30 suits
Bookbags needed for high school and middle school students
We are in need of book bags for Westerviille high schools and middle school students. With nearing the end of the school year, things are falling apart and students are requesting help with this school supply. Neutral colors would be appreciated.
Walnut Springs family in need of fumigation of their home
A Walnut Springs middle family cannot afford the fumigation needed for their home. They will also need help with hotel costs when they will be displaced during fumigation. Donation of funds to cover the cost of fumigation and hotel stay and/or donation of the fumigation service is needed.
Westerville South Student Sports Participation Fee Assistance
A high school student is in need of $150 to cover pay to play sports fee for the fall season.
WARM family in need of assistance following a house fire
A family with a special needs child has lost everything following a house fire. They are currently in a hotel and desperately in need of help with food, gas, and hotel expenses. Any gas or VISA gift cards would be extremely helpful as they struggle to start over.
Westerville Central Students in need of Yearbook Angels
Many students are not able to afford the cost of a school yearbook. This is especially important to our graduating seniors as they leave high school. Please consider being a Yearbook Angel. Each yearbook costs $80 dollars. All donations are appreciated!
National Sponsors
Ohio Sponsors
Kindness Council Members
Recently Filled Needs
Westerville North Student in Need of Adult Diapers
Westerville North student needs a donation of adult extra small diapers to get through the rest of the school year. We are requesting approximately 66 total diapers
Westerville Central in need of men’s deodorant and feminine hygiene products
Westerville Central is in need of men’s deodorant and feminine hygiene products to restock Student Success Centers.
Senior Student needs help with School Fees
A Westerville Central Student needs help with School Fees so that they can participate in senior activities and receive their diploma upon graduation. Student's Family would be so grateful if someone could help them pay $66.00 in school fees and $150 in school lunch fees. Any amount of donations would be appreciated.
Student in need of Goodnite Pullups
Student at Genoa is in need of Goodnites Pullups size XL. Any amount is greatly appreciated!
The Cherrington Closet is in Need of Markers
The on-site clothing, school supply, and toiletry pantry at Cherrington is in need of more markers. We are all out.
Recently Homeless Family of 6 in Need of Twin Mattress
While this family was homeless and staying in an extended stay hotel, the youngest child (toddler) was sharing a bed with his father. Now that they're in an apartment, the youngest child is in need of a twin mattress for a new bunk bed.
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.
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
Wendy Taylor-Loeser, Area Director, neighborhood bridges Westerville