Neighborhood bridges Fairfield

10/16/2026

💜 Let’s Connect & Make an Impact!

Our neighborhood bridges team is hitting the road! We’re excited to connect with school counselors, social workers, and community leaders at upcoming conferences and share how we’re helping bridge the gap between schools and communities.

📍 Columbus, OH | October 15-16 — Ohio School Counselor Conference
📍 Columbus, OH | November 12–13 — Ohio Annual Statewide Social Work Conference (NASW)
📍 Indianapolis, IN | November 12–13 — Indiana School Counselor Association (INSCA)
📍 Nashville, TN | November 19–21 — National League of Cities Summit (NLCS)

Attending one of these events? Come say hello! We really want to meet you!

10/15/2026

UPDATE: Thanks to a generous donor this need has been met!!

We are looking for help for a local family in need of a baby crib. We are hoping to find a gently used crib in good condition or receive monetary donations to help purchase a new one.

Having a safe place for a baby to sleep is so important, and any help toward meeting this need would mean so much to this family. Whether you have a crib to donate or are able to contribute toward purchasing one, every bit of support is greatly appreciated!

If you are able to help, please message us or click the donation link below. Sharing this post is also a wonderful way to help us spread the word!

https://givebutter.com/nbFairfield

Thank you for continuing to support our Fairfield families and reminding them that they are not alone.

10/14/2026

Teachers shouldn’t have to pay out of pocket to meet their students’ needs.

In 2025, teachers spent an average of $895 of their own money on school supplies.
At neighborhood bridges, we believe teachers should be focused on teaching—not using their own paychecks to make sure students have basic needs.

That’s another one of the reasons neighborhood bridges exists: to help remove those barriers and support the teachers who show up for our students every day.

Source: AdoptAClassroom.org, 2025 Teacher Survey

10/13/2026

UPDATE: This need has been met! Thank you to our generous donors for always coming through to help our community!

We have a local student who is in need of our community’s help. His glasses have broken, and unfortunately, his insurance will not cover the cost of replacing them. He requires specialized lenses, and without his glasses, he is struggling to function and fully participate in school.

We are hoping to raise $200 to help cover the cost of his replacement glasses so he can get back to focusing on what matters most — learning and succeeding in school.

Can our community come together to help this student? Every donation, no matter the amount, brings us one step closer to meeting this need!

If you are able to help, please click this link to make a monetary donation. https://givebutter.com/nbFairfield

If you are unable to donate, sharing this post can make a difference, too!

Let’s remind this student that he has a community behind him and people who care about his success! 💙

10/12/2026

We’re Hiring: National Area Director

Neighborhood bridges is growing—and we’re looking for the right person to help us take our mission to communities across the country.

We’re seeking a part-time, remote National Area Director to lead our exciting new partnership with the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) and help expand the neighborhood bridges model nationwide.

This is an opportunity to be part of something bigger: connecting schools, communities, and caring people to help remove the basic-needs barriers that can stand in the way of a student’s ability to learn and succeed.

Interested in learning more? Click the link below to learn more about the postion
https://bit.ly/NASRONationalAreaDirectorjobdescription

To apply, send your resume to [email protected]

10/10/2026

💜 Basic Needs Are Mental Health Needs, Too.

For students, not having the things they need can be about more than comfort. It can affect confidence, belonging, relationships, and how they feel walking into the classroom each day.

Meeting basic needs can help remove the stress and isolation that can stand between a student and their ability to thrive.

Meeting basic needs helps create a school experience where students can focus less on what they’re missing and more on learning, connecting, and being part of their community.

10/09/2026

We’ve launched an exciting partnership with the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) and The Sandlin Foundation for Kids & Kindness. Take a moment to watch the news coverage featuring David Bannister and Mo Canady.



The three organizations are bringing relationships, resources, and technology together to help schools identify students’ unmet needs—and to connect those needs with people in the community who are ready to help.



This partnership gives us the opportunity to bring that support to more communities and, ultimately, to more students with the help of the SROs already in our schools.



Learn more about what we’re building together and why it matters:

Neighborhood Bridges Initiative

10/06/2026

We have a local student who could use a little help getting ready for the colder weather.

She is in need of:
Girls’ winter coat — size 16/18
Women’s socks — size 7 shoe size

The coat can be new or gently used.

Please click (https://neighborhoodbridges.org/need/gKAqmoj8937Y) if you have a coat or socks you’re able to donate. Every donation helps make sure this student has what she needs to stay warm and comfortable this winter.

If you are interested in making a monetary donation to help purchase these items click here: https://givebutter.com/nbFairfield

And as always, thank you for supporting our Fairfield students and families!

10/05/2026

💜 Happy World Teachers’ Day!

Today, we’re celebrating the teachers who show up every single day for their students—often doing far more than anyone sees.

At neighborhood bridges, supporting the people who support our students is incredibly important to us. We’re grateful for the teachers who give so much of themselves to help students learn, grow, and believe in what’s possible.

Thank you for showing up. Thank you for caring. Thank you for making a difference. 💜

10/01/2026

💜 Let’s Connect in Alabama!

Come meet Jenn Necker, Director of Strategic Growth for neighborhood bridges, at the ALSCA Critical Issues Conference, October 1–2.

Stop by, say hello, and learn more about how we can work together to support students in need and strengthen the communities we serve.

And to our friends in Ohio and Indiana—we’re coming your way next! We can’t wait to connect, share what’s ahead, and find even more ways to support students together. 💜