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Council praises Neighborhood Bridges volunteers, hears fundraising and service numbers
Summary
A council member reported that New Albany Neighborhood Bridges has grown to 65 communities, raised over $655,000 in six years and served more than 1,100 local children this year; the council encouraged residents to sign up to help.
During council comment at the Nov. 4 meeting, a council member highlighted New Albany neighborhood volunteers affiliated with Neighborhood Bridges and reported recent results: the program has expanded to 65 communities, has raised more than $655,000 over six years and said it helped more than 1,100 children this year. The speaker noted 89 children received waived Park & Rec registration this past year and encouraged residents to sign up for volunteer alerts.
"We've raised in 6 years over $655,000 worth of benefits to families in our school district," the council member said, and added the work is entirely volunteer-run. The speaker also asked whether anyone could donate monthly rent for a storage unit to help the volunteers manage donated goods.
Council members responded positively to the report and thanked volunteers and staff who supported Halloween and other events. The remarks were delivered during council comment rather than as an agenda item; no formal action was taken.
