Developmental Assets Resource Network. Using community resources to meet community needs.
Through various programs, fundraisers and outreach, DARN raises dollars and gathers community resources to distribute to those children and families who need it most. We meet many different needs as they arise, but most often, we provide assistance with the following:
- Scholarships for children to attend summer camp, enrichment and recreation programs
- School needs, such as assistance with scho
04/22/2026
DARN will be participating in this Saturday’s Green Bexley Clean Up & Take Back Day. Bring your gently used bicycle (all sizes and types needed) to the drive thru drop off on Delmar Dr (near the Bexley PD), and DARN will unload it and rehome it with a local family. It’s a great way to celebrate Earth Week AND support your local community!
04/08/2026
DARN is seeking donations of Bexley Spiritwear! Items can be general Bexley-wear or school specific. All sizes, children and adult, are welcome! Collection bins will be placed at all school buildings April 13-24. Thank you for your support!
12/11/2025
The sweet students at Jeffrey Mansion Preschool sent DARN some love this holiday season. We love seeing children learning the joy of giving at such a young age. Thank you for being awesome, JMP!
12/02/2025
Bexley, your generosity always amazes us! On this Giving Tuesday, you can donate to DARN’s mission via the Bexley Cares Fund at the Bexley Community Foundation. 100% of your donation goes directly to Bexley families in need. We would be honored if you considered DARN as part of your Giving Tuesday 💙 Donate at the link in our profile or stories!
11/28/2025
This Thanksgiving we are incredibly thankful for our friends at Bexley City Schools who collected 2,048 non perishables and packed 141 bags to support local families. We love seeing our community care about each other. ❤️🍁
11/26/2025
We are still looking for a few sponsors for children this holiday season! See below for how you can help — thank you, Bexley!
Help DARN ensure that all of Bexley’s young people have a happy holiday season! We are seeking sponsors for our Holiday Gifting Program! There are three ways you can help:
1) Sponsor a child for the holidays, a gift of $125 per child
2) Donate $25 gift card(s) to Giant Eagle or Kroger ONLY
3) Donate $15 gift card(s) to Main Street Eateries (e.g., Chipotle, Jimmy John's, Penn Station, Piada, Starbucks)
If you are interested in supporting this community effort, please complete the Google Form linked below. Gift cards can be dropped off at City Hall (open M-F only) or at 884 S. Re*****on Rd by Sunday, December 7th. If you choose to "sponsor a child," a DARN representative will reach out with more information. If you have any questions, contact Kelly Salmon at [email protected].
Link to sponsor:
https://forms.gle/uJLYYeJFhj4DgFj16
11/20/2025
Bexley Community Foundation is one of our amazing community partners that helps us make change possible. If you’d like to support them supporting us, consider visiting the Bexley Cares Fund on their website and write “DARN” in the memo. ❤️Link in bio.
11/14/2025
Help DARN ensure that all of Bexley’s young people have a happy holiday season! We are seeking sponsors for our Holiday Gifting Program! There are three ways you can help:
1) Sponsor a child for the holidays, a gift of $125 per child
2) Donate $25 gift card(s) to Giant Eagle or Kroger ONLY
3) Donate $15 gift card(s) to Main Street Eateries (e.g., Chipotle, Jimmy John's, Penn Station, Piada, Starbucks)
If you are interested in supporting this community effort, please complete the Google Form linked below. Gift cards can be dropped off at City Hall (open M-F only) or at 884 S. Re*****on Rd by Sunday, December 7th. If you choose to "sponsor a child," a DARN representative will reach out with more information. If you have any questions, contact Kelly Salmon at [email protected].
Link to sponsor:
https://forms.gle/uJLYYeJFhj4DgFj16
11/05/2025
DARN is in need of gently used adult sized bikes! Here’s how you can get yours to us:
Drop Off:
🚲 driveway of 812 College Ave — anytime!
🚲 2777 Delmar Dr - 1st Saturday of each month, 9-11AM
Pick Up:
If you need to arrange pickup from your home, please comment on this post, and we will reach out to you.
10/04/2025
Just a reminder that our winter coat drive continues through most of October! See details below!
DARN is collecting new or gently used coats for our annual winter coat drive! We have drop off boxes in the lobbies of all 5 Bexley City Schools. All sizes (youth to adult) are needed! Collection boxes will be available through Oct 24.
You can also send a monetary donation for us to purchase coats in needed sizes that we don’t receive. Link to donate: https://bexleydarn.org/give/