Donations sought for VW fire victims

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On Thursday, April 10, the Van Wert County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was dispatched to assist the Van Wert Fire Department for a house fire. CERT is working to raise support for the families. After meeting with the family it is determined that clothing, and monetary donations are needed.
 
Please include Case No. 9078 with your donation so CERT can ensure it is are distributed to the correct family:
 
Adult female: medium/large leggings, medium shirts, size 9 shoes, medium/large coats.
Adult male: 32×30 pants, large shirts, (no shoes needed), large coats.
Youth female: X-small pants (no jeans), X-small/small shirts, youth size.12/13 shoes, medium coats.
Youth male: 2T pants, 2T shirts, youth size 7 shoes.
Infant: 6/9 month clothes, baby bottles and breast pump
 
Donations for the fire victims should be taken to the following locations based on the contents:
 
Clothing items:
Trinity Global Methodist Church
220 S. Walnut St.
Van Wert
Business hours: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Larger appliances and furniture:
Trinity Friends Church
605 N. Franklin St.
Van Wert
Business hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Some appliances may not be needed, in the event that CERT cannot accept your donation, you may be asked to return to pick up your items as storage space is low.
 
Donations will be collected until Thursday, April 17.
 
Monetary donations can be dropped off or sent to Van Wert County Foundation/CERT located at 138 E. Main St., Van Wert. Please include  Case No. 9078 in the memo. 
 
Donations can also be made online at vanwertcountyfoundation.org by clicking ‘Donate’ and selecting the ‘Van Wert EMA/CERT Fund’ and include Case No. 9078 in the donation note.
 
Anyone with questions should call the EMA office at 419.238.1300.
 
CERT is a United Way agency.