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On November 2nd, the Van Wert County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was dispatched to assist the Willshire 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 the following Case # with your donation so that we can ensure they are distributed to the correct family:

Case # 1478 

Adult Male: Pants 38/32, Shirts 2XL, Footwear 11, Coats 2XL

Donations for the fire victims should be taken to the following locations based on the contents:

Clothing Items:
Trinity Global Methodist Church
220 South Walnut Street
Van Wert, OH 45891
Business Hours: Mon – Thur 8:00am – 4:00pm

Larger Appliances and Furniture:
Trinity Friends Church
605 North Franklin Street
Van Wert, OH 45891
Business Hours: Mon – Fri 9:00am – 4:00pm
*Some appliances may not be needed, in the event that we cannot accept your donation, we may ask that you return to pick up your items as storage space is low.*

Donations will be collected until 11/9/2025. 

Monetary donations can be dropped off or sent to Van Wert County Foundation/CERT located at 138 E. Main St. in Van Wert. Please include the Case # 1478 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 the Case #  in the Donation Note.

Any questions, please call the EMA office at 419-238-1300.