Van Wert County CERT

05/07/2026

On 5-4-26, Van Wert Fire Dept was dispatched to a house fire and the family called Van Wert CERT requesting monetary gifts only, after being displaced from their home.

Please include the following Case # with your donation so that we can ensure they are distributed to the correct family.

Case #0526.

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 #0526 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 #0526 in the Donation Note.

Any questions, please call the EMA office at 419-238-1300.
We appreciate your support!
CERT is a United Way agency.

04/01/2026

02/22/2026

On February 21st, the Van Wert County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was dispatched to assist the Ohio City Fire Department for a house fire. CERT is working to raise support for the families. After meeting with the family it is determined that only 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 #0221

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 #0221 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 #0221 in the Donation Note.

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

We appreciate your support!

CERT is a United Way agency.

Photo Credit: CERT

01/22/2026

On January 21st, the Van Wert County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was dispatched to assist the Van Wert City 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 #7487

Adult Female: 29 Jeans/Med. Sweatpants, XL Shirts, 8.5 Footwear, XL Coats
Adult Female: Small Sweatpants, Small Shirts, Small Coats
Adult Female: M/L Sweatpants, M/L Shirts, 9.5 Footwear, Large Coats
Adult Female: 11/12 Jeans/Med. Sweatpants, L/XL Shirts, 9.5 Footwear, Large Coats
Adult Male: 32/32 Pants, Large Shirts, Large Coats

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 January 28, 2026.

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 #7487 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 #7487 in the Donation Note.

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

We appreciate your support!

CERT is a United Way agency.

Photo Credit: Bob Barnes

01/03/2026

On January 3rd, the Van Wert County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was dispatched to assist the Wren 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 #157488

Adult Female: Pants XXL, Shirts XXL, Shoes 9, Coats 2XL
Adult Male: Pants 44x30, Shirts XXL, Shoes 11, Coats 2XL
Minor Female: Pants 10-12, Shirts 10-12, Shoes 5, Coats 10-12
Minor Male: Pants 4T, Shirts 4T, Shoes 8T, Coats 4T

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 January 10, 2026.

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 #157488 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.

We appreciate your support!

CERT is a United Way agency.

11/03/2025

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.

We appreciate your support!

CERT is a United Way agency.

Photo Credit: Bob Barnes

06/19/2025

05/28/2025

On May 22nd, the Van Wert County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was dispatched to assist the Middle Point Fire Department for a house fire. CERT is working to raise support for the families. After meeting with the family it is determined that only 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 #9075

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 #9075 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 #9075 in the Donation Note.

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

We appreciate your support!

CERT is a United Way agency.

Photo Credit: Bob Barnes

05/11/2025

On May 10th, 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 the following Case # with your donation so that we can ensure they are distributed to the correct family:

Case #9076

Adult Male: Pants - 32x32, Shirts - Medium, Shoes - 9.5
Adult Female: Pants - Med (10-11), Shirts - Medium, Shoes - 8
Minor Male: Pants - Large, Shirts - Medium, Shoes - 11.5
Minor Female: Pants - 4T, Shirts - 4T, Shoes - Child 9
Infant Female: Newborn/0-3mo clothes, infant socks, car seat, crib

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 5/17/2025.

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 #9076 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 #9076 in the Donation Note.

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

We appreciate your support!

CERT is a United Way agency.

Photo Credit: Bob Barnes

05/11/2025

Funds from these shirts will benefit local first responders and their mental health journeys. Choose "Pick Up in Store (Create With Sara)" for FREE shipping, and your items will be delivered to the fire station for you to pick up there!

04/26/2025

The chicken is on!! If you plan to come see us today and get this amazing meal for a GREAT cause please come in off of Main Street and form the line going east down Franklin street. Just pull up out front, let us know how many you need and help us fill the boot for Chaise!