BUCYRUS—At the February 16, 2022, Crawford County Board of Health meeting, expressions of gratitude were shared as Board President, Zach Wolfe, signed certificates recognizing the 2021 Donors of Excellence.
The Board of Health recognized the many generous individual and organizations that donated items in 2021 to be distributed to local families in the community. CCPH was humbled as many of the donations in 2021 exceeded the amounts and quantities received in past years. The following are recognized as a Donor of Excellence:
- Amvets Post 27
- Benton General Store
- Bucyrus Dental Solutions
- Crawford County Senior Fair Board
- Crawford County Family & Children First Council
- Dzugan Real Estate Services
- Galion LLC
- GE Lighting
- GE IUE Local 847704
- Gloria Nelson
- John Roop & Family
- New Washington Community Quilters
- Park National Bank
- Plankton United Methodist Church
- Woodlawn UMC
Many of the donated items are distributed to area families through the WIC or Help Me Grow programs at CCPH. Pam Kalb, Contract Manager of the Help Me Grow program, shared with the Board, “We are constantly amazed at the kindness and generosity of our community. Being able to provide families with needed baby supplies and other necessities many of us take for granted is so rewarding. The families are always thankful. We are truly blessed to have businesses and individuals that want the children we serve to feel like our community cares about them. Whether it is burp cloths, diapers, wipes, hand-knitted hats, and blankets, or Christmas presents for the children to open and enjoy, we are truly grateful for each and every donation, big or small.”
For more information on the WIC or Help Me Grow programs, or on how you can donate items to help local families, contact Crawford County Public Health at (419)562-5871.