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Care Train of Union County is
a 501(c)3 non-profit organization to assist families
and residents
of Union County by providing food and toys to those families/individuals
experiencing economic
difficulties during the Holiday Season.
For almost two decades, Dave
Laslow, long-time Marysville resident and founder
of the Care Train
of Union County, has been working with kindhearted
volunteers to provide children and their families
with food and gifts during the holiday season.
Built on a strong commitment of serving and
giving, the organization raises funds and collects
contributions to distribute to those in need
throughout the community.
The program, which began
with a cardboard box placed inside the entrance
of Dave’s
local
Burger King, has since grown into a viable 501(c)3
non-profit organization staffed with dozens of
devoted volunteers.
As part of the Care Train
of Union County program, gifts of love for
the less fortunate are collected from the community.
In addition, a live auction is held on the second
Saturday of December to serve
as the highlight fundraising event and grand
finale.
Working in cooperation with the Department of Job and Family Services and Union County Senior Services, the mission
of the Care Train of Union County is to identify
those who are facing economic difficulties and
provide them with toys, food and other essentials
to help bring a sense of joy during the holiday
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The Care Train of Union County is managed by a part time executive director and governed by a group of dedicated community members who are committed to fulfilling holiday dreams. The Care Train Team also includes countless volunteers who assist with securing auction items, solicitation sponsors, gathering toys, setting up for the Care Train Auction and finally, distributing toys and food vouchers to families in need.
Bob Berbee, Barry Border, Anne Breneman, Rich Cencula, Jim Cesa, Phillip Connolly, Bruce Daniels, Shelby Daniels, Dan Fitzgerald, Teresa Jackson, Dave Laslow, Laura Laslow, Clay Moore, Karen Page, Dani Plank, Mike Ramsey, Ron Reich and Dan Westlake.
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“Since the beginning in 1987,
our vision for the Care Train of Union County was
to
make a huge impact in the community,” says
Dave Laslow, founder and originator of the organization.
“It is truly an awesome
experience to see the spirit of the holiday season
come alive through this organization. Each year we
begin the review, planning and organizing efforts
early in order to touch as many lives as possible
with the gifts we receive. The overwhelming feeling
of awe and wonder is indescribable as we witness
an outpouring of love, compassion and generosity
from so many good folks working together to help
others in need.” |
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Care Train
PO Box 68
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 738-7946
email
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