The effort took place at the EMERGE Recovery and Trade Initiative, where volunteers loaded donations to send to Ukrainian refugees.
Registered sex offender accused of sexually abusing a teenage girl charged with charges “This represents the people of the Miami Valley coming together and trying to make a difference,” said Governor DeWine. The governor and the first lady came with their own donation box. “I mainly brought things for children,” said Fran DeWine. The EMERGE building has been used as a storage facility for donations prior to shipment. The body helps people recover and children who come out of foster care. They partnered with the DeCoach Rehab Center and Matthew 25, a Cincinnati-based disaster relief and relief organization. 3 men in custody after high-speed chases, accident that killed a Bluffton police officer on I-75 The governor said people who have donated are an example of Ohioans helping others in a time of need. “When we watch these horrible images on TV and the great tragedy, I think the first thing that comes to mind is ‘Can I do something?’ What can I do?’ And that’s really the answer. “This is an opportunity for people to come forward and give things,” said Governor DeWine. Donations will be accepted at EMERGE, located at 2960 West Enon Road, until April 15. © 2022 Cox Media Group