Van Wert County Victims Services

05/08/2026

There’s still time to get in on this! Just $20 gets you entered into EVERY daily drawing! All winners are re-entered, so you could win multiple prizes!🎉

📣 MAY GIVEAWAY STARTS TOMORROW! 📣

Thanks to our generous donors and sponsors, we have over $7,400 in prizes to give away throughout the month of May! That means 31 days. 31 winners. 31 chances to win.

And don’t forget our GRAND PRIZE: A Blackstone Griddle + Ebel’s Gift Card, drawn May 31st!

There’s still time to enter! Just $20 gets you entered into EVERY daily drawing, and you can still join in anytime during the month! All Winners are re-entered!

👉 Venmo: -Ashley2023

01/22/2026

📣 For the safety of our volunteers and those who attend, we are postponing the mobile food distribution event that was originally scheduled for next Tuesday. We will have a distribution on TUESDAY, FEB. 3RD and TUESDAY, FEB. 24TH! 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Please share!! We can also always use volunteers for these events. Please reach out if you are interested.

01/07/2026

🎉Thank you to the Van Wert County Foundation!🎉

We are honored to have received a $1,000 grant through the Walter A. Hoffman Memorial Fund in support of our goal to Strengthen Support for Victims in Van Wert County.

This grant was an important step in our agency’s regrowth, helping us strengthen our capacity so we can continue our work and opening the door to expand services to provide even more meaningful support for victims of crime in our community.

We sincerely thank the Van Wert County Foundation and the donors of the Walter A. Hoffman Memorial Fund for their investment in our mission and in the future of victim advocacy in Van Wert County.

11/05/2025

🌟 Thank you, Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative! 🌟

We’re so grateful for the $500 donation from the Operation Round Up program to help us continue providing educational materials and victim information to those we serve.

A special thank you to Kent McMillen! Kent was our first director and one of our original founders when the organization was formed in 1993, and to this day, he remains an active member of our board. His dedication continues to inspire our mission every day.

Thank you, again, Paulding Putnam, for supporting victims and survivors in our community! 💙

Van Wert County Crime Victim Services received $500 to cover the cost of printing educational materials and victim information. Pictured here is Crime Victim Services Board Member Kent McMillen. Kent was the first director of of the organization and one of the original founders.

10/06/2025

📣Reminder📣

This event is happening today! Please, don't forget to mention us to your server!

💜 Domestic Violence Awareness Month is right around the corner 💜

Every day, survivors of domestic violence and intimate partner violence in Van Wert County reach out for safety, hope, and support. At Van Wert County Victim Services, we stand beside them, offering advocacy and resources when they need it most. Your support will help us continue this vital work.

✨ On Monday, October 6 from 5–8 PM, you can make a difference just by ordering a meal.

📍 Beer Barrel Pizza & Grill – 205 Towne Center Blvd, Van Wert, OH 45891

👉 Important: When you dine in or place a carryout order, you should mention Van Wert County Victim Services, or show them this post. 15% of your bill will be donated to help support survivors in our community.

Together, we can raise awareness, uplift survivors, and create a safer community. 💜

09/26/2025

We still have spots available for this Friday's blood drive. Click here and use the code "VWDOC" to reserve your spot: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive

09/18/2025

Our phone service has been restored!

09/17/2025

‼️Attention‼️

Our primary phone line is currently unavailable. Until the issue is resolved, we can still be reached by contacting the cell phone: 567-259-9077.

09/11/2025

💜 Domestic Violence Awareness Month is right around the corner 💜

Every day, survivors of domestic violence and intimate partner violence in Van Wert County reach out for safety, hope, and support. At Van Wert County Victim Services, we stand beside them, offering advocacy and resources when they need it most. Your support will help us continue this vital work.

✨ On Monday, October 6 from 5–8 PM, you can make a difference just by ordering a meal.

📍 Beer Barrel Pizza & Grill – 205 Towne Center Blvd, Van Wert, OH 45891

👉 Important: When you dine in or place a carryout order, you should mention Van Wert County Victim Services, or show them this post. 15% of your bill will be donated to help support survivors in our community.

Together, we can raise awareness, uplift survivors, and create a safer community. 💜

08/20/2025

📢 Exciting News – We now have a cell phone!📢

Need support? Have questions? Just want to talk? You can now TEXT an advocate directly!

Here’s what this means for the people we serve:

✅ Safer & More Private – Texting can feel less intimidating and more discreet, especially for those unable to make a call. And, survivors can reach out on their own terms, without needing to explain their situation out loud.
📞 Faster Access to Help – Advocates are often in court or out in the community; texting ensures quicker, more direct communication.
🚪 Easier to Reach Us – Whether it’s a question, update, or just someone to talk to, help is only a text away.
💬 Quick & Responsive – Survivors will be able to get answers and emotional support faster than ever.
🔄 Never Feel Out of the Loop – Consistent communication helps build trust and keeps everyone engaged.
🤝 Stronger Connection – With easier access to information and updates, victims stay empowered, supported, and informed throughout the process.

We know that reaching out can be hard. That’s why we’re committed to making our services as accessible and supportive as possible. This new phone is one more way we’re breaking down barriers; ensuring survivors have direct access to the help they need, when they need it.💙