2020 DC Community Christmas Drive a success
Staff report
Members of the 2020 Darke County Community Christmas Drive steering committee are Frank Marchal (Co-Chairman), Lisa Gasper, Jim Morehouse (Co-Chairman), Mike Boyer, Sharon Fellers, Marty Schipfer, Doug Klinsing, Chris Raffel, and Kristy Cutarelli (not pictured, Christy Bugher). Funds collected through this past year’s Christmas Drive will help Darke County residents in need.
Carol Marsh | Darke County Media
DARKE COUNTY Despite the challenges associated with the pandemic, the 2020 Darke County Community Christmas Drive was quite successful once again as there was a grand total of $43,566.54 collected. The total was the highest ever, surpassing the previous high of $32,091.61 in 2018.
Christmas drive needs your help
Staff report
DARKE COUNTY The 2020 Darke County Community Christmas Drive is slightly behind last year’s pace, so the help of generous supporters will be needed down the stretch. At this point, there is a total of $19,745.89 from the giving through buckets, business donations and private donations. Contributions can still be made at the various locations throughout the county on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18 and 19, and then on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 21 and 22.
Donations can also be made to the “Darke County Community Christmas Drive” by mailing them to the Greenville National Bank, P.O. Box 190, Greenville, Ohio 45331, or by dropping off a donation to Treasurer Mike Boyer at the main branch of the Greenville National Bank. Those who prefer to give online may donate by going to gofundme.com and then click on “Search” to find the “Darke County Community Christmas Drive.” They would then click on “Donate Now” and give through Payp
Different ways to give to the Christmas Drive
Staff report
DARKE COUNTY The Darke County Christmas Drive is off to a good start, but is running a bit behind last year so the donations of generous givers are greatly needed.
Community Christmas Drive Treasurer Mike Boyer reports that the drive has collected a total of $13,933.77 to date from all sources. The receipts from the different “bell ringing” locations have totaled $9,963.77 and business donations have totaled $1,725. Private donations from individuals are at $2,245.
The Christmas Drive helps support the good work of the Salvation Army, the Grace Resurrection Community Center, the FISH Choice Pantry, Community Unity and the food banks in Ansonia, Arcanum and Castine. Besides giving at the various locations around the area, donations can also be made to the “Darke County Community Christmas Drive” by mailing them to the Greenville National Bank, P.O. Box 190, Greenville, OH 45331 or by dropping off a donation to Tr