Our History

“…you show love for others by truly helping them and not merely by talking about it. When we love others, we know we belong to the Truth, and we feel at ease in the presence of God…” (taken from 1 John 3:18)

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How We Got Started

T-4-C was founded in 1966 as a result of a (5) five county study by the Ohio Council of Churches and the Ohio State University.  Representatives from several major church denominations partnered with community leaders within our county to address humanitarian needs such as poverty and housing that were not met otherwise.  It was established as a non-profit, non-denominational agency and remains so to this day.  An Executive Director operates the agency under the authority of a (24) member Board. To request an informative presentation on any of our programs please contact T-4-C at 330.343.6012

Share-A-Christmas

1974

October/November: The Times Reporter featured a series of articles on critical needs facing low income families in Tuscarawas County (inflation, rising energy costs, low fixed income). In regard to the Christmas Season, there was an overwhelming public response. By Christmas Eve, under the direction of the staff of the Tuscarawas County Department of Human Services, food and gifts were generously given to over 200 families.

Little did anyone know that Share-A-Christmas was born!

1975

The following year, in the spirit of the holidays, T-4-C (Tuscarawas County Council for Church and Community) and the Tuscarawas County Department of Human Services partnered together for a coordinated effort. That year, with the help of many volunteers and the generosity of our communities, 365 families who were receiving public assistance were helped.

1976

With continuing concern, the scope of caring was broadened to include all families of the county in need. Also, this was the first year that WJER Radio and Indian Valley F.F.A. (Future Farmers of America) students joined forces to implement a county-wide toy drive. . . WJER and Indian Valley F.F.A. have remained faithful to their annual toy mission to this very day.

1979

For the first time, volunteer Community Co-Chairs assisted the Tuscarawas County Department of Human Services and T-4-C in recruiting volunteers for interviewing and processing applications.

Today

In the present, Share-A-Christmas continues as a vibrant county-wide mission reflecting the caring heart and generous spirit of the people, churches, businesses, schools and organizations of our communities; and thousands are blessed because of it.

“God bless us, every one.” – A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

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