VAN WERT, Ohio – Robert “Bob” Wiggins passed away at the end of 2012. He was a member of the Negro American Baseball League (NAL) and played in 1959 and 1960. He was also the grandfather of Tonya Branson, Marsh Foundation school family teacher. Branson helped bring Wiggins to The Marsh on two...

VAN WERT, Ohio – The Marsh Foundation ‘Marsh Grown’ garden program concluded for 2012 with the annual sale of poinsettias. The successful sale generated more than $500 in profits for the garden crew. A total of 147 plants were sold. There were eight youth that participated in the sale and worked a...

VAN WERT, Ohio –The Marsh Foundation School will hold its annual Christmas Program and Luncheon on Friday, Dec. 21 beginning at 10:15 a.m. Each student will perform during the piano recital and in the school’s production of “Scrooge.” Following the performances, a luncheon will be held in the...

VAN WERT, Ohio – What do the girls at The Marsh Foundation’s Clymer Hall and the models of Los Angeles Fashion week have in common? They’ve both recently been spotted wearing fabrics and clothing from Halston Clothing! Author and philanthropist Dennis Yang of the Papa Didos Ideals Foundation and...

VAN WERT, Ohio – Youth at The Marsh Foundation are once again selling poinsettias this holiday season. All proceeds from the sale will go to the campus’ Marsh Grown gardening program. The plants make beautiful decorations and holiday gifts. There are three sizes available. The multi-bloom plants...

VAN WERT, Ohio – The Marsh Foundation has recently promoted two experienced family teachers. Rob Davis has taken the position of CPST and Kelly Gross is the new coordinator of admissions and training. Davis has been employed at The Marsh for more than eight years. He’s held the positions of family...

VAN WERT, Ohio – CARF International recently announced that The Marsh Foundation has been reaccredited for a period of three years for its Case Management/Services Coordination: Mental Health (Children and Adolescents); Outpatient Treatment: Mental Health (Adults); and Outpatient Treatment: Mental...

VAN WERT, Ohio – The Marsh Foundation recently hosted Heather T. Forbes LCSW, a nationally known speaker and author, for a daylong training entitled “Why Tokens Aren’t Working: Helping Children with Difficult Behaviors.” The seminar was a collaborative effort between Mercer County DJFS and the...

VAN WERT, Ohio – On Thursday, Jennifer Justice, the deputy director of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) visited The Marsh Foundation in Van Wert. She made the trip along with Mark Mecum, the executive director of the Ohio Association of Child Caring Agencies (OACCA) in an...

VAN WERT, Ohio - The Marsh Foundation School held its annual spring celebration on Friday, May 25. The day included piano recitals, a musical production of The Wizard of Oz, an awards program and a luncheon. In addition, two students were honored for receiving their high school diploma; one from...