United Way of Portage County Ohio

09/11/2026

🚗 Is your child in the right car seat, and is it installed correctly?

Did you know PCHD has four Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians on staff? Our trained team can help families make sure car seats are properly installed, harnesses fit correctly, and children are riding as safely as possible.

Join us for a FREE Car Seat Check:

📅 Tuesday, September 22
⏰ 11 am to 1 pm
📍 Portage County Health District
999 E. Main Street, Ravenna
No appointment necessary

Our Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will provide hands-on education and help you feel confident that your child's car seat is being used correctly.

Right seat. Right fit. Safer rides.

Learn more about PCHD's Car Seat Safety Program: https://portagehealth.net/our-programs/health-education-and-promotion/car-seat-safety/

Questions? Call PCHD at 330-296-9919 Ext. 107.

09/11/2026

🚨 Confirmed Measles Case in Portage County

The Portage County Health District (PCHD) has confirmed one case of measles in Portage County.

At this time, no public exposure locations associated with this case have been identified. PCHD is working closely with the Ohio Department of Health to investigate the case and identify and notify individuals who may have been exposed.

💉 Measles is highly contagious but preventable through vaccination. Residents are encouraged to review their vaccination records and contact their healthcare provider if they are unsure whether they are protected.

PCHD will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.

🔗 Read the full media release: https://portagehealth.net/data-reports-and-forms/press-releases/

09/11/2026

Don’t forget — on September 15th, the County Clothing Center will host a special fundraising evening. Your presence makes a difference, and we’d love for you to join us as we raise support and awareness for this important cause.

09/11/2026

Today, we remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the heroes who answered the call 25 years ago.

We honor the courage, compassion, and spirit of unity that brought communities together in the days that followed.

May we never forget.

09/10/2026

Join us on this free bus tour to learn about some of our community partner programs.

Register through the link below or email [email protected]

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckyyuIGTMkYZpBeR58XRwhlWfsoiPKrJMMVzvnm1VBkItwOA/viewform

Skeels-Mathews Community Center
King Kennedy Community Center
Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio
Northeast Ohio Medical University
Safer Futures
Axess Family Services

09/10/2026

09/09/2026

Looking for lunch or dinnerTODAY? Make it Five Guys and help support the United Way of Portage County! ❤️

📅 Today, Wednesday, September 9
⏰ 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
📍 Five Guys, 623 E. Main St., Kent

Five Guys will donate up to 25% of your purchase to United Way of Portage County!

Dine in: Present the flyer or simply mention that you're there to support United Way.

Ordering online or through the app? Put the word “fundraiser” after your name.

09/09/2026

**THIS IS AN EXERCISE** Today is THE DAY. Training with a full-scale exercise led by Portage County Emergency Management Agency staffed by more than 100 of our besties, aka first responders. Thanks to them and their agencies for being all in on this critical drill.

From 7 am to 3 pm, drivers/neighbors may see increased activity around these areas during the time period:
• Portage County Emergency Operations Center (SR 59)
• The Ravenna Service Garage (Oakwood Street)
• The City of Ravenna building

‼️For the residents that live near the Oakwood Street (Ravenna) area, there will be an increased presence of first responders and other simulation materials (i.e., a smoke machine, lights and sirens, a mock rail car, etc.)‼️

The full-scale drill will test all facets of the new emergency operations center, focusing on response coordination with one municipality impacted by the tornado and complicated by a developing hazardous materials incident that will require a command unit in the field.

**THIS IS AN EXERCISE**

09/09/2026

United Way of Portage County is looking for volunteers for our Reading Role Models program! Volunteers spend time reading with kindergartners in Portage County schools, helping build confidence, encourage a love of books, and create positive experiences around reading.

You don’t have to be a teacher. You just need a love of books and a desire to make a difference. If you’re interested in volunteering, visit our volunteer page here: https://uwportage.galaxydigital.com/. If you have questions, email Maureen at [email protected].

09/08/2026