Pioneer Center / Ross County Board of Developmental Disabilities

05/15/2026

Ohio University and the Ross County Family and Children First Council want to hear from local parents, guardians, and caregivers about the resources available for children and youth in our community.

Your feedback will help identify what’s working well and where additional support may be needed for local families.

Take the 10-minute survey and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card!

https://ohio.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3rutWm0taJHpGQe

05/15/2026

Tomorrow, the Knights of Columbus Council #15793 will host a drive-thru food pantry from 10:00-11:30 A.M. behind St. Peter Church, on the corner of Church and Water Streets. Additionally, diapers and baby formula will be available while supplies last.

Ross County residents in need of food are invited to enter the parking lot using the Church Street entrance and exit onto Water Street. Distribution is scheduled to begin at 10 A.M. Visitors are being asked not to arrive early and block access to the church or Church Street.

05/14/2026

What time is it?⌚️
It's Ross County Jr. Fair "Fair 4 All" time!

05/14/2026

Our May Board meeting is tonight at 6 P.M. Watch the live stream here:

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

05/12/2026

05/06/2026

Our Capital City Crusaders Advocacy Group is hosting a fundraiser to grow and expand programming for adults with developmental disabilities, and we’d love your support!

Currently, our Crusaders
• Host monthly advocacy meetings
• Conduct inclusion audits of local businesses
• Attend events like Advocacy Day at the Ohio Statehouse and the OACB Annual Conference
• Plan and participate in fun, local recreational activities

Every purchase makes a difference. Half of all popcorn sales will go directly back to supporting these meaningful opportunities.

The fundraiser is open now through Monday, May 11.

05/05/2026

Did you spot our team at KIDPALOOZA? 🎉

We had an amazing time connecting with everyone and hope you did, too! Thanks to all who stopped by to say hello, join in the fun, and make the day so special. We’re already looking forward to next year!

05/05/2026

These athletes showed up, worked hard, and delivered! 💪🔥

We are beyond proud to announce that our Ross County Special Olympics powerlifters have qualified for the State Summer Games!

🥈 Carson – Silver Medal
🥉 Trenten – Bronze Medal
🥉 David – Bronze Medal
🎖️ Noah – 4th Place

Your dedication, strength, and determination continue to inspire our entire community. This is what Special Olympics is all about—pushing limits and celebrating every victory along the way.

Let’s cheer them on as they head to STATE! 🏆👏

05/05/2026

What an INCREDIBLE day at the Regional Meet at Upper Arlington High School! 🔥🏃‍♂️

We are beyond proud of our Ross County Special Olympics athletes and the way they showed up, competed, and represented our community today! ❤️

A huge milestone for our program—for the FIRST time in history, we had an athlete compete in the Pentathlon! 👏
Congratulations to JJ Barnhart on an amazing performance and bringing home 5th place! 💪

And let’s hear it for Andy May, who absolutely dominated the day—bringing home GOLD in all THREE events: 🥇
🏅 Long Jump
🏅 100m Dash
🏅 4x100 Relay

Every single athlete gave it their all today, and we couldn’t be more proud of the heart, determination, and sportsmanship shown across the board.

Ross County showed up and showed out! 💯