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Donate your medical supplies during normal business hours at the Gallia County Health Department<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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CarFit is a free, educational program designed to help drivers improve the “fit” of their vehicles for comfort and safety. A free 20 minute 1-on-1 checkup with a trained CarFit Technician will help you better understand: Proper safety belt use and fit, safe distance between you and your airbag, clear line of sight above the steering wheel, mirror positioning to minimize blind spots, state and local resources. Find your prefect fit Friday May 8, 2026 10:00am-1:00pm at Gallia County Council on Aging 1165 State Route 160, Gallipolis , Ohio 45631. To register contact Marlene Stout at 740-446-7000 or email gccoa.exedir@gmail.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Caring.com<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Caring.com<\/a> is an online destination for caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones. Caring.com<\/a> has helped millions of seniors and families select the right senior care products and services for their loved ones while also saving time and money. Their mission is to help as many seniors & their caregivers as possible through empathetic, expert guidance. Helping caregivers feel less alone and less stressed when navigating the world of difficult senior care decisions. Many of their employees have had personal experience with caregiving and are passionate about making their mission a reality. You can talk to one of their Family Advisors by calling toll-free: (800) 973-1540<\/a>. The material on their site is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal, financial, professional, or medical advice or diagnosis or treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Payingforseniorcare.com<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

PayingForSeniorCare.com<\/a> strives to be the most complete, up-to-date, and reliable source of simple and easy-to-access information about financial resources for seniors and their loved ones on the internet. To accomplish that, the Eldercare Financial Assistance Locator tool<\/a> was created, and comprehensive resources are continually being added and updated for those in every state in the nation. The site is owned and operated by Caring, LLC<\/a>, a leading senior care referral service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Child Abuse Prevention Month Art Contest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Child Abuse Prevention Month
Art Contest: Every Child Deserves a Safe and Happy Childhood<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calling All K-5th<\/sup> Grade Students!<\/strong>
Meigs-Gallia CASA is inviting students to take part in our local child abuse prevention efforts by participating in our art contest to help spread an important message – every child deserves to feel safe, cared for, and supported.
Students are asked to draw a picture that shows what a safe and happy childhood looks like to them.<\/span><\/strong>
Let your creativity help build safer futures for kids!<\/strong>
Students in Kindergarten through 5th<\/sup> Grade can enter in the contest and must complete drawing on 8×10 paper.
First\/Last name, grade, school and parent\/guardian contact must be on back of drawing<\/span> in order to notify the winner.
Drawing must be submitted by Friday February 27th<\/sup> 2026<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There will be ONE winner in each<\/span> grade from each<\/span> school. Those winners will receive a $25 gift card as well as be recognized by the County Commissioners at their April meeting. One OVERALL winner will be selected by Judge L. Scott Powell. The overall winner will receive a $50 gift card, have their artwork displayed in the lobby of Meigs County Juvenile and Probate Court and also have their artwork printed on a t=shirt to be worn by the community members, court officials, school officials, child advocates, etc. on April 8th 2026, which is Ohio Child Abuse Prevention Day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay tuned for details on how to purchase the winning t-shirt. Proceeds from t-shirt sales will directly benefit our local children. Any questions please contact Chelsey Kloes at 740-992-6769.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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