United Way of Ross County

06/11/2026

Truck parade information ☺️

🚧 The Kenworth Truck Parade takes place this Saturday! Here are the road closure plans and parade route mapping.

Road closures begin - 4:00pm
Parade begins - 8:30pm

06/10/2026

Be sure to stop by the United Way of Ross County booth in our parking lot at 69 E. Water Street. The first 70 visitors will receive a FREE glow stick while supplies last.

We're also excited to welcome some of the community's favorite businesses and organizations to our parking lot:

The Haute Doggerie
Hometown Apparel and Screen Printing LLC
Nothing Bundt Cakes
The Local Kitchen
Crumbl
Raising Cane's
Pearle Vision

Whether you're looking for great food, or sweet treats, be sure to stop by on Saturday, June 13, and help us celebrate Kenworth Truck Co.!

06/10/2026

🍞 Help Us Raise Some Dough for a Great Cause! 🍞

Join us tomorrow, June 11, 2026, at Panera Bread and support the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ross County! Panera will generously donate 25% of all qualifying sales!

Stop by, enjoy your favorite Panera meal, and help put books into the hands of little readers throughout Ross County! 📚💙

06/10/2026

🚛🎉 Only 4 Days Until the Kenworth Truck Parade! 🎉🚛

The countdown is on! We are just 5 days away from the World's BEST Truck Parade!

We'll have some of the BEST guests in our parking lot, including delicious food from The Haute Doggerie, and sweet treats from Crumbl, Nothing Bundt Cakes and more! Raising Cane's will also be set up in our parking lot! Located at 69 E Water Street, Chillicothe, Ohio, 45601.

Bring your family, grab some yummy food, and enjoy the BEST parade and help us celebrate Kenworth Truck Co.!

06/09/2026

🇺🇸 Our Haulin’ Coins for a Cause truck banks have officially rolled into their destination...the Kenworth plant, where the team will soon cast their votes for the Team’s Choice Award. 🚚💙

We’re so grateful for the downtown businesses that jumped into this inaugural project with creativity, enthusiasm, and meaningful conversations with their customers. You made this idea come alive.

Thank you, Nellie Dog Pottery & Paints, for building and donating the banks to the celebration of the World's Best Truck Parade. Did you know 23 states will be represented by drivers in this year's parade?

Which truck bank has captured your heart? 😍

06/08/2026

Sweet news! for the Soul is serving up an old‑fashioned Lemonade Stand at Portagree Pottery this Saturday as our community gears up for Saturday’s Truck Parade. A heartfelt thank you to them for supporting the fun and spirit of community.

Come see us in front of Portagree Pottery, 37 N Paint St.,Saturday June 13, Kenworth Truck Parade Day! Its a fun thing to create an old fashioned lemonade stand with proceeds going to United Way of Ross County.

06/08/2026

🚛🎉 Only 5 Days Until the Kenworth Truck Parade! 🎉🚛

The countdown is on! We are just 5 days away from the World's BEST Truck Parade!

We'll have some of the BEST guests in our parking lot, including delicious food from The Haute Doggerie, and sweet treats from Crumbl, Nothing Bundt Cakes and more! Raising Cane's will also be set up in our parking lot! Located at 69 E Water Street, Chillicothe, Ohio, 45601.

Bring your family, grab some yummy food, and enjoy the BEST parade and help us celebrate Kenworth Truck Co.!

06/07/2026

Last week we attended the Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library's Bookworm Summer Reading Kickoff Party to share information about our Dolly Parton Imagination Library program!

We also had the opportunity to give away lots of free repurposed books to local children. It was such a wonderful event, and we are so thankful to the library for having us! 📚✨

06/06/2026

🍗✨ TODAY IS THE DAY! ✨🍜

The Lunch Box is hosting their Dine to Donate event TODAY in support of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ross County!

Be sure to bring your little reader along for some fun! We have few special curated book bundles available for 5 lucky little readers! Just ask if there are any bundles left when you stop by to pick up your order! 📖✨

Every Chicken Noodle Dinner purchased helps us continue putting books into the hands of children across Ross County.

06/06/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃It’s Chillicothe Half Marathon RACE DAY! 🏃🏼‍♂️ 🏃‍♀️

Today, every mile means more. As runners hit the course and push toward the finish line, they’re also helping make a lasting difference throughout our community.

United Way of Ross County is proud to serve as the charity partner for this incredible event. Together, we’re supporting programs and initiatives that strengthen local families, create opportunities for children, and build a healthier, more connected Ross County.

UNITED IS THE WAY!