Richland Outreach Center

06/02/2026

A Simple Way to Make a Big Difference

As we continue serving children and families throughout Richland County, we have some immediate needs that our community can help fill.

🧷 Diapers, pull-ups, and wipes are in high demand right now and are needed for families we assist on a regular basis.

🎄 We are also already preparing for our annual Christmas event, which helps bring joy, gifts, and holiday magic to local children and families who may otherwise go without. Christmas items are a top priority as we begin planning months in advance as we help 1,000 childrenthis day.

If you'd like to help, we've made it easy!

🛒 Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1D29R77V944RE?ref_=wl_share

💲 Prefer to donate and let us shop for the needed items? Venmo:

Every diaper, package of wipes, toy, stocking stuffer, and donation makes a direct impact on a local child or family in need.

For over 10 years, ROC has been helping thousands of families throughout our community thanks to the generosity of people like you. We couldn't do this without your support.

Please consider purchasing an item, making a donation, or sharing this post to help us reach more people.

Together, we can continue making a difference—one family at a time.

05/30/2026

This lady has helped us so many times and other people. Now its our turn to help her. If you're able to please help her out.

05/28/2026

Reading posts like this is exactly why we continue to do what we do.
For more than 4 years, it has been an honor for our organization to provide holiday meals and support to the incredible men and women of Security Forces while they are away from their families protecting our community and country.
Thank you for your service, sacrifice, and dedication, not just during the holidays, but every single day. We are grateful for the opportunity to give back to those who give so much.
A huge thank you as well to our volunteers, donors, and community supporters who help make projects like this possible. We could not do it without you all!

If you would like to support our Hero Project and help us continue providing meals, care packages, and support to our local military members, donations can be sent through Venmo at or mailed to:

Richland Outreach Center
24 Short Street
PO Box 3314
Lexington, Ohio 44904

Please put “Hero Project” in the memo for both donation methods.

05/28/2026

Not our event but we wanted to share. Any questions, the contact information is at the bottom of the flyer! 🧡🎣🌞

05/25/2026

Today, the Richland Outreach Center family gathers not just to look back, but to lean in.... remembering the extraordinary men and women who gave everything so that we could share days like today together.

​Memorial Day is a heavy reminder that our community's freedom, safety, and warmth were bought with a price. Behind every white headstone is a story of a son, a daughter, a parent, a spouse, or a friend who loved their country enough to step forward, and loved us enough to never return.

​True honor isn't just found in a moment of silence; it’s found in how we live our lives in their absence. It is found in how we serve one another, support our local military families, and build a stronger, more loving community right here at home. Together, we honor, remember, and serve.

​To the families who carry an empty seat at the table today: We see you. We grieve with you. We honor you.

05/23/2026

Our incredible volunteers had the privilege of delivering a full cookout meal to the men and women of the 179th Security Forces Squadron. Traditionally, we provide meals on the actual holidays, but this time we wanted to do something a little different and ensure that leadership could be included as well. These dedicated service members work tirelessly to protect and serve, often sacrificing time with their own families so that we can enjoy precious moments with ours.
We have grown to love this group of men and women and are continually inspired by their commitment, professionalism, and servant hearts. It is an honor to support them through our Hero Project.
None of this would be possible without the generosity of our community. Because of your donations, we are able to provide meals, care packages, and support to our local military members throughout the year.
If you would like to help us continue showing appreciation to our LOCAL HEROES, donations can be sent via:
Venmo:
📝 Please put "Hero Project" in the memo.

Thank you to everyone who supports this mission. Together, we are making sure our service members know they are valued, appreciated, and never forgotten.

CHECK OUT THE FUN WE HAD ON OUR TIKTOK PAGE!!

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05/23/2026

Diaper Distribution Update!
This month, thanks to the incredible support of our community, we were able to distribute 4,250 diapers to local families in need!
As our program continues to grow, we could really use donations of:
Fragrance-free baby wipes
👶 Size 3 diapers
👶 Size 4 diapers
👶 Size 6 diapers
Note: We are looking for any brands at this time, just NOT members mark.
If you or your business are able to help, please send us a message. Every donation helps keep babies clean, healthy, and comfortable while easing the burden on families who need a little hand up.
📢 REMINDER: Our diaper distribution hours have changed! To better serve working families who don't get off work until 5:00 PM or later, distribution is now held from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. We listened to your feedback and extended our hours to make this resource more accessible for everyone.
Thank you for helping us support families throughout Richland County. Together, we are making a difference—one diaper at a time.

05/20/2026

WE MADE IT to the next round... voting ends in NINE days. If you could please take a minute and go vote for us in the Nonprofitsection. We'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance for all your support!!!

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05/18/2026

We are incredibly grateful to Ralph Phillips VFW Post 291 for their generous support of our Hero Project.

This initiative is all about showing up for the men and women of the 179th Cyberspace Wing Security Squadron—especially during the moments that are hardest, like holidays spent away from family or deployments far from home. Through hot meals, care packages, and meeting real needs, we aim to remind them that their sacrifice is seen and deeply appreciated.

Thank you for helping us pour back into those who give so much. Your support is making a meaningful impact.

05/17/2026

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to The American Legion, O’Brien Post 326 for their generous donation to our Hero Project. Your support means more than words can express.

Our Hero Project is dedicated to serving the men and women of the 179th Cyberspace Wing Security Squadron—those who sacrifice time with their families to serve and protect. On holidays when they can’t be home, we provide hot, home-cooked meals to remind them they are not forgotten. When they are deployed, we send care packages and meet needs however we can.

Because of partners like you, we’re able to bring a little bit of home to our heroes. Thank you for standing with us in honoring and supporting those who serve.