Local students can go back to school with access to new resources thanks to the Bowling Green Salvation Army and United Way in Wood County. The nonprofits are sponsoring the Wood County Back to School Fair from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. today at the Woodland Mall, 1234 North Main St. in Bowling Green.
Local organizations are providing information about the services and opportunities available to local students and their families including out of school programming, health care options, rent and utility assistance, early intervention services and more. The Portage Lions Club will provide vision screenings for preschoolers. The event is free and open to the public. Participating agencies include Girl Scouts of Northwest Ohio; WSOS Community Action Commission, The Cocoon, Boy Scouts of America, Children’s Resource Center, Wood County Health District and Wood County Hospital. Individuals interested in volunteering, seeking more information, or wishing to make a donation should contact the Bowling Green Salvation Army at 419-352-5918.
