Holmes County Pottery Day Raises Funds for OneEighty Services

Holmes County Friends of OneEighty announced a community Pottery Day fundraiser scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon at West Holmes Middle School, 10901 State Route 39 in Millersburg. For $15 per participant, attendees of all ages may design and glaze one pottery piece under the instruction of West Holmes Middle School art teacher Amy Rohr. Finished pieces will be fired and available for pickup in February. No reservations are required.

The event is organized by the Holmes County Friends of OneEighty volunteer group and will raise funds for OneEighty, a nonprofit that provides services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, addiction and mental health needs. Organizers framed the activity as community-focused, pairing arts instruction and a family-friendly setting with mission-driven fundraising to bolster local support services.

Practical details are straightforward: the fee covers one pottery piece per participant and both children and adults are welcome to participate. Workstations and glazing materials will be provided during the three-hour session, and completed pieces will be fired by organizers and returned in February. The event does not require online registration or advance reservations, making it accessible for drop-in participation during the scheduled hours.

Local business sponsorship underwrites the fundraiser. Sponsors are contributing across platinum, gold, silver and bronze tiers, including Commercial & Savings Bank, Holmes Family Medicine, Coblentz Chocolate and Dutchman Hospitality among the supporters. The sponsorship structure reflects a community effort to sustain nonprofit capacity at a time when demand for social services remains high.

Beyond the immediate fundraising goal, the event highlights the role of volunteer-led initiatives in Holmes County’s social safety net. Community fundraisers such as this help maintain services for vulnerable residents without relying solely on government funding, and they foster volunteer engagement and local partnerships that can strengthen service delivery and civic ties.

Residents seeking more information or interested in volunteering may contact event organizer Eleanor Runyan by phone or text at 330-231-1165. The Pottery Day offers a low-cost, family-oriented way for local people to contribute time and money to a nonprofit that serves survivors of violence, addiction and mental health challenges while participating in a hands-on arts activity.