Is there a way to center across a selection VERTICALLY?

I have been able to do this horizontally with great success, but have been unable to do so vertically. I am not interested in merging the cell(s) in question, because merged cells just create problems.

Another option would be to simply have the text from the cell in the upper right display as far to the right and down as needed. ALT+ENTER allows me to go the next line, so this could be another possible "solution"

Thanks in advance!