SYRACUSE — The 28th Annual Beaman Home Golf Scramble will be held on Monday, August 3, 2020, at South Shore Golf Club in Syracuse. Team registrations are now being accepted. The entry fees are $400 per 4-person team. The tournament format is an 18-hole scramble, and the entry fee includes green fees, cart rental, lunch, prizes and …read more.

WARSAW – Leaders from K21 Health Foundation, Kosciusko County Community Foundation, United Way of Kosciusko County and Zimmer Biomet Foundation have announced the second wave of grants in response to the community’s needs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The initial round of grants totaling $20,000, announced less than two weeks ago provided support …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Board of Realtors presented the Beaman Home with a check for $10,000 at a meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 15. The check was presented to Jennifer Hayes, executive director, Beaman Home, according to a news release. The monies were raised at KBOR’s 2019 Christmas party on Dec. 5 through silent and live …read more.

WARSAW — The VFW James W. Sittler Post 1126 and the Auxiliary Post 1126 each presented checks to the Beaman Home in the amount of $500 each, for a total of $1,000.  The James W. Sittler Post 1126 and Auxiliary donate to a nonprofit organization each year during the holiday season. “The veterans of James …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Altrusa International, Warsaw, hosted its 10th annual bingo fundraiser for the Beaman Home on Oct.  17, at the Heritage room in Winona Lake.  As founders of the Beaman Home, Altrusa continues to support Beaman with this annual service project.  Attendees enjoyed catered food, valuable bingo and door prizes graciously donated by the community …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University has received a grant to build on its efforts to raise awareness about sexual assault prevention and response at its Fort Wayne and North Manchester campuses. The CARE Initiative was established at Manchester University in 2016 with a $300,000, three-year grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice Office of …read more.

PLYMOUTH — The Beaman Home will host an open house event at Plymouth Public Library from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19. The public is invited to attend the free, drop-in event. No RSVP is required. There will be light refreshments and the community can mingle with the staff and ask any questions. It …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Beaman Home is hosting its inaugural Angel 5K Run and Community Block Party in late September.

WARSAW — The monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Council was a chance for the various non-profit beneficiaries in the county to pitch their programs prior to receiving county dollars to help their causes. Prior to a lengthy discussion and ultimate inaction involving the high-profile county wheel tax, the council heard from the county’s historical …read more.

WARSAW — A gathering of contributors and stakeholders braved the 90-degree heat to officially mark the opening of a small retail shop with a philanthropic purpose. Mary Ann’s Place, located at 325 Argonne Road, will serve donation drop-off center and thrift store. “Today is our grand opening of Mary Ann’s Place.” Said Kacey Anderson Beaman …read more.

SYRACUSE – The 27th Beaman Home Golf Outing raised nearly $16,000 to give back to the services of the organization.

WARSAW — The Beaman Home is more than just an emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence. The Beaman Home staff work with clients throughout their entire journey to build a healthy life and healthy support system for themselves and their children. They offer individualized case management, housing case management, outreach case management, children and family programming, counseling and a …read more.

SYRACUSE – The 27th Annual Beaman Home Golf Scramble will be held on Monday, June 3, at South Shore Golf Club in Syracuse.

WINONA LAKE — Amy Batten’s voice quivered momentarily while she explained the life-changing experiences she faced two dozen years ago. A large image of Batten loomed above on a large screen as Batten spoke at Beaman Home’s annual Angels of Hope Luncheon at Christ’s Covenant Church Wednesday, April 17, and revisited her relationship with a …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Beaman Home will host its third annual Angels of Hope luncheon April 17. The event, at Christ’s Covenant Church, 2090 E. Pierceton Road, Winona Lake, coincides with Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Check-in is at 11:30 a.m., and the program begins at noon, according to information provided by The Beaman Home. The annual event is …read more.

PLYMOUTH — The Beaman Home Outreach Program will now offer office hours at the Marshall County Neighborhood Center in Plymouth, 402 West Garro St., from 9 a.m. to noon on Fridays. By providing more definite hours, the Beaman Home is able to reach more survivors of trauma, domestic abuse and sexual assault and provide services …read more.

WARSAW — Through a referral program, Clevenger Insurance donates $10 toward a local recommended charity. With these funds, they accumulated and donated $250 to the Beaman Home’s general fund. With these funds, Clevenger Insurance is helping to ensure traumatized domestic violence victims and their children have a safe place to flee from their abuser, hot …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The ladies of the FWC Church in Fort Wayne have big hearts for the Beaman Home. They prepared a basket or bag filled with comforting and pampering goodies for each of the Beaman Home staff. Each staff member drew a number to determine which basket they would receive. Baskets and bags were themed …read more.

WARSAW — Recently, Belle Tire opened a new retail store in Warsaw. For their grand opening, they invited the Beaman Home, along with other non-profits, to participate by providing information about their organizations at this event.  Donations were accepted, and the Beaman Home was provided with a generous check totaling $1,617.65.   Beaman Home is thankful …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — After nearly 10 years of leading the organization, Beaman Home Executive Director Tracie Hodson is announcing her resignation. The Beaman Home is announcing the resignation of their long-time Executive Director. Tracie Hodson has served the organization for 9 and a half years. She has accepted another position and will be stepping down as …read more.

  WARSAW — On Tuesday, Oct. 23, the Democratic Party of Kosciusko County provided Halloween fun for kids at Beaman Home who might not be able to participate in regular Halloween festivities for safety reasons. The party was lots of fun for everyone and included apple bobbing, ring around the witch’s hat, lots of crafts, face painting, …read more.

WARSAW — In support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, The Mary Kay Foundation announced it is awarding $3 million in grants to 150 domestic violence shelters across the country. Beaman Home has received a $20,000 unrestricted grant to support local survivors of domestic violence in Kosciusko, Fulton and Marshall Counties. This year’s distribution brings the Foundation’s …read more.

WARSAW — Altrusa Club members are excited that tickets for their annual service project, Bingo for Beaman Home, have sold out. This year’s event will take place on Thursday, Oct.18, at Wyndham Gardens Banquet Facility, 2517 East Center Street. It is held in October as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Doors open at 5:30 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Recently the Riley Children’s Endowment Fund donated more than $3,000 to the Beaman Home to be used for its SYNC Up! program. The SYNC Up! program promotes healing, safety and resilience in the lives of children, youth, and adolescents who have experienced trauma through domestic violence. Each year, nearly 50 percent of the …read more.

SYRACUSE — The 26th annual Beaman Home Golf Scramble featured 22 teams at South Shore and raised nearly $13,000 for the organizations programs.

SYRACUSE — It was a beautiful day at South Shore Golf Course in Syracuse as team members took turns swinging clubs for a good cause at the 26th annual Beaman Home Golf Scramble June 4. Overall, the event netted nearly $13,000 to support the Beaman Home’s continued goal to provide essential services to domestic violence victims …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — For Applied Learning Credits, Grace College Art Student, Marissa Evilsizer, chose to create an oil painting which captured the depiction of a happy child. The colors of the art work blend with the colors in the Beaman Home logo and the calming earth tones of the Beaman Home walls. Beaman Home has provided …read more.

SYRACUSE – The Beaman Home Golf Outing is preparing for its 26th running on June 4 at South Shore Golf Club.

KOSCIUSKO — Thanks to the efforts of many sponsor corporations, table captains, volunteers and attendees, the second annual Angels of Hope luncheon raised nearly $30,000 to support Beaman Home’s mission of providing shelter, education and confidential services to survivors of domestic violence, and sexual assault. The luncheon was filled with inspiration and hope as attendees were riveted …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — K21 Health Foundation is continuing to celebrate its 20th year of serving the community by providing a $20,000 gift to Beaman Home. The board of directors decided to recognize Beaman for the work they do in Kosciusko County, providing shelter, safety and outreach services to victims of domestic violence. The organization has been serving …read more.

WARSAW — Almost eleven years after the murder of her daughter, Linda Bowdler presented her story of healing at the Beaman Home’s Angels of Hope luncheon held yesterday, April 18. Lisa Mora was murdered on May 23, 2007, by her husband as her two children and mother watched. The husband, Omar Mora also killed Harpal …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kacey Anderson, early education specialist at The Beaman Home, spoke to Edgewood Middle School classes in Warsaw. Anderson described various forms of abuse and discussed aspects of healthy relationships. She shared true stories of those who survived, as well as those who did not survive, abuse.  Anderson engaged with students by drawing out …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Trevor Ross, vice president and personal trust administrator at 1st Source Bank in Warsaw, presented Trina Hoy, donor engagement specialist at The Beaman Home, with a sponsorship check for the organization’s upcoming Angels of Hope Luncheon.  The contribution came from the Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust, and will be presented as a “Sponsor of Hope” …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Market Street branch of MutualBank recently held a drive for items needed for domestic violence victims at The Beaman Home.  Personal care items are always in need for sheltered victims, and Beaman Home is grateful for the generosity of the MutualBank employees for these much-needed items.    Beaman Home is a 501 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Lindy Breeden, market president of Horizon Bank, presented Tracie Hodson, executive director of The Beaman Home, with a $500 check written to The Beaman Home on Wednesday, Jan. 17. The Beaman Home greatly appreciates this generosity. Breeden explained that at the end of each year, Horizon Bank provides charitable donations to organizations and …read more.

WARSAW — Eight members of Warsaw Medtronic Society of Women Engineers met for lunch on Dec. 7, with Kacey Anderson, early education specialist from the Beaman Home. Donated items were collected for teen girls at the shelter. Items collected included hair accessories, jewelry, scarves, hats, gloves, drawing pencils, makeup and gift cards. The Beaman Home …read more.

WARSAW – The Beaman Home’s Sync UP! and DoVE Outreach program manager Brandie Rex and volunteer coordinator and sexual assault advocate Tabitha Gabbard were honored to have been invited to speak at two different colleges about sexual assault. Gabbard recently educated an audience of more than 25 college students about sexual assault on Grace College’s …read more.

WARSAW — Beaman Home is grateful be the recipient of $1,500 from CenturyLink employee’s annual golf outing.  Because of the generous giving in this community and of the CenturyLink employees, domestic violence victims and their children have a safe place to flee from their abuser, hot meals served three times a day, and access to …read more.

WARSAW — The Beaman Home would like to thank the City of Warsaw, Warsaw Community Development Corporation and G&G Hauling and Excavating, for the opportunity to participate in November’s First Friday dedicated to giving back to the community.  Thanks to G&G Hauling’s First Friday sponsorship and donation drive, as well as the generosity of the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Children affected by domestic violence who are currently residing at the Beaman Home with their abused parent were the recipients of a Halloween celebration. Due to concerns about the family’s safety, these children are not able to take part of many of the common community Halloween activities. Through the generosity of the Kosciusko …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Institute Team Members collected items to support Beaman Home families during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  These items will be used to help families get back on their feet after fleeing their abuser and making the brave decision to become self-sufficient.  The outreach families receiving Beaman Home services are very thankful for …read more.

WARSAW — Thanks to the good works of the Bone City Rollers, Beaman Home is the recipient of the team’s last fundraiser and was presented with $800 to support survivors during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and is a time for remembrance and reflection.  It is also a time for …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Commissioners have signed an official document proclaiming October Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Kosciusko County. The proposal was given by Beaman Home Executive Director, Tracie Hodson, at the Oct. 17 commissioners’ meeting, and the motion carried. Domestic Violence Awareness Month is also nationally recognized and is a time for remembrance …read more.

WARSAW — The purchase of a second industrial refrigerator for the Beaman Home was made possible by a generous donation from the members of the First United Methodist Church in Warsaw. With the opening and prominence of the new Beaman Home Shelter and Outreach Center, and with a greater number of beds available to shelter …read more.

WARSAW — As part of the October Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Altrusa International of Warsaw is coordinating the 8th annual Bingo for Beaman Home fundraiser on Oct. 19, at the Vitale Events Building, 2517 E. Center St., Warsaw.  All proceeds benefit Beaman Home’s programs and services which has served this community’s domestic violence victims and their …read more.

WARSAW — Beaman Home was the recipient of a $2,000 donation from a recent Goose Lake Poker Run fundraiser.  Leslie Hepler and Betty Knisley recently stopped in at the Beaman Home with the unexpected donation.  Thank you, Goose Lake residents for making Beaman Home the recipient of the fun and fundraising efforts!  Beaman Home has …read more.

WARSAW — Riley Children’s Foundation presented $10,000 grants to three local organizations Wednesday, July 26, at Joe’s Kids. Susan Finlay, the chair of the committee, and other committee members were in attendance. Riley Children’s Foundation presents grants each year to local organizations that focus on the well-being of children in the community. This year’s recipients …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Beaman Home has been providing essential services to domestic violence victims living in Kosciusko, Marshall and Fulton counties since 1985.  Prior to having the technology and security features available on the market today, the location of the shelter was considered confidential for the security and safety of terrified victims and their children …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — In 1985 the Altrusa Club of Warsaw identified the need in Kosciusko County for a safe place for local domestic violence victims to flee from their abusers.  At that time, victims of domestic violence had no place to go to make a fresh start when escaping their abusive relationship.  There was a house …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The National Network to End Domestic Violence recently released the annual Domestic Violence Counts census report. The 24-hour count of services provided to adult and child victims, which took place on Sept. 14, 2016, offers a unique glimpse into the untold story of our nation’s domestic violence shelters. Domestic violence programs provide desperately …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College Art Integrations students and their instructor, Cindy Bryan, revealed the compilation of their semester’s work at the Beaman Home on Wednesday, May 10. Ten students created paintings, illustrations, ceramics and a wall mural at the Beaman Home to fulfill class and applied learning requirements. “Each spring, students in Art Integrations …read more.

SYRACUSE — The 25th Annual Beaman Home Golf Scramble will be held on Monday, June 5, at South Shore Golf Club in Syracuse.

WARSAW — At Altrusa International’s District Six Annual Conference April 7-9 held at Swan Lake Resort near Plymouth, the district service project this year benefitted the Beaman Home.  Donations were made in products and cash. Beaman Home Executive Director, Tracie Hodson spoke to the group and thanked the district’s members from Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky.  She was very …read more.

WARSAW — Many times a domestic violence victim retreats to the Beaman Home to escape their abuser with only the thought of removing their children from a life-threatening situation.  There is no time to plan or bring along the necessities to survive.  Babies and young children especially need diapers, special beds and necessary equipment for …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Chicago sports personality Julie DiCaro spoke Wednesday at the Angels of Hope luncheon.

WARSAW — The effects of domestic violence on children can be long lasting and perpetuates the vicious cycle of abuse into the next generation. That’s why Beaman Home Executive Director, Tracie Hodson, wants to remind community members that children who have witnessed domestic violence are more likely to experience depression, unacceptable social behaviors, anxiety, nightmares, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The National Sexual Violence Resource Center and the Beaman Home want our communities to realize that sexual violence happens in every community and affects people of all genders and ages.  The impacts of sexual violence affect individuals, families, communities, and society as a whole.  But prevention is possible.  By working together, communities can …read more.

WARSAW —Adam Augustine, from Wildman Business Group, dropped in a few days ago to present a check to Tracie Hodson, Executive Director of The Beaman Home, for Sponsorship of the Beaman Home’s Angels of Hope Luncheon. The Luncheon will be held at Christ’s Covenant Church from noon to 1 p.m. on April 19 (registration begins …read more.

WARSAW — Recently the Cub Scouts of Troop #3782 donated essential items to the Beaman Home. The items were collected and donated as a community service project for their Team Tiger Badge. The Scout Troop consists of 1st and 2nd graders, and serves Burket and Mentone. Beaman Home is grateful to Troop #3782 for their …read more.

WARSAW — The Beaman Home is a shelter and outreach center for domestic violence victims, and wants to Inform the community that February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Dating violence is a pattern of behavior that includes physical, emotional, verbal or sexual abuse used by one person in an intimate relationship to exert power and …read more.

WARSAW — Beaman Home has been providing services in Kosciusko, Fulton and Marshall counties since 1985, but has struggled to find a way to inform the general public, or to fundraise without sharing secure details that were put in place to protect the domestic violence victims they were helping. In November of 2016, that all …read more.

WARSAW — Running a shelter for domestic violence is a big job, and there is always a need for a copy machine, not only for day to day office work, but also to make many different kinds of copies for clients, which could include income verifications, protection orders and other legal documents. The communication options …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Stalking is no stranger to the Beaman Home and its clients.  With the growing social media climate, stalkers get even braver hiding behind the internet in anonymity. Stalking is a misunderstood crime with startling statistics. According to the National Center for Victims of Crime, in one year 7.5 million people were stalked in …read more.

WARSAW — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded $17.9 million to support 105 homeless housing and service programs in Indiana. The Continuum of Care Competition grants announced Dec. 20 provide critically needed housing and support services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness across the state. Locally, the Kosciusko County Shelter for Abuse, more commonly …read more.

WARSAW — The faculty of Debra Collier’s School of Dance in Warsaw would like to thank everyone for the gracious donations they received during their annual toy and food drive. The studio collected hundreds of items to be distributed throughout the community by The Beaman Home DoVE Program. “Each season it is wonderful to see …read more.

  WARSAW —  Lake City Bank is pleased to announce that the Beaman Home, with Lake City Bank acting as sponsor bank, has received a grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank enabling the Beaman Home to complete its building project and move into its state-of-the-art shelter and outreach center. The Beaman Home, opened in …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Shelter for Abuse Inc., aka as Beaman Home, today announced sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program for Beaman Home Shelter serving Kosciusko, Fulton and Marshall counties at the Beaman Home Shelter on Parker Street, Warsaw. Meals will be available to Beaman Home Shelter Consumers at no charge, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Talented young musicians from Kosciusko County and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Youth Orchestra came together to perform a benefit for The Beaman Home last week at The Heritage Room in Winona Lake. The group of talented young people showed off their talent on the piano, violin, viola, cello and electric violin.  They entertained …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Talented young musicians from Kosciusko County and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Youth Orchestra will come together to perform a benefit for The Beaman Home on Nov. 12, at 7 p.m., the doors opening at 6:30 p.m.  The performance will be held at the Winona Lake Heritage Room, 901 Park Avenue, Winona Lake, …read more.

The serene stone, natural wood and hunter green wooden shake exterior of the new two-story Beaman Home belies the intense and vital ministry that takes place within its walls. Battered women enter these doors for safe shelter, counseling and classes on parenting and life skills. “Our mission is not glamorous,” said Tracie Hodson, the organization’s …read more.

WARSAW — As part of the October Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Altrusa International of Warsaw coordinates an annual Bingo for Beaman Home event.  This year it will be held October 20th at the Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door, but …read more.

WARSAW — For the past 30 years, the Beaman Home has resided in a facility equipped with three bedrooms and 13 beds. The limited space has restricted how much the organization could offer victims of domestic violence in the community. This will all change as the Beaman home moves to their new facility by the …read more.

WARSAW — Members of the Kosciusko County YMCA came together Saturday, July 30, to help prepare the new Beaman Home location for its residents. Staff and members of the YMCA comprise a committee called Togetherhood. This group desires to partner with local organizations to help them in whatever way they can. Togetherhood joined with the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Council met Thursday, July 14, to discuss money transfers and to hear nonprofit organizations budget presentations. A representative from each nonprofit organization that is funded, or partially funded, by the county gave a presentation as to why their organization needs a budget increase. Kosciusko County Historical Society asked for a …read more.

SYRACUSE – The 24th annual Beaman Home golf outing raised more than $12,000.

The 24th Annual Beaman Home Golf Scramble will be held on Monday, June 6, at South Shore Golf Club in Syracuse.

By TRACIE HODSON Executive Director, Beaman Home SYRACUSE — The 24th Annual Beaman Home Golf Scramble will be held on Monday, June 6, at the South Shore Golf Club. Team registrations are now being accepted. The entry fees are $400 per four person team. The tournament format is an 18-hole scramble, and the entry fee includes green fees, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — They may not have been faster than a speeding bullet, but approximately 150 local “superheroes” gathered in Winona Lake today, Saturday, April 30, to conquer the second annual Hero Run. Approximately 150 costumed crusaders gathered to raise local awareness of three local organizations that uphold justice and serve as heroes to many in the community. These …read more.

The National Sexual Violence Resource Center wants communities to realize that sexual violence happens in every community and affects people of all genders and ages. The impacts of sexual violence affect individuals, families, communities and society as a whole. But prevention is possible. By working together, communities can change the conditions that contribute to sexual …read more.

WARSAW — April is Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month and Beaman Home is celebrating the addition of a new campus where personnel can better care for young victims of domestic violence. The effects of domestic violence on children can be long lasting and perpetuates the vicious cycle of abuse into the next generation.  That’s why Beaman Home …read more.

WARSAW — At its Feb. 18 meeting, Altrusa International of Warsaw’s members learned about the new Strengthening Families program now offered through the Kosciusko Cares organization. Mandy Bailey, a WCHS counselor and Strengthening Families Coordinator, shared the program is a 14 session family skill-building program that includes both parents and children. Parents and children learn …read more.

WARSAW — 1st Source Bank has donated $25,000 to Beaman Home for the construction of a new emergency shelter and outreach center that will be used to serve families affected by domestic violence.

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Beaman Home’s DoVE Outreach Program Coordinator April Slone wants area parents to know that 2 out of 3 teens are experiencing teen dating abuse or violence. Many teens don’t recognize the behaviors as abuse…and 81 percent of parents believe teen dating violence is not an issue or admit …read more.

By HOLLY SWOVERLAND Grant Coordinator, K21 Health Foundation WARSAW — One of the most important aspects of a domestic violence shelter is security, both for the residents and the staff who serve them. When residents come to the new Beaman Home, they will be protected by a state-of-the-art security system thanks to a K21 grant of …read more.

By JONI TRUEX Kiwanis Club Of Warsaw WARSAW — Kiwanis Club of Warsaw President Adam Clemens, Rabb Water Systems, and President Elect Michael Suhany delivered apples to the Salvation Army, Fellowship Missions, Combined Community Service and Beaman Home. Donations were made by club members to cover the cost so these organizations could enjoy fresh fruit. …read more.

WARSAW — Altrusa International of Warsaw received updates from Altrusa International and District Six at their club meeting on Nov. 5. District Six First Vice Governor Becky Ray from Lexington, Ky., shared greetings and information with members.

WARSAW — Doors for the sixth annual Bingo event benefitting The Beaman Home Shelter for the Abused in Koscuisko, Marshall and Fulton counties, open at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at Center Lake Pavilion, Center Lake Park, downtown Warsaw. Dinner will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m. and Bingo begins at 6:30 p.m. Indiana Gaming License …read more.

WARSAW — October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Beaman Home officials remind community members that the annual Bingo for Beaman Home will take place Thursday evening, Oct. 15, at the Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw. Doors open at 5:30. Advance tickets may be purchased at Beaman Home’s Outreach Center, 603 N. Parker St., by phoning (574) 703-0722, …read more.

WARSAW — As part of October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Beaman Home, our area’s emergency shelter and outreach center for victims of domestic violence, will hold their annual Bingo fundraiser Oct. 15 at the Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw.

WARSAW — The first portion of a dream, which began close to four years ago, has come true for the The Beaman Home board of directors. Tours of its newly remodeled facility at 603 N. Parker Street, Warsaw, was given Sunday, Sept. 13, during an open house. Good news was also shared with visitors. Sue …read more.

WARSAW — Beaman Home leaders will hold a Day of Giving at their new Outreach Center on Parker Street on Sunday, Sept. 13. Donors, supporters, volunteers, emergency workers and interested community members are invited to tour the new facility from 2-4 p.m. Board and staff members will explain the center’s new programs and provide an …read more.

By TRACIE HODSON Beaman Home Executive Director WARSAW — Beaman Home Board President, Dennis Cripe, announced local community leaders Jodie Hall, Erich Hollis and Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine have been elected to serve on the Beaman Home board of directors. The three recently completed the board orientation program and have begun attending board meetings. Jodie Hall …read more.

WARSAW — The Pfleiderer Charitable Trust recently awarded the Beaman Home Emergency Shelter and Outreach Center a $5,000 grant for their campaign to build their new facility on North Parker Street.

WARSAW — Beaman Home leaders are seeking the community’s help finalizing the campaign to build the two-story emergency shelter on the west end of their new outreach center at 603 N. Parker St. Funds have been raised to construct the exterior walls of the Shelter and extended reception area. The final push is on to finish funding for the inside of the addition.

SYRACUSE – It was a beautiful day at South Shore Golf Course as team members from various local businesses took turns swinging clubs for a good cause at the 23rd Annual Beaman Home Golf Scramble on June 1. This year’s event was held in memory of Mary Ann Cox, a “founding mother” and longtime supporter …read more.

Members of Altrusa International of Warsaw gathered at the Boat House Restaurant in Winona Lake for their annual banquet on June 4. The club’s new officer team was installed in a unique baker-themed ceremony honoring incoming president Vicki Martin’s baking talents. The new officer team includes Martin as president; Bevery Faulkner, vice president; Beth Huffer, …read more.

The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club donated to several youth organizations this month. The club donated $1,000 to the Kosciusko County YMCA, $500 to the Beaman Home and $300 to Cub Scouts. Through various fundraising activities during the year, the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club raises more than $20,000 to donate to youth oriented activities. Join the club …read more.

SYRACUSE – The 23rd annual Beaman Home Golf Scramble will be held on Monday, June 1, at South Shore Golf Club in Syracuse. Team registrations are now being accepted. The entry fees are $400 per four-person team. The tournament format is an 18-hole scramble, and the entry fee includes green fees, cart rental, lunch, prizes …read more.

Did you know a quick internet search on local media sites using the keywords “Child Molestation” will reveal that our local community has had 11 different adults arrested, charged, convicted and/or pleaded guilty to child molestation in the last 24 months? This means at least 11 children are now beginning the challenge of healing from …read more.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Beaman Home will be hosting special events on April 17 to educate local professionals and raise awareness of The Beaman Home’s Emergency Shelter and Outreach Center programs and services benefiting this community. Mary Ellen Mann, MS., LCSW, will facilitate “Stewards of Children” workshops on …read more.