Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy met Feb. 5 at the Wellness Center where students learned about social services in the county. KYLA moderator Tony Ciriello opened the meeting by introducing United Way Associate Director Jo Faulker presented the impact United Way has in Kosciusko County and some background on fundraising efforts, receiving most contributions from workforce, …read more.

By SUE CREIGHTON Board President, Beaman Home The Beaman Home was recently awarded a grant from Kosciusko REMC Operation Round Up Fund, a component fund of Kosciusko County Community Foundation. The money for this Fund comes from Kosciusko REMC members who “round up” their monthly electric bill to help support the Fund. The grant will …read more.

By TRACIE LS HODSON Executive Director, The Beaman Home February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Beaman Home’s DoVE Outreach Program advocate April Slone wants area parents to know one out of three teens are experiencing teen dating abuse or violence. She adds that only 33 percent of those in an abusive relationship tell anyone …read more.

Beaman Home’s executive director Tracie Hodson, left, accepts a $2,000 donation from Altrusa-Warsaw’s vice president, Jeanine Knowles. The donation resulted from a grant provided by the Altrusa International Foundation matching a donation the local club made in November. Altrusa International of Warsaw, Inc. was honored to be able to present The Beaman Home with a …read more.

[weaver_youtube bw9tIwznZtc rel=8]   It was almost three-years ago to the date that Tracie Hodson and representatives from DJ Construction toured the facility at 603 N. Parker St., Warsaw. Today that dream became a reality as the official announcement came that construction will begin on Dec. 15. After almost 30 years, The Beaman Home is …read more.

The generosity of the community is allowing officials with The Beaman Home to begin remodeling its new facility at 603 N. Parker St., Warsaw. Work is expected to begin Dec. 3. The new facility will be an emergency shelter and outreach center. Phase one of the project will transform the existing building into an outreach …read more.

At the Beaman Home’s November board meeting, long-time volunteer and past board member Mary Ann Cox made a special donation to the Beaman Home’s campaign to build a new emergency shelter and outreach center on North Parker Street in Warsaw. Cox was one of four Platinum $5,000 prize winners in Mutual Bank’s 125th anniversary BetterLife …read more.

By STEPHANIE OVERBEY Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Inc. Four local charities were recently presented with grants from the William and Helen Dye Endowment Fund, a component fund of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. Beaman Home, Limitless Park – Town of Winona Lake, Fellowship Missions and Baker Youth Club each received $2,631.50 from the fund. The …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third in a series of articles by guest writer, Christopher Yingling, Marketing Intern at The Beaman Home. The series is intended to shed light on the issue of domestic violence in our community.) In the entire process of legally solving a domestic violence dispute, the prosecution process may seem the …read more.

  By SUE CREIGHTON Altrusa And Beaman Home Board President As part of the October Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Beaman Home, the area’s emergency shelter and outreach center for victims of domestic violence, is planning a bingo fundraiser Oct. 16 at the Center Lake Pavilion, Warsaw. The public is invited to join the fun and …read more.

The Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club members and Board recently donated $950 to the Beaman Home’s campaign to build a larger Emergency Shelter and Outreach Center on North Parker Street in Warsaw. Club president, Dr. Erick Leffler, made the presentation to Beaman Home’s campaign chair, Sue Creighton. The club’s board had encouraged members to donate and matched …read more.

Clair Milleman, president of the Atwood Lions Club, presented a $500 check to Beaman Home’s Executive Director Tracie Hodson following her presentation at the Club’s meeting. A challenge was also issued to other area service clubs to donate to Beaman Home’s new Emergency Shelter and Outreach Center campaign which will feature space for a new …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second part in a series of articles by guest writer, Christopher Yingling, marketing intern at The Beaman Home. The series is intended to shed light on the issue of domestic violence in our community.) When it comes to domestic violence, victims are looking for any connection to receive support in …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the 1st in a series of articles by guest writer, Christopher Yingling, marketing intern at The Beaman Home. The series is intended to shed light on the issue of domestic violence in our community. The happenings in this article are entirely true with locations and names changed in order to protect …read more.

The Beaman Home will host a summer rummage sale at 1023 E. Winona Ave., in Warsaw from Thursday, Aug. 14, to Saturday, Aug. 16. The sale will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday. All proceeds will benefit the …read more.

A rummage sale to benefit The Beaman Home will be held Friday and Saturday, May 30-31. Sale times are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. The rummage sale, being held at 1023 E. Winona Ave. in Warsaw, will feature clothing for $1 an item. Other items will be priced …read more.

The 22nd Annual Beaman Home Golf Scramble will be held on Monday, June 2, 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 favors. …read more.

Beaman Home Executive Director Tracie Hodson announced Warsaw residents Debbie Yingling and Elizabeth Mobarak have been elected to serve on the Beaman Home Board of Directors. The two recently completed the board orientation program and attended their first Board meeting in March. Yingling is chief financial officer at Paragon Medical in Pierceton. She and her husband, John, …read more.

The National Network to End Domestic Violence has released a new research report that found, in a single 24-hour period, more than 66,000 victims of domestic violence received help and support from service organizations in the United States, yet nearly 10,000 more who needed assistance could not be helped due to a lack of adequate …read more.

Stalking is a crime which affects 6.6 million victims per year. We can fight this dangerous crime by learning more about it, explains April Slone, Outreach Advocate with the Beaman Home Emergency Shelter and Outreach Center for victims of domestic violence.Stalking is a crime in all 50 states, the U.S. Territories and the District of …read more.

For nearly 30 years, the location of The Beaman Home Shelter for victims of domestic violence has been kept quiet. Some have questioned why the location of the new Emergency Shelter and Outreach Center are now known to the public. In fact, a large sign indicates the location of the new site on North Parker …read more.

There were a total of 58 domestic violence homicides in Indiana between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013. On any given day in our state, over 1,000 domestic violence victims and their children find refuge in our state’s emergency shelters and transitional housing programs. Every day, thousands of other victims remain silent and afraid …read more.

The Beaman Home is hosting its 2nd Annual “Bikers Against Bruises” Motorcycle Ride on Saturday, Sept. 21. Registration is 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the K21 Health Services Pavilion, 1515 Provident Dr., in Warsaw. Kickstands up at 1 p.m. Registration fee is $25 for a single rider and $30 for double. Fee includes a …read more.

As part of the October Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Beaman Home, the area’s Emergency Shelter and Outreach Center for victims of domestic violence, is planning a bingo fundraiser Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw. The public is invited to join the fun and support the shelter at the same time. This …read more.

Nine non-profit agencies made budget presentations to the Kosciusko County Council last night. Most of them projected increases to their budgets as federal and state funds decrease, adding additional stress and reductions on the services they provide. Budget increases for 2014 across the board totaled $70,915. Among the nine non-profits present last night were Kosciusko …read more.

During the month of July, the Beaman Home will host two tournaments in order to raise funds to renovate and move into the Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter Outreach Center so they increase occupancy size. The fundraising goal is $100,000, and currently the Beaman Home has a grant from the K21 Health Foundation that will match …read more.

Beaman Home has embarked upon a $1.8 million capital campaign to raise funds for a new Emergency Shelter and Outreach Center. Currently located in a nearly 100 year old single family home with three bedrooms and 13 permanent beds, Beaman Home plans an extensive renovation and expansion of an already purchased building on Parker St., …read more.

On Tuesday, May 21, Kosciusko County Community Foundation presented the board and staff of Kosciusko County Shelter for Abuse (The Beaman Home) with a $50,000 challenge grant toward the construction of a new emergency shelter and outreach center. The grant will match, dollar for dollar, individual and business donations that are raised between Thursday, May …read more.

It is a tragic fact that 1 in 4 women will experience some type of domestic violence in their lifetime. When a domestic violence victim flees her abuser, it’s important she and her children have some place safe to go. In Kosciusko County, that place is the Beaman Home. The current shelter is a nearly …read more.

The 21st Annual Beaman Home Golf Outing took place Monday at South Shore Golf Course in Syracuse. Eighty golfers participated and enjoyed lunch by Bib’s Backyard BBQ prior to the scramble’s start. The event netted over $9,200 for the Beaman Home’s operational funds. K21 Health Foundation’s team placed first and received certificates, a dozen golf …read more.

The 21st Annual Beaman Home Golf Scramble will be held Monday, June 3, at South Shore Golf Club in Syracuse.The tournament format is an 18-hole scramble and the entry fee includes green fees, cart rental, lunch, prizes and favors. Lunch will be catered by Bib’s Backyard BBQ and will be served from 11:30 a.m. to …read more.

Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club recently donated $250 to The Beaman Home, also known as Kosciusko County Shelter for Abuse. Through various fundraising activities during the year, the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club raises over $20,000 to donate to youth oriented activities. Join the club as a guest at 7 a.m. any Wednesday for a breakfast meeting.  …read more.

Altrusa International of Warsaw’s President, Sue Creighton, was honored at Altrusa’s 57th District Six Annual Conference in Carmel on April 20. Creighton was presented the Governor’s Award by 2011-2013 District Governor, Toni Ellis of Lexington, Ky., during the organization’s award luncheon. The award annually honors one Altrusan in the three-state District 6 area for his …read more.

Dear Editor, Recently, there have been several news stories in our area about the arrest of perpetrators for crimes such as sexual misconduct and rape. On several of the news outlets, there has been outrage and conversations about the increase in these types of crimes, especially when the victim is a child. Unfortunately, these ugly …read more.

Eighth-graders, or more specifically middle school aged kids, are starting to consider and enter into stronger boy-girl relationships. Though far less common a generation or two ago, middle school students are involved in dating relationships in today’s world. And with the increasing use of the Internet and cellphones to communicate, it can create numerous concerns …read more.

Ladies’ Pampering Night will take place on Thursday, April 25, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the C.E. National Russell Center at Grace College. Ladies of all ages are invited to pamper themselves for a $10 donation. Tickets will not be sold at the door, but may be purchased for $10 each from Masterson …read more.

Over the holidays, Debra Collier’s School of Dance in Warsaw delighted the community with their “An Enchanted Christmas” theatrical production. Over 100 children from the studio and the community joined together to present two performances. Deb Collier, owner of the School of Dance, explained, “For the past several years, the school has chosen to donate …read more.

Kosciusko County Commissioners have agreed to apply for a Community Development Block Grant on behalf of Beaman Home and its new facility. The Community Development Block Grant program provides communities with resources to address a wide range of community development needs. According to Ed Rock, who has been working with Beaman Home on behalf of …read more.

The Beaman Home will host its first annual “Bikers Against Bruises” motorcycle ride on Oct. 6. The event is meant to bring awareness to domestic violence and benefit the home, which serves as an emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children. Entry is $25 for a single rider and $30 if there …read more.

Nine non-profit organizations came before Kosciusko County Commissioners Tuesday morning requesting funding for 2013 totaling over a half million dollars. Making their annual appeals, some organizations requested an increase of funds from last year citing several reasons. All totaled, the nine agencies requested $562,384. Kosciusko Economic Development Corp. is seeking $177,000, which is a $25,000 …read more.

The Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals will meet this evening to discuss allowing a commercial building to be used as women’s shelter in a residential area. The Beaman Home is needing to expand its services and has petitioned the Warsaw BZA for a variance from development standards. The Warsaw BZA usually meets on Monday nights …read more.

WARSAW — After more than 20 years, the Beaman Home, Warsaw, has retired its original logo, replacing it with an updated one created by Steve Jones, owner of Communication Designs, Inc. The new logo was unveiled at May’s First Friday in Warsaw. Accompanied by a moving testimonial skit by Beaman Home Volunteers, the unveiling is …read more.