SYRACUSE — A couple of years ago, the team at Rogers Electro-Matics decided they wanted to give back to a particular group in the community, Little Lambs Preschool and Daycare. The team at Rogers Electro-Matics has enjoyed giving back to the community so much they are doing it again in 2019. This time the money will be spread out among various groups in the community.

INDIANAPOLIS — Snow, ice and frigid temperatures spanning two weeks have resulted in a sharp decline in blood donations, prompting the Indiana Blood Center to issue an urgent plea for Hoosiers throughout the state to donate blood as soon as possible. Currently, there is less than a two-day supply of some blood types and even …read more.

MENTONE — Several events have been scheduled and donation options set up following the Oct. 30 tragedy in Fulton County where three children lost their lives and another one was seriously injured while crossing a road to board their school bus. Indiana State Police say a school bus was stopped on SR 25 with the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Donations for the family of six who lost everything in a house fire Wednesday, Dec.13, on West Boston Street, Syracuse, can be dropped off at the new Syracuse Elementary School through Thursday, Dec. 21. Although the community has responded generously, more needs to be done. After that, those with items for the family …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Niki Pawlicki, Mark Skibowski and Linda Riley were recognized and honored during the annual Kosciusko Board of Realtors Christmas event at Tippecanoe Country Club Thursday, Dec. 1.

SAINT JOSEPH COUNTY — A local animal shelter needs your help right now.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College plans to break ground on the Dr. Dane A. Miller Science Complex at its Winona Lake campus in the spring of 2017. The new science complex will renovate and expand the Cooley Science Center, which has served the department of science and mathematics since 1978.  The project was made possible …read more.

WARSAW — For many nonprofit organizations, the generosity of community members is a necessary part of being able to accomplish their mission. For Kosciusko County Habitat for Humanity, that means donations of “time, talent and treasure.” According to Executive Director Mickey Kaufman, a common misconception about Habitat for Humanity is that the houses are given away for …read more.

WARSAW — Whether it is at-home healthcare or end-of-life needs, Kosciusko County Home Care and Hospice has been there 40 years to ensure clients are well looked-after. The nonprofit organization’s services are twofold. On the home care side of things, individuals like Claire Elliott, clinical director for home care, and Linday Dinges, home care RN, see to patients’ needs, …read more.

WARSAW — This Christmas, many families in the local area will go without a holiday meal. The United Steel Workers Local 809 would like to remedy this. The Union has packed 238 grocery bags full of everything needed to create a traditional Christmas meal. The bags are available at the Union Hall, 420 Little League Drive, …read more.

WARSAW — The Baker Youth Club in Warsaw is trying to spread Christmas cheer with multiple programs and events going on throughout December.

WARSAW — In 1954, Cardinal Services Inc. of Indiana was established as a place for individuals with developmental delays to grow and thrive. Today, Cardinal Services, Warsaw, offers day services, residential living, community living, a nursing home program and career links for adults with developmental delays. Beyond that, it also has services for children and families, including Head …read more.

WARSAW — The Wagon Wheel Theatre is accepting donations as part of its 2015 “Inspire” campaign, and hopes to fund projects including Wagon Wheel Junior, the Symphony of Lakes, holiday productions and expenses.

WARSAW — Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club recently donated $350 to The Rose Home. Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club also donated $2,000 to Baker Youth Club. Through various fundraising activities during the year, the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club raises over $28,000 to donate to youth oriented activities.

WARSAW — Preserving local history takes a lot of time and resources. According to Kosciusko County Historical Society Museum Director Sally Hogan, donations of time, funds and historical items are always appreciated. The Kosciusko County Historical Society will celebrate its 50th anniversary next year, the same year Indiana celebrates its bicentennial. According to Hogan, there are …read more.

WARSAW — The Fort Wayne Mad Ants Director of Communications Kara Stevenson recently reached out to Joe’s Kids in regards to partnering with Joe’s this holiday season to receive a toy donation from the Mad Ants and the Indiana Pacers. Stevenson, stated that the affiliation with the Indiana Pacers and the promotion of Season of …read more.

WARSAW — There are over 23 square miles of water and 100 lakes in Kosciusko County and the Center for Lakes and Streams hopes to take care of all that water with programs run by sponsorships.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community High School Choral Department invites the public to attend the annual holiday choral concert.

MINNEAPOLIS — A check for $500,000 was dropped in a Salvation Army kettle over the weekend in Rosemount, a startling act of generosity that a couple said was their way of saying thank you.

Throughout the month of October, Triton School Corporation is collecting donations from the community to fund a dedication plaque in memory of Kenny Klotz and his 23 plus years of service to the Triton School Community. Kenny passed away after a day at work on November 7, 2014.

NEW PARIS — This Labor Day weekend, Polk Auction Company hopes to give back by donating to St. Jude Children’s Foundation through their annual Labor Day Weekend Auction. The auction, which is in its 32nd year, will be setting aside time to raise money, in which 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated directly to the foundation.

GOSHEN — This summer, the American Red Cross and Cedar Fair theme parks are partnering to thank those who come out to donate blood or platelets at select blood drives with a free Cedar Fair theme park ticket.

The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club has made several recent donations to area youth organizations. Through various fundraising activities throughout the year, the club raises over $20,000 to donate to youth oriented activities. The organizations benefiting from the donations are Junior Achievement with a $300 donation, Warsaw Little League with a $700 donation and a $2,000 …read more.

By BRETT R. BOGGS Superintendent, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Recently, donors have helped fund bringing life coach and youth motivational speaker, Jeff Yalden, to Tippecanoe Valley. On Monday, Feb. 16 and Tuesday, Feb. 17, Yalden made presentations and provided training to middle and high school students, followed by an evening presentation for parents and members …read more.

Food banks and pantries around the area are low on supplies and having a hard time keeping stocked, a common problem come February. “After the holiday season entering into the new year, this is really our slowest time of the year [for donations], but the need continues to be great,” stated Marijo Martinec, associate director …read more.

Fifth graders at Pierceton Elementary are giving back to the community they live in. Teachers were given a list of 14 seniors that live in the Pierceton community that could use a little extra Christmas cheer. Teachers then sent out a list of needed items with the students. Parents and students were extremely generous and …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Warsaw Community Schools challenged each school in the district to donate new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots, an annual service project for the schools. The WCS bus drivers gathered up the toys from each school and WCS Central Office on Friday, Dec. 5. WCS is …read more.

By VINCE ROBINSON Communications Department of the American Red Cross The American Red Cross reminds eligible donors that it’s never too late – or too early – to make blood donation a lifelong habit. Upcoming blood donation opportunities are: Elkhart County First Baptist Church, 1011 S. Indiana Ave., Goshen, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, …read more.

Two area causes received $250 donations from Shopko in Syracuse Tuesday morning. The first to receive a donation check was Tracy May, with the Wawasee High School’s ECO Challenge team. This group seeks to provide at-risk students the opportunity to gain additional high school credits in order for them to graduate on time, and stay …read more.

The American Red Cross encourages eligible blood donors to make and keep donation appointments to maintain the summer blood supply and help prevent a shortage. Donors of all blood types are currently needed, especially those with type O negative, B negative and A negative. While the need for blood remains constant during the summer, donations …read more.