News Release WINONA LAKE – Grace College engineering students Erin Lawhon and Abbott Joy have donated more than 700 3D-printed ear guards to local organizations on the front lines of COVID-19. The ear guards have been distributed to Fellowship Missions, Grace Village, Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Acorn Academy, Pill Box Pharmacy, Cardinal Services, and Miller’s …read more.

Sandy Sandoval was recognized for 34 years of service with KABS and Cardinal Services at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, May 26.

News Release WARSAW — Cardinal Services is one of 11 nonprofit organizations to receive a surprise $50,000 award from AWS Foundation. The agencies, all serving people with disabilities in Northeast Indiana, were informed of the awards via a Zoom meeting last week. Cardinal CEO Randy Hall praised AWS Foundation and its board in a news …read more.

During all the uncertainty surrounding us due to COVID-19, Cardinal Services is here to help by offering full-time, part-time, or seasonal employment opportunities. Whether you’ve lost your previous job due to the outbreak or have recently graduated and are looking for work, working for Cardinal Services could be the start of your new career.

Cardinal Services, located in Warsaw, IN, has launched a new campaign as they seek to hire more Direct Support Professionals (commonly referred to as DSPs). The driving force behind the campaign is the idea that DSPs “do good work” and get more than just a paycheck when they work for Cardinal Services.

WARSAW — An area nonprofit organization brought smiles to the faces of nursing home residents with a little horseplay.

WARSAW — For many of us the stay-home order has provided a break from the everyday routine, isolating at times, but otherwise not overly demanding of us. For those designated as essential, it’s another story, said a news release from Cardinal Services. Take, for instance, Cardinal Services’ employee, Steph Abbott. The mother of five has …read more.

WABASH — Crossroads Bank announces the hiring of John Warren. Warren has joined Crossroads Bank as senior vice president, business development officer in Warsaw. He is a life-long resident of the Warsaw area and brings with him 24 years of community banking experience. As a community banker, he enjoys the opportunity to assist individuals, business …read more.

WARSAW — Cardinal Services Inc. of Warsaw announced CTB Inc., Milford, has pledged a gift of $1 million toward its future home. “CTB has supported Cardinal Services in many ways throughout more than 45 years of working together,” said Randy Hall, Cardinal Services chief executive officer. ”CTB is the largest customer of our manufacturing arm, …read more.

  WARSAW – Supporters of One Warsaw – Celebrating Us hosted a New Year’s Eve party Tuesday at Cardinal Services. Cardinal clients gathered for drinks and conversation in a festive atmosphere. “People felt included and valued and that wouldn’t have happened without One Warsaw taking the initiative. I’m excited that a group like this exists …read more.

From left: Angie Ritchey; Randy Hall, CEO, Cardinal Services; Vickie Lootens, Chief Development Officer, Cardinal Services; former Cardinal Board members Kevin Deardorff, Executive Vice President, Retail Banking; and Peggy Michel, Vice President, Senior Trust Officer, Wealth Advisory Group. Photo provided by Cardinal Services. WARSAW — Cardinal Services is proud to announce that Lake City Bank …read more.

WARSAW — Cardinal Services is proud to announce that the family of Bill and Molly Warren has pledged a gift toward Cardinal Services’ future home in Warsaw. The Warren’s son, Mark, has been a client of Cardinal since 1963 and made the very first donation toward the new building. Cardinal has benefitted from the family’s involvement …read more.

WARSAW — Cardinal Services is looking for volunteers to act as Cardinal Elves. Cardinal Services provides services to approximately 275 adults. The organization is looking for volunteers to help assure that all of these adults receive a gift over the holidays. To become an Elf, e-mail [email protected]. Specify whether you are located in Kosciusko, Marshall, Cass …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Area Bus Service, a Medicaid-approved program of Cardinal Services, has been providing reliable, affordable alternative transportation for county residents since 1981. But even after 38 years of service, 59,000 trips a year — “we’re on course to top 60,000 this year,” said Amanda Landis, KAB’s general manager — 230 trips a day …read more.

WARSAW — Cardinal Services has announced that 1st Source Bank has made a donation of $50,000 toward its future home. Making the presentation was Regional President of 1st Source Bank, Bill Burton and Warsaw City President, Doug Hanes. According to Burton, “The mission of 1st Source is to work for the success of our communities. …read more.

WARSAW — Cardinal Services is happy to announce that Old National Bank Foundation recently presented a donation of $15,000 toward its future home. In town to make the presentation was Regional ONB CEO Dan Doan, and accepting the donation on behalf of Cardinal was Mark Warren. Warren is a longtime Cardinal participant and brother of …read more.

WARSAW — Cardinal Services is proud to announce that the family of Jerry and Darcy Deeter has donated $250,000 toward its future home. The family has a long and strong commitment to Cardinal and its mission, volunteering on its board, on committees and in various programs serving people with disabilities. In making the award to …read more.

WARSAW — Cardinal Services is proud to announce that the Dekko Foundation has awarded a grant of $100,000 toward its future home. The Dekko Foundation, which has a mission of supporting economic freedom through education, supports efforts focused on child development. In making the award to Cardinal Services, the Dekko Foundation stated its board is …read more.

WARSAW — The “By Their Hands” reception and exhibit was held Friday, March 22, in the gallery at rua, 108 E. Market St., Warsaw. The art exhibit featured works by artists of RedBird Art Studio, a program provided by Cardinal Services. The RedBird artists are all clients of Cardinal Services, located in Warsaw,  an organization …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Two employees of Cardinal Services were honored last week at the Indiana Association of Rehabilitative Facilities Annual Conference in Noblesville. In congratulating the two women, Cardinal CEO, Randy Hall noted that each possesses a strong standard of excellence, which Cardinal strives to achieve in all areas of the company. Christine Jameson was named winner …read more.

WARSAW — Independence, integration and inclusion. That’s the goal of any person and easy to achieve for most. But for the slightly more than 19 percent of Indiana’s population who have disabilities, that goal is hard to achieve. “Everybody is the same, but different,” said Michelle Boxell, community relations director for Cardinal Services of Indiana, …read more.

WARSAW — An opening reception and exhibit titled “By Their Hands” will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 22, in the gallery at rua, 108 E. Market St., Warsaw. The art exhibit will feature works by artists of RedBird Art Studio, a program provided by Cardinal Services. “By Their Hands” exhibit will …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The K21 Health Foundation is proud to announce a grant of $1 million toward the future home of Cardinal Services, Inc. at 500 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. The award will help fulfill Cardinal’s vision of creating The Ability Center, a place that will welcome people of all abilities to learn, work and socialize in …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Maple Leaf Farms and members of the Tucker family made a major gift to Cardinal Services this week, presenting them with a check for $250,000.  In making the presentation, Zach Tucker emphasized that the Tucker family and Maple Leaf Farms believe strongly in Cardinal Services and want to see their mission continue to …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — K21 Health Foundation has made another appreciation gift of $20,000 to an organization that has served our community for more than 20 years, as a way to celebrate their 20th year. When you think of non-profit organizations that have had a tremendous impact in serving the citizens of Kosciusko County for many years, Cardinal …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Officers of Cardinal Services recently accepted a check for $2,500 from Old National Bank. The funds mark Old National Bank’s sponsorship of the 2018 Cardinal Call fundraising luncheon, where Old National Bank is the Signature Sponsor.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Council heard from nine non-profit organizations Thursday night, July 12, as a representative from each of the agencies came before the seven-person panel to discuss operations prior to receiving their allotment of funds for 2019. The county is issuing just north of $1 million to the non-profits in 2019. The …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals heard two use variances and one variance from development standards at its monthly meeting held Tuesday, May 29. The big topic of the evening was a use variance from Petitioner Randy Hall, CEO of Cardinal Services, Warsaw. He requested a use variance to allow an institutional use …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — This Friday and Saturday the Knights of Columbus and nearly a hundred volunteers will be standing at intersections, street corners and storefronts throughout Warsaw, waving Tootsie Rolls and collecting donations for disability services in Kosciusko County. The annual Tootsie Roll Drive has become a rite of spring that over the years has raised …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — While March is national Disability Awareness Month, Cardinal Services’ CEO, Randy Hall wants people to know that really, it is not about disability – but ability. There are things each of us can and cannot do, he points out. Cardinal’s mission is to help people find those things they can do, and then …read more.

WARSAW —  Citing the important work Cardinal Services does with children, families and people with disabilities, the local Upsilon Chapter of Lambda Chi Omega Sororities has awarded Cardinal Services a $200 donation. The donation is a result of the Chapter winning the Beryl McFarland Award at their national convention this fall. The Upsilon Chapter then …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — At the Dec. 7 meeting of the Cardinal Services’ Board of Directors, Senator Ryan Mishler was presented with a plaque by CEO, Randy Hall and Board Chair, Penny Brown. The award honors Mishler for his support of people with developmental disabilities and the people who serve them.  Mishler, who served last session as …read more.

WARSAW — With help from the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, Tim, a Cardinal Services’ client, gets to live out a life-long dream of becoming a firefighter. Tim’s involvement with the fire department started out with just a tour. During the tour, he really connected with the firefighters on A shift and Tim suggested joining the team …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Looking to volunteer to buy gifts for clients of a nonprofit this holiday season? Check out the Cardinal Elf, a project of Cardinal Services. Cardinal is seeking members of the community to buy holiday gifts for a person with a developmental disability served by Cardinal. You will receive information about an adult served by …read more.

LEESBURG — A check presentation, and presentations from Cardinal Services and Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer were part of the fourth quarter general luncheon of the Kosciusko Board of Realtors. The event was held Wednesday, Oct. 18, at Tippecanoe Country Club. The luncheon included the recognition of real estate agents anniversaries for five, 10, 15, 20, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — RedBird Art Studio, a division of Cardinal Services Inc., will present its first-ever art exhibit in Mount Memorial Art Gallery, 200 Seminary Dr., Winona Lake, Oct. 17 – Dec. 9. An opening reception will take place Friday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. in the gallery. The public is invited to attend this …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club recently made donations to Cardinal Services and CASA. Both organizations received a $500 donation from the club. Join the club as a guest on any Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. for the breakfast meeting at the Shrine Building in the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds.  The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club is the number …read more.

WARSAW — Nationwide organizations offering care for individuals with disabilities are facing struggles staffing direct support professionals. Specifically, a local non-profit, Cardinal Services, deals with issues of short staffing and high turnover of DSPs due to inability to pay a higher wage. Cardinal Services provides many services to adults with disabilities including living communities, faculty based …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Hospital CEO, Kirk Ray, recently presented a donation of $25,000 to Cardinal Services. The donation is a Leadership Gift for the annual Cardinal Call fundraising luncheon, which will be held on Oct.31. Cardinal CEO, Randy Hall explained that KCH and its employees have consistently supported Cardinal and thanked Ray for being …read more.

WARSAW — Cardinal Services has recently received two distinguished recognitions for highest quality. For their programs serving people with disabilities, Cardinal earned the highest accreditation possible from CARF International, the Center for Accreditation of Rehabilitative Facilities. At the same time, Cardinal’s manufacturing arm, CCI Manufacturing, attained ISO 9001:2015 Certification on its Quality Management System. In …read more.

WARSAW — More than 26,000 Hoosiers work as direct support professionals in Indiana, providing much needed assistance to the elderly and people with disabilities. With such a large workforce, it says a lot when one person is singled out for excellence. Yet, that is happening to Donna Kite of Cardinal Services. On May 3, the …read more.

WARSAW — iBOP, Indiana Business Opportunity Partners, a local not-for-profit group that has several events throughout the year to support local charities. They recently held their 5th annual Spring Bling Bazaar and Quarter Auction. Cardinal Services was chosen as the Charity of Focus to bring awareness to all they provide to the community. Cardinal Services is …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Cardinal Services has received a $10,500 grant from K21 Health Foundation to purchase 30 laptop computers that will run the QuickMAR medication tracking system at their Kosciusko County locations. QuickMAR is an electronic medication administration system proven to increase medication oversight and reduce errors. In residential, community living and day services programs, …read more.

WARSAW — The RedBird Art Studio had its ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Jan. 31, to formally announce the opening of Cardinal Services’ RedBird Art Studio. Cardinal Services CEO Randy Hall spoke during the open house about the strides the studio has made since its soft opening in April of 2016. In the studio, Cardinal Services’ …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Local businesses and individuals were honored at last night’s, Jan. 26, 105th Annual Chamber Membership Awards Dinner, hosted by the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce at the Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center at Grace College. Randy Lewis, author of “No Greatness Without Goodness,” was the evening’s keynote speaker, introduced by Craig Snow of Silveus …read more.

WARSAW —  Cardinal Services was chosen as the Kosciusko Chamber of member of the month. The mission of Cardinal Services is to assist and advocate for people with disabilities or challenges to live lives full of dignity, growth and opportunity. Cardinal serves people with disabilities, families with young children who have a variety of developmental …read more.

WARSAW — A few weeks ago, Cardinal Services put out word that they were looking for members of the community to become elves. In so doing, the Elf agreed to buy a gift for a person with a disability who is served by the non-profit. The goal was to match elves to 168 adults served …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Cardinal Services has announced that it is partnering with Indiana Legal Services, Inc. to help improve services and health outcomes for people with disabilities by effectively addressing legal issues that impact them. ILS is a nonprofit law firm that provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income people throughout the state of …read more.

WARSAW — For the seventh consecutive year, Cardinal Services is looking for members of the community to sign up to become a Cardinal Elf for the Christmas holiday. Elves are given the name of an adult in Kosciusko County served by Cardinal’s disability programs. Along with the name are gift ideas for that person. There are currently …read more.

WARSAW — Earlier this year, Kosciusko County Head Start/Early Head Start applied for and received a four year grant to be a part of a joint project of UCLA Anderson and Johnson & Johnson Health Care Institute. Kosciusko HS/EHS was one of just 30 programs nationwide chosen to participate in the initiative. The Healthcare Institute …read more.

WARSAW — The RedBird Art Studio held a gallery at the VIC during First Friday’s Art-ober event. The gallery showcased work from 25 of the studio’s artists, with pieces ranging from jewelry to paintings to sewing. All of the artwork is completely designed by those served by Cardinal Services. “They enter the space and then …read more.

WARSAW — October’s First Friday theme will channel Kosciusko County’s inner artist with ‘Art-tober” First Friday. The events will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7, in the courthouse square of downtown Warsaw. Artists of all ages and mediums are welcome to showcase and sell their art. An application is available …read more.

WARSAW — Works of art from RedBird Art Studio will be featured in an upcoming exhibit at the offices of the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce at 523 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. The exhibit, entitled Artful Migration, will feature abstract, mixed media, fabric, and other pieces. Redbird Art Studio is a recent addition to the Cardinal Services …read more.

WARSAW — Cardinal Services will host a variety of celebrations in coming days in honor of National Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Recognition Week, September 11-17. Events will culminate at 2 p.m. on  Friday, Sept. 16 when Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer will join Cardinal employees in the Cardinal Courtyard for a celebration and remarks. Thallemer and Cardinal …read more.

Randy Hall never meant to become president and CEO of Cardinal Services Inc. of Indiana in Warsaw, the position he assumed July 1. In fact, he never intended to invest 28 years — and counting — working with adults and children with disabilities. “It wasn’t my plan to work in this field and certainly not …read more.

SYRACUSE — A small gathering at the home of Bill and Vicki Morton, Lung Lane, Syracuse, provided a perfect opportunity for the invited guests to hear more about Cardinal Center, Warsaw. It was also a perfect opportunity to meet Randy Hall, new chief executive officer.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Hospital recently presented a check for $4,000 to Cardinal Services on behalf of employees at the hospital, MedStat and Lutheran Health Physician Clinics. KCH held a day of caring for Cardinal Services, during which employees had an opportunity to learn about Cardinal Services and its impact within the community. “Cardinal Services …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.

WARSAW — The board of directors of Cardinal Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Randy Hall as the seventh CEO of Cardinal Services. Hall steps into the position most recently held by Jane Wear, who retires Friday, July 1. Joining the company in 1988, for the past 20 years Hall has been corporate …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County Head Start has announced it has openings in their preschool program for the coming school year and is accepting applications. Head Start is a federally funded, income-based preschool program for children 3-5 years of age. Families must apply to determine if they qualify. Classrooms for the new 2016-17 school year are in Claypool, …read more.

WARSAW — After 40 years, Jane Wear is retiring from Cardinal Services, Inc. on July 1. It’s a date that holds special significance. She started at what was then Cardinal Center on July 1, 1976, just a few weeks after graduating from the University of Wisconsin. Twenty years later on July 1, 1996, she became …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — More Indiana families may be eligible for nutrition benefits through the Women, Infants and Children program under revised federal poverty guidelines for 2016. WIC is a supplemental nutrition program funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and managed by the Indiana State Department of Health. It provides healthy foods, breastfeeding support and nutrition …read more.

WARSAW — It’s that time of year again; The Knights of Columbus are out at the City of Warsaw’s intersections, wearing their bright yellow vests, waving Tootsie Rolls and collecting donations to support programs for people with intellectual disabilities. Around 10 a.m. there were KoC at the intersections of Detroit Street and Center Street, Winona …read more.

WARSAW — Last year, the Knights of Columbus handed out 16,800 Tootsie Rolls and raised $22,478 with their annual Tootsie Roll Drive. This Friday and Saturday they are poised to do it again in what has become an annual rite of spring. On Friday and Saturday, volunteers in bright yellow vests will be waving Tootsie …read more.

WARSAW — “There is a whole social dynamic in going on break and buying a soda,” said Jay Tate, CCI general manager. People with intellectual disabilities enjoy the same things everyone else does and want the same opportunities to work and make money, like everyone else, and CCI Manufacturing, an extension of Cardinal Services, helps …read more.

WARSAW — Goodwill’s Warsaw Career Center will be offering a variety of events in April. The events include a job fair with multiple employers on April 20 and a blood drive on April 22. Here are some events: Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint Workshop Series 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 5 3-4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 7 3-4:00 p.m. Thursday, …read more.

WARSAW — A typical work day for James Sweet, Warsaw, might consist of making tea, cleaning the beverage fountain or taking out the garbage. This may sound like a typical McDonald’s work day, but for Sweet, it is a dream come true. Sweet is employed through Career Links, an employment program of Cardinal Services, Warsaw, that places …read more.

WARSAW — Cardinal Services is holding open interviews at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 19. Interviews will be at Cardinal’s Human Resources building located at 1802 E. Winona Ave. Open positions include direct support professionals who would work directly supporting clients with disabilities, community living on-site managers, residential manager, maintenance assistant/painter, and Kosciusko …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Saemann Foundation board member Bob List visited Cardinal Services recently to learn more about the foundation’s grant made to Cardinal’s KABS program. Cardinal’s Randy Hall and Rob Cunningham of KABS showed List the new bus, pointing out special features and explaining KABS ongoing need for new buses. Kosciusko Area Bus Service has …read more.

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 — In this day and age, going to the grocery store or keeping an appointment typically means getting into the car and driving to the appropriate destination. For many Kosciusko County residents, however, getting around is not that simple. Those who do not drive often have to rely on others who may not always be available. This is where organizations …read more.

WARSAW — Donald Shively was honored as Veteran of the Month at the Tuesday, Dec. 1, Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting in Warsaw. Rich Maron, veteran’s affairs officer, presented the award.

By JONI TRUEX Public Information Director, KLA WARSAW — Hosted by K-21 Health Services, Rich Haddad welcomed the Kosciusko Leadership Academy cadets and guests. Rich explained the K-21 Medical Services Pavilion was the result of a KLA White Paper project. The facility is an all inclusive connected health services center. The space was developed by roundtables with the …read more.

By LAURA CAMPBELL VP of Human Resources WARSAW — Matt Boren, the adult services director, said “I’ve found Cardinal to be a company that values people! I know this personally because they’ve invested in improving me as a person and a professional. The staff and customers of this company are exceptional people and I am …read more.

[weaver_youtube zanJs3TsIhI rel=0]   Cardinal Services hosted an employee appreciation picnic Monday with lunch, games and prizes. Postponed, due to weather on Friday, the event was in conjunction with Direct Support Professional Appreciation Week, last week. The event included a pulled pork/hot dog, chip and water lunch with Culver’s custard for dessert. Staff would participate …read more.

Dear Editor, Direct Support Professionals Week falls on Sept. 13-19.  Direct Support Professionals or DSPs are people who work with individuals with disabilities often on a one-to-one basis. I would like to thank and recognize these professionals for their care and hard work. Cardinal Services employs approximately 400 DSPs that work directly with those who …read more.

    WARSAW — Dozens of people with specific needs are going to have an easier time getting around thanks to a new van at Cardinal Services. The accessible, lift-equipped van was purchased with the help of grants from K21 Health Foundation and Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust. The van will be the primary transportation for …read more.

By MICHELLE BOXELL Community Relations Manager, Cardinal Services It’s a rite of spring, seeing people in bright yellow vests waving Tootsie Rolls and collecting donations for people with disabilities. No one seems exactly sure what year they began the project, but the Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus has sponsored the fundraiser, working intersections and storefronts …read more.

By MICHELLE BOXELL Community Relations Manager, Cardinal Services Funding cuts, no cost-of-living increases and growth in demand have combined to place Cardinal Services in the position of needing to raise $500,000 locally — every year — simply to maintain current services. They took a big step toward that half million dollar goal this week when …read more.

By VICKIE LOOTENS President, Kosciusko Human Resource Association Kosciusko Human Resource Association is an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management. Established locally in 1968, KHRA is a local forum for HR related professionals. KHRA offers HR professionals the opportunity to develop leadership, managerial, public speaking, and group decision-making skills, while also providing a …read more.

By MICHELLE BOXELL Community Relations Manager, Cardinal Services As the community wraps up the year long celebration of Cardinal Services’ 60th Anniversary, one thing is abundantly clear. People with disabilities have greater opportunity now than ever before. Where once every aspect of their life was dictated to them, today they are given choices and enjoy …read more.

By MICHELLE BOXELL Community Relations Manager, Cardinal Services The Syracuse Chapter of Women of Today has donated $500 to Cardinal Services for use in their programs serving our community. Women of Today is a service organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids in our community. They meet the last Monday of every month. Anyone …read more.

By JONI TRUEX Public Relations Director, Kosciusko Leadership Academy Hosted by K-21 Health Services, Rich Haddad welcomed the Kosciusko Leadership Academy cadets and guests. Rich explained the K-21 Medical Services Pavilion was the result of a KLA White Paper project. The facility is an all inclusive connected health services center. Michelle Boxell, Cardinal Services, spoke …read more.

By MICHELLE BOXELL Community Relations Manager, Cardinal Services Cardinal Services held their ninth annual fundraising luncheon on Thursday, Nov 6. The Cardinal Call Luncheon was held at Warsaw Community Church and was attended by more than 300 guests who enjoyed a meal catered by Cerulean. The theme of this year’s event, Something to Smile About, …read more.

Erma Bombeck said “Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation’s compassion, unselfish caring, patience and just plain love for one another.” That quote definitely describes the 170 volunteers who support the mission of Cardinal Services. Cardinal volunteers give their time and talents to us in an …read more.

[weaver_youtube Cr3NinXMeRk rel=0] “This is the third one we’ve had,” says Jon Hembree, one of the organizers of the Special Olympics Dance held at First Christian Church in Warsaw on Friday, Aug. 15. Hembree says in the past the dance has had a formal theme and a western theme. This year organizers opted for a luau …read more.

Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club made a donation of $700 to Warsaw Little League program recently. Pictured above, from left, are Don Reinholt, representing the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club, and Lance Leaper and Terry Wood accepting the check on behalf of Warsaw Little League. Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club recently made a donation of $250 to Racquets …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the sixth in our series of articles featuring the people and programs of Cardinal Services in their 60th anniversary year.) Michelle Boxell Community Relations Manager Kosciusko Area Bus Service was created as a division of Cardinal Services in 1981. For 33 years they have been fulfilling its mission of Meeting the …read more.

WNIT’s Gordy Young was in town recently to tape an episode of Experience Michiana. The episode will air tonight, Thursday, July 31, at 7 p.m. on Channel 34. The episode focuses on some of the programs in Kosciusko County that are serving families with children who have disabilities. Featured in the program will be segments on …read more.

If you are like most people, you have put off making a will, naming a health care representative, protecting your finances for your heirs and designating that final gift to your favorite charity. Perhaps you think it will be too costly to talk with an attorney, or maybe you just don’t want to think about …read more.

(Editor’s Note: This is Cardinal Services’ sixth story in our series of articles featuring the people and programs of Cardinal Services in their 60th anniversary year.) When the Zimmer Women’s Network reached out to Cardinal Services last fall, they asked one question: How can we help other women and their families? The answer was not …read more.

By Michelle Boxell Community Relations Manager Cardinal Services This is the fifth in our series of articles featuring the people and programs of Cardinal Services in their 60th anniversary year. – The Editor There are some who argue that Head Start does not make a difference, that by 4th grade, a Head Start child is …read more.

Warsaw Fire officials are currently on the scene of an electrical fire in the cafeteria of Cardinal Services at 504 N. Bay Dr., Warsaw. According to fire officials, the fire, which reportedly began from a microwave, is out at this time. The health department and Winona Lake Fire Department have been called to the scene. Further …read more.

Director of Global Marketing and Communications for Biomet, Stacey Jones, pictured above at left, presents Biomet’s $50,000 donation to Cardinal Services’ Director of Development Vickie Lootens, center, and  CEO Jane Wear. According to Wear, the donation will go into Cardinal’s general operating fund to cover loses in programs for people with intellectual disabilities, enabling the not-for-profit …read more.

Dear Editor, On May 2–3 the Knights of Columbus, Council 4511 and their volunteers, once again scattered throughout Warsaw and raised money for Cardinal Services and Special Olympics through their Annual Tootsie Roll Fund Drive. For more years than any of us can remember, this spring fundraiser has helped people with intellectual disabilities in Kosciusko County …read more.

Citing the important work Cardinal Services does with children, families and people with disabilities, the local Upsilon Chapter of Lambda Chi Omega Sororities has awarded Cardinal Services a $500 donation.  In thanking members of the sorority, Cardinal Corporate V.P. Randy Hall pointed out the importance of local partners like Lambda Chi Omega in providing premium …read more.

Since 1996, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Woman, Infants and Children, often referred to as WIC, has been one of Cardinal Services’ most highly utilized programs. As Cardinal Services celebrates its 60th anniversary year, the national WIC program is turning 40. It was then that WIC began providing funding to aid low-income pregnant and …read more.

Dear Editor, As this legislative session closes I am reflecting on the fact that Kosciusko County is blessed to be represented by such involved and responsive legislators. Rebecca Kubacki, Ryan Mishler and Dave Wolkins are very visible in our community and are willing to listen to issues even when approached at Walmart, Zales or McDonalds! …read more.

Cardinal Services is hosting an open house event from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at 504 North Bay Drive, Warsaw. The public is invited to come enjoy cake and punch, and get a look at what Cardinal is all about. Tours of the main building will be given and will feature staff …read more.

It was 1964 when Cardinal Services opened its new sheltered workshop, CCI. The factory setting gave people with intellectual disabilities something they never had before: a paying job. Through the years, the emphasis has moved from the shelter aspect and more to the manufacturing business. “Our employees do great work,” stated general manager Jay Tate. …read more.