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 — In honor of child abuse prevention month, Court Appointed Special Advocates held its second annual pinwheel garden planting ceremony on the south lawn of the courthouse on Wednesday, April 12. Around 30 people from the community attended the event. Individuals from CASA, Department of Children’s Services and others from the community were in …read more.

WARSAW — If you ask Warsaw resident Barb Lehman what the most rewarding part about her volunteer work is, she will tell you it’s knowing that a child is safe. Lehman is a volunteer for CASA of Kosciusko County. She has volunteered there for over 15 years. Court appointed special advocate volunteers are people from …read more.

  WARSAW —  Kosciusko County Superior Court I Judge David Cates swore in five new CASA volunteers at a ceremony held Wednesday, March 15. These individuals completed 33 hours of training to become Court Appointed Special Advocates. CASA is a nonprofit organization that advocates for abused or neglected children. Our local CASA was formed in …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — On Friday, Nov. 11, CASA of Kosciusko County will be hosting the 15th annual Holiday Festival fundraiser. The event will be from 6 to 10 p.m. and will be held at Image Air Charters hangar located at 2815 Foreman Drive. Warsaw, at the Warsaw Airport. The event will consist of guests from our corporate …read more.

WARSAW — Today at Warsaw Community High School, Riley Children’s Foundation gave a total of $10,500 in grants to Warsaw area foundations who are invested in helping children in the area. Warsaw Riley Leadership Committee member Susan Findlay stated Riley chose to give to these organizations because, “These are the organizations that best served our …read more.

WINONA LAKE – CASA of Kosciusko County held its second-annual 3-on-3 Hoopfest Tournament.

WARSAW — CASA of Kosciusko County is excited to announce Silveus Insurance Group will again be joining with CASA for its second 3-on-3 Hoopfest tournament Saturday, May 21.  This fun basketball filled event will tip off at the Gordon Rec Center located on the Grace College Campus. This year CASA is adding more divisions and …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.

WINONA LAKE – This Saturday, April 30, the second running of the Hero Run 5K is set to raise awareness about April being Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Approximately 40 people gathered on the south lawn of the Kosciusko County Courthouse in Warsaw today to plant a garden of blue pinwheels in honor of Child Abuse Prevention month. Those attending the ceremony included representatives of Court Appointed Special Advocates, Department of Children’s Services, Judge David Cates, Prosecutor Dan Hampton, county employees and other …read more.

WARSAW —  CASA and DCS  will join together at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 13,  to plant a pinwheel garden on the south side of the courthouse lawn.  The judges, school superintendents and other local community members have also been invited to participate. CASA and DCS used to do a candle light vigil but decided to …read more.

WARSAW — A group of local citizens stepped up Tuesday evening, March 1, and agreed to be advocates for Kosciusko County children who are somehow caught up in the court system. Kosciusko County Superior Court I Judge David Cates swore in nine of the 11 individuals who completed training to become Court Appointed Special Advocates. With the new volunteers …read more.

WARSAW — For the past month, Mission Point Community Church has been running a generosity campaign called “LoveBlitz.” The goal has been to serve the community in tangible ways and raise money to support local charities while letting the people of Kosciusko County know that the church cares for them, and ultimately that God cares for them. As Lead Pastor Kondo Simfukwe pointed out, “Too often the church is known for what it is against. We want to be known by what we are for.”

WARSAW — The airport hanger for Image Air was transformed into a Mediterranean night for the 14th annual CASA Holiday Festival with its theme “CASAblanca, Here’s Look’n Out For You Kid!” Throughout the room silhouettes of kids holding messages were displayed and photos of CASA volunteers shown in a slide show while music played throughout …read more.

WARSAW — Court Appointed Special Advocates of Kosciusko County, better known as CASA, will host its 14th annual Holiday Festival fundraiser from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Image Air Charters, 2815 Foreman Drive, Warsaw, at the Warsaw Airport. This year’s theme is “CASAblanca — Here’s look’n out for your kid!” Guests will find themselves …read more.

By TRINA HOY Warsaw Optimist Club WARSAW — Through various fundraising activities during the year, the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club raises over $28,000 to donate to youth oriented activities. Recently, the club donated $2,500 to Kosciusko County Promise, $500 to CASA, $500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters and $100 to Warsaw Tigers Basketball. Join the club as a …read more.

WARSAW — Court Appointed Special Advocates of Kosciusko County, better known as CASA, will host its 14th annual Holiday Festival fundraiser from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Image Air Charters, 2815 Foreman Drive, Warsaw, at the Warsaw Airport. This year’s theme is “CASAblanca — Here’s look’n out for your kid!.”

CASA of Kosciusko County has announced that Silveus Insurance Group will be the event sponsor of the first CASA 3-on-3 Hoopfest set for Saturday, July 25. This fun basketball filled event will be held at the Gordon Recreation Center on the Grace College Campus. The day will consist of eight divisions of basketball teams playing …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.

Court Appointed Special Advocates is a national organization that spans nearly every county in Indiana as well as all 50 states. Volunteers are counted on to obtain information on children who have found their way into the court system due to abuse, neglect or highly contested custody battles. Although it is ultimately the judge’s decision as to …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.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and Court Appointed Special Advocates is putting together some events to raise awareness. On Friday, CASA will have representatives at Warsaw’s First Friday event selling pinwheels for the pinwheel garden. Pinwheels are used to honor victims of child abuse. At 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, a Light of Hope …read more.

Individuals and organizations can seize the moment and share in honoring America’s volunteers this spring. National Volunteer Week is April 15-21 and it celebrates the millions of people dedicating themselves to taking action bettering the community. The week also provides opportunities to inspire, recognize and encourage people to seek out and engage in activities that …read more.