By KATY BERGER Communications Specialist, Kosciusko REMC For the ninth consecutive year Kosciusko Rural Electric Membership Corporation donated $5,000 to the Winter Heating Assistance Program at Combined Community Services. KREMC President and CEO Bruce Goslee, presented a check to Executive Director Steve Possell of CCS. “Last year’s winter was brutally cold and we are hearing …read more.

Grace College and Mission Point are hosting our Fourth Annual Supermarket Sweep. It is an opportunity for families to come and “sweep” Owen’s Supermarket for nonperishable food items. Families can come in, grab a list of suggested items, shop around and then drop off their items to be delivered to the local food banks: Combined …read more.

Combined Community Services will be holding their 13th Annual Turkey Lurkey 5k Run/Walk at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 in Winona Lake. The race is a challenging course which starts at Winona Lake Park, runs down the quaint streets of Winona Lake, meanders through the scenic wooded pathways, and then finishes back at Winona Lake …read more.

Students at Harrison Elementary are taking the Warsaw Community School Corporation mission statement to heart. Yesterday, students delivered a total of 4,200 food items to Combined Community Services just down the road. According to Harrison Elementary Principal Lee Snider, students hosted a two week food drive competition in their classrooms. The annual competition raised an …read more.

By AMI PITT Combined Community Services The 21st Annual Toy Time consignment sale is coming soon. Proceeds from the Toy Time Sale benefit Combined Community Services Toy Give Away project. This is a great way to clean out that toy box, purchase great toys at a garage sale price, make 50 percent off your items …read more.

  Christmas is coming closer with each passing day. Agencies and organizations throughout the county are gearing up to help those in need during the one holiday where it is better to give than receive. Combined Community Services will kick off its Adopt-A-Family program on Nov. 5. This program is one of the largest programs …read more.

Since Sept. 22, Kerlin Motor Co. in Silver Lake has been collecting winter coats for its annual coat drive. For the last 16 years, Kerlin has hosted the coat drive. Donations have grown from year to year, and now the company gets approximately 1,000 pieces of outerwear each year. The coats are collected at various …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy held the seventh annual food drive for Combined Community Services today and boasted a major return. After distributing 5,000 paper donation bags, which were supplied by Owens Supermarket in Warsaw, students in grades 7-12 collected the bags from driveways in both Winona Lake and Warsaw this morning. After gathering the donations, students …read more.

From Sept. 10-24, Young Adult Professionals teamed with Combined Community Services, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce and many area businesses to collect professional attire that will be passed along to people entering the workforce. “We have people graduating from college,” says Stephen Possell, executive director at Combined Community Services. “They just don’t have business-type clothes.” “A …read more.

The weather is definitely changing and many people have started going through closets sorting through and finding jackets or coats that are too small or finding ones that haven’t been worn for sometime. Why not give those coats to someone who may need a jacket or coat to stay warm this fall and winter? Donators …read more.

As the 2014-2015 school year kicks into gear, the Kosciusko Board of REALTORS® wanted to do their part to assure that 10 children of Kosciusko County were ready to roll. The KBOR Community Service Committee reached out to Tammy Smith, director of Self Sufficiency Programs at Combined Community Services, to partner with providing Back-To-School Backpacks …read more.

[Update: According to Ami Pitt, a coordinator at Tools for Schools, approximately 1,008 children had visited the event for free school supplies, backpacks, haircuts and even face painting by noon today. Pitt noted glue, scissors, two pocket folders, three ring binders and backpacks are all in very short supply. Anyone looking to donate to the event may drop …read more.

The Village at Winona Lake will be smokin’ hot on Saturday. Combined Community Services Inc., The Village at Winona Lake and the Winona Lake Fire Department will join forces to pump some energy and flavor into the weekend.  This year the Winona Lake Fire Department celebrates 100 years of organized service to the community. The …read more.

Tools For School, a program through Combined Community Services that provides 1,500 students in Kosciusko County with the tools they need to get a quality education, is seeking support for its annual giveaway. Items needed are: two-pocket folders, Fiskar scissors, colored pencils, blue or black pens, rulers, spiral notebooks, liquid glue, three-ring binders, crayons, erasers, …read more.

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will bring the Mobile Food Pantry to Kosciusko County for three giveaways this month. At the Mobile Food Pantry events, fresh perishable items (dairy, grains, produce and protein) and dry goods are offered free of charge to northern Indiana residents. The Food Bank sets up tables at pre-scheduled locations where …read more.

The effects of a harsh winter are still being felt as Indiana announces there is no money left over to assist low-income people with summer utility bills. The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority revealed Monday that winter heating bill assistance cost $47.8 million, which has drained the coffers.  “Anytime a program’s funding is cut, …read more.

Ten individuals were given a Heart of Gold tonight in Warsaw. The annual awards are presented by Kosciusko County Community Foundation. This year, for the second time, a Nonprofit of the Year award was given to an organization. This year’s winner is Combined Community Services. The Service Club of the Year award was given to …read more.

The Kosciusko Kettleheads homebrewing club will celebrate the American Homebrewers Association Big Brew this Saturday, May 3, at the Cerulean Garden in Winona Lake. Big Brew is an annual celebration of National Homebrew Day and is now in its 17th year. Organized by the American Homebrewers Association, Big Brew brings together thousands of homebrewers from around the world, all …read more.

The 2nd annual Success is in the Bag luncheon will take place Saturday, April 26, at The Latte Lounge & Gallery (formerly Courthouse Coffee downtown). The event is perfect for women of all ages. At 11:30 a.m. the event begins with arrival and posing for a picture with your guest (photos by Doug Jeffrey’s), live …read more.

The junior/senior prom: One of the most time-honored traditions of high school where young women spend hours getting in full glamor hair and makeup to accentuate their elegant gowns and young men don handsome tuxedos to escort their dates. But prom is also one of the most expensive traditions of high school and would not …read more.

From 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, Owen’s Supermarket on East Center Street in Warsaw was teeming with people shopping for a good cause. Mission Point Community Church and Grace College partnered with Owen’s to host the third annual Super Market Sweep: Give ‘Till You Drop. The all-day event is an opportunity …read more.

The annual Toy Consignment Sale is happening this weekend in Warsaw, and it’s your chance to find some cash in your child’s toy box. Good used toys that your child no longer plays with can be turned into some cool cash for your holiday spending. It’s also a great way to recycle toys and give …read more.

For the past 20 years, the Pitt family of Winona Lake has made it possible for thousands of children to receive toys for Christmas. This year will be no exception. What has become an annual toy consignment sale and giveaway is happening again this week. It’s an opportunity for people to make money and for …read more.

Combined Community Services, a non-profit organization that provides many programs and services focused on assisting low-income residents of Kosciusko County work toward self-sufficiency, announces its upcoming 12th annual Turkey Lurkey 5K run and walk. The event will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. Located by the shores of Winona Lake, the 11th Annual Turkey …read more.

Combined Community Services has been blessed with so many individuals, businesses and organizations adopting families for Christmas this year, that the service organization is now accepting a few more applications for families who need help with the holidays. Peggi Lisenbee-Wright, director of client assistance for CCS, said the number of families who can be accepted …read more.

WINONA LAKE, Ind. – Mission Point Community Church and Grace College are partnering with Owen’s Supermarket on East Center Street, Warsaw, to host the third annual Super Market Sweep: Give ‘Till You Drop event, all day tomorrow, Nov. 20. The Super Market Sweep is an event for the Warsaw Community members to come together and …read more.

Warsaw Autoplex is hosting a Holiday Food Drive through Dec. 31 to benefit the Combined Community Services Food Pantry. At this time, and through Dec. 31, Warsaw Autoplex is accepting donations of nonperishable foods and hygiene products. With every five items an individual brings in to donate, he or she will receive $10 off any …read more.

For the eighth consecutive year, Kosciusko REMC donated to the Winter Heating Assistance Program at Combined Community Services, Warsaw. KREMC President and CEO Bruce Goslee, presented a check for $5,000 to CCS Executive Director Steve Possell noting, “We truly believe in partnering with CCS through this program. We know there is a need for our …read more.

Sixth-graders of Warsaw Christian School are once again selling fresh citrus fruit, straight from Florida, as well as nuts and candy which are perfect for holiday baking and gifts. Orders are now being taken for navel oranges; ripe, red grapefruit; tangerines, or an assortment of all from $20 to $32. See chart for order options. Nuts, …read more.

[weaver_youtube mxHs7HRE3I8 rel=0] Four Warsaw elementary schools came together Friday night at Lakeview Middle School in a dodgeball competition to collect food for Combined Community Services. The Food-a-Thon Dodgeball Event for CCS required at least two cans of food for admission into the games. All food is being used to stock the CCS Food Pantry, which …read more.

Mission Point Community Church and Grace College are partnering with Owen’s Supermarket on East Center Street in Warsaw to host the third annual Super Market Sweep: Give ‘Til You Drop event on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The Super Market Sweep is an all day event for Warsaw and Winona Lake community members to come together and …read more.

Dr. David and Dr. Sarah Masterson will provide free chiropractic care from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at Masterson Chiropractic Clinic, 725 E. Market St., Warsaw. Free chiropractic care will be provided for a minimum donation of $10 or equivalent non-perishable food items.  Money and food donations will benefit Combined Community Services (CCS) to feed …read more.

In 2012, Combined Community Services in Warsaw made it possible for 500 families to have a memorable Christmas. This year, CCS – along with the many generous businesses, schools, churches and individuals who join them – expect to have just as many families in need of some holiday spirit. Adopt-a-Family has been a part of …read more.

Pat Coy (center) of the Kosciusko County United Way accepted the agency award during yesterday’s REAL service’s luncheon. At left is Steve Possell, executive director of Combined Community Services, and Tammy Smith of CCS. (Photo provided) On Tuesday, Pat Coy of the Kosciusko County United Way accepted an award on behalf of the agency during …read more.

[weaver_youtube Zy3r70NfrUQ rel=0] The food pantry at Combined Community Services in Warsaw got a much-needed supply of over 12,000 pounds of food donations today. The non-perishable items were collected by students of Lakeland Christian Academy in Winona Lake. Each year the LCA students organize the food drive to benefit the CCS food pantry. According to …read more.

[weaver_youtube vTqbPhtzvis rel=0] The Young Adult Professionals group of Kosciusko County recently held a clothing drive to collect professional attire for the clothing pantry at Combined Community Services. Kevin Hamstra of Y.A.P., estimated approximately 14,000 pounds of professional clothing was collected in a two week period last month. The clothing – including suits, ties, skirts, …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy students are doing more than just hitting the books, playing sports or spending time with friends. Students at LCA are preparing for the sixth annual Combined Community Services Food Drive next week. The food drive, which is almost entirely organized by LCA students, will begin collecting non-perishable food items throughout the Winona …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy will hold its sixth annual community-wide Food Drive at the end of September. The food drive will benefit Combined Community Services. Peggi Lisenbee Wright, Combined Community Service’s director of emergency assistance stated, “Hunger and lack of access to nutritional food is growing at an alarming rate across our country. CCS’ emergency assistance …read more.

It’s time to clean out your closet! Young Adult Professionals, a group affiliated with the Warsaw Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, would like to introduce the first annual YAP Professional Clothing Drive to benefit Combined Community Services. The event will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 11, and will go through through Wednesday, Sept. 25. There is a need …read more.

On Wednesday, the annual Tools for Schools giveaway held by Combined Community Services provided nearly 1,200 children in Kosciusko County with the necessary supplies they need to begin school next week. In past years, the program served approximately 900 on the day of the 7-hour giveaway and an additional 600 whose parents were not able …read more.

The Combined Community Services Tools for Schools giveaway is underway at the Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds and will continue until 4 p.m. today. Each year the event provides approximately 1,500 children with all of the tools they need to start the school year. From erasers to notebooks and pencil boxes, supplies are provided free of …read more.

The annual Tools for Schools giveaway through Combined Community Services is scheduled for Wednesday at the Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds. Each year, CCS offers the Tools for Schools program to give area families one day to come out and get all of their children’s necessary school supplies. Available supplies range from notebooks and pencils to …read more.

The American Red Cross of Kosciusko County has joined forces with the local Dollar Tree in accepting donated school supplies during their sixth annual Back to School Brigade. Locally, all supplies collected at the Warsaw Dollar Tree will benefit Combined Community Services Tools for School Program. “We see no need to reinvent the wheel,” explained …read more.

Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt is taking part in a fundraiser to benefit Combined Community Services in Warsaw. All day on Tuesday, July 30, venture in to Zoyo, 550 W. 300 N., North (in front of Kohl’s), and know that for any sales made that day, Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt will donated 20 percent of the sales to …read more.

The annual Tools for Schools program offered through Combined Community Services is in need of donations in the form of new school supplies and cash. Each year, CCS offers the Tools for Schools program to give area families one day to come out and get all of their children’s necessary school supplies. Available supplies range …read more.

[weaver_youtube m5i-hHm-Fp8 rel=0] The sky was overcast, temperatures cooled and a slight breeze welcomed close to 130 individuals to the second annual Blue Jeans & BBQ Gala to benefit Combined Community Services in Warsaw Saturday evening. Blue jeans and cowboy hats and a few cowboy boots highlighted the evening’s casual Western theme. A grateful experience, …read more.

The Kosciusko Kettleheads homebrew club and Cerulean Restaurant are hosting the third annual Homebrew Tasting on Saturday, June 15. The event is at the Cerulean Garden and starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 the day of the event, and all proceeds benefit Combined Community Services. VIP tickets for early admission at …read more.

The Kosciusko Kettleheads Homebrew Club and Cerulean Restaurant are hosting the 3rd Annual Homebrew Tasting at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 15. The event is at the Cerulean Garden, 1101 E. Canal St., in Winona Lake. Tickets are $20 in advance, or $25 the day of the event, and complete proceeds benefit Combined Community Services. All donations …read more.

It’s back!  Combined Community Services is thrilled to announce its second annual Blue Jeans and BBQ Gala coming up on Saturday, June 22, at 7 p.m. Three local celebrity chefs will face off in a barbeque challenge at Combined Community Services on Mariners Drive in Warsaw. Dane Miller of the Dane and Mary Louise Miller …read more.

Joni Truex of Warsaw was the winner of a freshwater pearl necklace during Saturday’s first annual Success is in the Bag handbag auction and luncheon to benefit Combined Community Services. The Success is in the Bag event celebrated the 20th anniversary of CCS’s Project Independence, which is a mentoring program that helps low-income families in …read more.

One lucky person will win a freshwater pearl necklace from Chapman Jewelers during a May 18 event being organized to celebrate independence. Combined Community Services is hosting a Success is in the Bag Luncheon on Saturday, May 18, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the organization’s Project Independence. There will be a handbag silent auction …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbZX0F7Fk3c] Although no final total is yet available, local food pantries are hoping that the annual Stamp Out Hunger campaign sponsored by the United States Postal Service will at least match last year’s food collection of 9,040 pounds. Officials and volunteers for service organizations including Combined Community Services, Our Father’s House and Mary & …read more.

Dear Editor, The students and staff at Lakeland Christian Academy were privileged to help fill the food pantry at Combined Community Services this week with over 5.5 TONS of food. We would like to thank the people who made our endeavor so successful. First of all, this would not have been possible without the generosity …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9Hee1CBbi0] Despite this morning’s cold temperatures, and through the spitting snow, students of Lakeland Christian Academy were out bright and early collecting grocery bags full of food for the school’s annual community service project. The LCA Food Drive to benefit Combined Community Services this year brought in 11,000 pounds of food. That topped last …read more.

Four seniors at Lakeland Christian Academy are working together to plan a food drive that is ultimately one of the largest collections held for Warsaw- based Combined Community Services. This is the fifth year students of LCA will be collecting food for CCS. “Last year we collected food valued at over $30,000,” said Carmen Flores, …read more.

The Community Good Friday Service sponsored by the Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association will be held at 7 p.m. tonight at the Warsaw Missionary Church, 1849 E. Springhill Rd., Warsaw. The Tenebrae “Service of Darkness” will be a time of reflection on the suffering, crucifixion and anticipation of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.  Pastors from  churches …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUCPR076cHI] On Wednesday, Combined Community Services in Warsaw will open its food pantry to clients in a whole new way, offering them healthier food options and giving them the opportunity to utilize it more like a grocery store. “By allowing people to choose what they like, it gives them a sense of dignity,” said …read more.

Dear Editor, On behalf of the hundreds of people aided by the Gift of Warmth Program, as well as Combined Community Services and its Board of Directors, I would like to personally thank the Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association and its participating churches for its recently collected gift of $27,000. Your contributed donations will, and have …read more.

Combined Community Services is gearing up for what is expected to be lots of requests for utility assistance in the next couple of weeks. Last week’s cold snap is likely to result in higher than normal utility bills and a rash of those unable to pay. Since Nov. 1, 2012, to Jan. 24, CCS has …read more.

The Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association has designated Sunday, Jan. 27, as “Gift of Warmth” Sunday. There will be an open house at Combined Community Services, 1195 Mariners Dr., Warsaw from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. that day. Churches, businesses and individuals are encouraged to bring donations to CCS on that day. A time of prayer …read more.

  During the weeks leading up to Christmas, first grade and second grade students at Jefferson Elementary School collected pajamas, hats, gloves and scarves for Combined Community Services. Students at Jefferson have been learning about enriching the lives of others. The first and second graders choose to collect warm winter clothing for those in our …read more.

Across the country, the Y helps people give back and assist their neighbors by offering them opportunities to volunteer, advocate and support programs that strengthen the community. During the YMCA’s 4th Annual “Operation Thanksgiving Dinner,” 55 families received nonperishable food items to create a Thanksgiving meal. Forty-seven different individuals and groups helped to supply these …read more.

Keeping Kosciusko REMC families warm this holiday season just got a little easier for Combined Community Services (CCS) with a $10,000 donation from KREMC. Annually, Kosciusko REMC donates to the CCS Winter Heating Assistance Program, but this year the $5,000 donation was doubled with the help of CoBank, the cooperative lending partner CoBank offered a …read more.

The Local Emergency Food and Shelter Programs Board for Kosciusko County has received notice that Kosciusko County is being awarded $11,786 through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. Federal funds are awarded through the Department of Homeland Security. A national board was established to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of …read more.

The annual public consignment toy sale has been set and event organizers are asking for good quality used or new toys and other kid-friendly items. Organizers request toys in good shape be dropped off between 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Dec 10-13, and 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 14. …read more.

The Cultural Council and Owen’s Supermarket East in Warsaw are hosting s 25 Sleighs of Christmas community sharing event to benefit the less fortunate in our county. The 25 Sleighs of Christmas is a collection of food and goods that will begin this Friday, Nov. 23, in the Owen’s East store. The goal is to …read more.

Masterson Chiropractic Clinic, 725 E. Market St., Warsaw, donated $846 plus hundreds of canned goods to Combined Community Services as a result of the clinic’s Patient Appreciation Day on Nov. 8. Patient adjustments cost just $10 that day, and patients could pay that amount or donate canned goods. Drs. David and Sarah Masterson would like …read more.

Mission Point Community Church and Grace College are partnering with Owen’s Supermarket on East Center Street, Warsaw, to host the second annual Super Market Sweep: Give ‘Till You Drop event on Wednesday, Nov. 14. The Super Market Sweep is an all day event for the Warsaw Community members to come together and give back to …read more.

The 11th annual Turkey Lurkey 5K Run/Walk to benefit Combined Community Services is coming up on Saturday, Nov. 17, and pre-registrations are now open to participants. All of the proceeds from the Turkey Lurkey 5K Race are used to support the many programs at Combined Community Services that help the low-income residents of Kosciusko County …read more.

On Saturday, I went skydiving for charity and am happy to announce nearly $2,000 was raised for the Combined Community Services Food Pantry. The money was collected largely online via a special link that was on StaceyPageOnline.com. The CCS Food Pantry still needs financial help to stock the shelves for what is being predicted to …read more.

Don’t let Saturday’s weather forecast stop you from having some fun and coming out to help a great cause. Coming up on Oct. 27, myself and so far approximatey 7 other people have agreed to take the plunge from 13,000 feet to benefit Combined Community Services Food Pantry. While it appears that Saturday’s weather will …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyORglBuJFQ] On Aug. 25, the Elite Frogs parachute display team, comprised of U.S. Navy SEALs, parachuted over Lake Wawasee in Syracuse. On that day, Ron Baumgartner, president of The Papers Inc. and StaceyPageOnline.com, did a tandem skydive with the team, which was part of a fundraising event for the Wawasee Navy SEAL Foundation Inc. On Saturday, Oct. …read more.

As I sort through my emails and Facebook messages today, I find – much to my comfort – that I will not be jumping from a plane alone. And alone I mean, other than the guy I’ll be strapped to! Thus far, 7 people have told me they plan to be at the Goshen Airport …read more.

On Saturday, Oct. 27, I will jump from a perfectly good airplane to raise money for the Combined Community Services Food Pantry. Why am I doing this? I blame Jason Branham and Chris Rager – and because the CCS Food Pantry is in need of food. While I’m sure Jason and Chris were just trying …read more.

To date, One Dog at a Time Rescue Pet Food Pantry of Kosciusko County has provided 5,761 pounds of dog food and 1,966 pounds of cat food to Combined Community Services of Kosciusko County. The ODTR Pet Food Pantry at CCS distributes food to pet owners who are going through tough times, but want to …read more.

The Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association is sponsoring the 28th Annual Kosciusko CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, Sept. 30. The walk will begin with a time of prayer at 1:30 p.m. at Center Lake Pavilion, 119 E. Canal St., in Warsaw. Walkers collect pledges to support the efforts of Church World Service around the globe and 25 …read more.

September is Hunger Action Month and, in conjunction with International Housekeeping Week, Wyndham Garden and Bennigan’s conducted a nonperishable food drive to help residents of Kosciusko County. Wyndham Garden and Bennigan’s employees were able to collect several boxes of food to donate to Combined Community Services. Pictured, from left, are Mike Stetzel, WG general manager; …read more.

In anticipation of an award of federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, Kosciusko County has been listed to possibly receive $11,636.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. A local board, with representation from the county, will determine how the anticipated funds for Kosciusko County could be distributed among …read more.

Bryson Brown is only 7 years old, but already, he’s learned the importance of being philanthropic. “I just thought it would be something nice to do,” says the Leesburg boy, who recently raised $1,196 at his first lemonade stand, and donated it all to the Combined Community Services emergency food pantry. Bryson’s mother, Christine Brown, …read more.

The annual Tools For Schools giveaway through Combined Community Services begins at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Kosciusko County fairgrounds. Each year, CCS offers the Tools for Schools program to give area families one day to come out and get all of their children’s necessary school supplies. Available supplies range from notebooks and pencils to …read more.

The Annual Chamber Golf Outing has been a traditional summer activity and fundraiser for the Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce for many years. It’s a time for community leaders to network and have a good time together over a game of golf. This year the outing was held at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club on …read more.

On June 29, Combined Community Services received a  Dekko Foundation grant of $150,000. With this grant, CCS was able to complete its building project and capital campaign debt free. Since CCS continues to operate on donations from the community and does not use any tax dollars for its programs, the grant will enable more services …read more.

The annual Tools For School giveaway through Combined Community Services is slated for Aug. 8, and the program is getting a boost this year from another organization. For this year’s Tools For School program, CCS is partnering with the Kosciusko County Chapter of the American Red Cross. It’s all possible through yet another program known …read more.

Founded in 1984 by the Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association, Combined Community Services was organized by county church leaders to serve as a centralized clearinghouse to serve those in need. In the past several years, however, more and more churches have begun taking on their own programs to serve the less fortunate. That, according to Pastor …read more.

John Tucker earned the coveted Weber spatula at the Blue Jeans & BBQ benefit for Combined Community Services Saturday night. Tucker of Maple Leaf Farms, Milford; Dane Miller of Biomet, Warsaw; and Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer squared off behind the grills to raise money for CCS programs. Thallemer prepared quesadillas from grilled chicken, Miller slaved …read more.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the new location of Combined Community Services was held Tuesday afternoon as part of a Business After Hours event. CCS has been in its new building at 1195 Mariners Driver, Warsaw, since May 17, but the ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to welcome dignitaries and other community members to the new …read more.

An event to raise funds for Combined Community Services is getting some support by local celebrity chefs. The Blue Jeans & BBQ Gala is planned for Saturday, June 23. Celebrity chefs Dane Miller of Biomet, John Tucker of Maple Leaf Farms, Scott Woods of Noa Noa and Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer will be barbecuing the …read more.

On Saturday, May 12, the letter carriers of the U.S. Postal Service will be doing more than picking up your mail.  Every year, all across the nation, carriers take one day and make a great effort to stamp out hunger.  Kosciusko County residents are asked to join on this day and “hang a bag of food …read more.