When the call came in for masks, due to the COVID-19 crisis, one Leesburg woman knew she needed to spring into action. Ever since, Marsha Frantisak of Leesburg has been making masks for United Way of Kosciusko County.

WINONA LAKE — The demand for more affordable childcare is moving beyond the idea of finding enough good babysitters. In a Wednesday, Nov. 13 gathering that celebrated the one-year anniversary of LaunchPad, a coalition that was assembled by the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce to improve childcare services in Kosciusko County, attendees heard a series of …read more.

WARSAW — United Way of Kosciusko County is finding new ways to give back as part of its annual Days of Caring event and the community’s help is needed. From 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at Center Lake Pavilion, United Way will host a site for blood donations for the American Red …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College students and community volunteers involved in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program celebrated their tenth year of service to Kosciusko County with a public reception Wednesday, Jan. 23. The VITA program offers free tax preparation for elderly, disabled and lower-income individuals filing a tax return. Volunteers, including Grace College business …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The United Way of Kosciusko County held a children’s book drive over the summer as its “Big Give” project. The organization set a goal of gathering 6,000 gently used children’s books, with more than 30 local businesses helping out by setting up donation tubs. However, the project exceeded expectations, as more than 11,000 …read more.

  KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — My United Way 2-1-1 is a free, confidential service helping people across the U.S. and, in many parts of Canada, to find the local resources they need. Kosciusko County residents can also use this free service. “It’s 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” said Darren Bickel, United Way of …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — United Way of Kosciusko County is proud to announce Darren Bickel as the new Executive Director. Bickel has 23 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, serving most recently as the Vice President of Community Impact with United Way of Elkhart County.  A graduate of Manchester University, with a Bachelor’s of Science in …read more.