WHITLEY COUNTY — The United Way of Whitley County’s 16th annual Day of Caring will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 24. As the largest volunteer event in Whitley County, Day of Caring promotes the spirit and value of volunteerism, increases awareness of local human service agencies and demonstrates what amazing things people can accomplish while …read more.

AKRON — As part of the United Way of Kosciusko County’s Day of Caring initiative, a group of Zimmer Biomet employees visited Tippecanoe Valley Middle School, transforming two areas into new health and fitness rooms. Other groups appeared at different area schools throughout the day, painting the bleachers at Mentone Elementary, the curbs and some …read more.

MENTONE — Approximately 30 employees from Cargill’s Mentone plant showed up today at Mentzer Park in Mentone for their day of caring. They put new mulch around playground equipment, painted, power washed playground equipment and cleaned the fence.

WARSAW — As part of the YMCA’s focus on social responsibility, the Y wants to offer the community opportunities to give back and serve their neighbors. Togetherhood is the Y’s signature program for social responsibility and invites Y members to lead and participate in volunteer service projects that benefit the community where they live. The next …read more.

The United Way of Kosciusko County has begun planning for the 2014 Day of Caring, which will be Wednesday, Aug. 13. County residents needing some assistance around their homes may now apply to be part of the charitable day. Applications are available at several community locations including libraries, trustee offices, social service offices, senior centers …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.

Planning is underway for the annual Day of Caring sponsored by United Way of Kosciusko County. This year, more than 80 projects will be completed by over 1,000 volunteers from area companies and the community in general. Supporting those volunteers will be area churches serving lunches and a host of local businesses who have provided …read more.

United Way of Kosciusko County is still accepting applications for this year’s Day of Caring event that will take place Wednesday, Aug. 14. The Day of Caring objective is to help Kosciusko County homeowners who are elderly, lower income or disabled. Volunteers will do limited work at rental properties such as general cleaning or yard …read more.

The United Way of Kosciusko County has begun planning for the 2013 Day of Caring. This years’ event is set to take place on Aug. 14, in communities North of Highway 30 and East of Highway 15. Last year was the first time that the county was divided into sections in an attempt to make …read more.

Over 800 volunteers are working on homes all over Kosciusko County today as part of the United Way’s annual Day of Caring event. Home repair projects are being completed today for those who otherwise could not afford to do the repairs themselves. This year, the focus is on assisting veterans and widows of veterans who …read more.

The Day of Caring has become a much anticipated event by Kosciusko County recipients and volunteers alike.  Since its inception in 2006, the Day of Caring has continued to grow in number of volunteers and those who need assistance. Last year, over 1,500 volunteers participated in 137 projects.  The projects range from simple yard work, …read more.

The United Way of Kosciusko County has begun planning for the 2012 Day of Caring. The event is set to take place on Aug. 15, in six communities around the county: Mentone, Etna Green, Leesburg, Milford, Warsaw central and Warsaw west. Based on discussions with Pam Kennedy, executive director at Housing Opportunities of Warsaw, it …read more.