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.

KOSCIUSKO — United Way of Kosciusko County will host a diaper and wipes drop-off event from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at the K21 Pavilion. People interested in donating a Bundle of Joy can purchase diapers and wipes and bring them to the K21 Pavilion or have them shipped directly to United Way …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — This March United Way of Kosciusko County will host the first 100 Women Who Care event. This event will bring together a group of charitable women who are interested in investing in initiatives that support children in Kosciusko County. Volunteers will highlight three upcoming ways to give back to children. The school readiness program Kindergarten …read more.

WARSAW — After celebrating its 60 anniversary in 2018, United Way is launching the most comprehensive strategic planning effort in its history. With a goal of building a framework that will keep United Way at the forefront of Kosciusko County philanthropy for the next 60 years, a nine-member task force was convened and began the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with The Kosciusko County Community Foundation and United Way, has recently formed a Child Care & Early Learning Coalition for the purpose of helping families in the county access high quality and affordable child care/early learning options for their children, birth to age 5.   Local …read more.

WARSAW — A sea of ball caps, emblazoned with all branches of the U.S. military and representing the past six decades, were seen throughout the Center Lake Pavilion on Wednesday, Nov. 7 as local veterans converged on the venue for the annual Military Veteran Stand Down, sponsored by Goodwill Industries. Veterans were asked to bring …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — United Way of Kosciusko County believes every kid can become a great reader. Now we are on a mission to make sure our kids have more than enough books to read. United Way’s BIG GIV” set a bold goal of gathering 6,000 gently used children’s books as a part of our 60th anniversary. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — In response to yesterday’s fire at Lakeland Learning Center in Syracuse, United Way of Kosciusko County is rallying efforts to get the supplies needed to reopen the center on Tuesday, Sept. 5. On Thursday, Aug. 31, a fire broke out at Lakeland Learning Center. Thanks to the disciplined response of the trained staff …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The United Way of Kosciusko County held its annual celebration last night, Feb. 22 at the VIC in Warsaw. The celebration was all about honoring the great accomplishments made in the past year while looking forward to the possibilities for greatness that exist moving forward. Josh Gordon, 2016 board president welcomed everyone …read more.

MILFORD — The Lake City Hoopsters will playing charity games against the Chore-Time Brock All-Stars as well as the Milford Fire Department over the next two Wednesdays in Milford.

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.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — United Way of Kosciusko County’s funding forms are now available on their website.  The Request for Funding forms can be found under “news” online.  United Way funds programs in three focus areas; Education, Income and Health. Each focus area has a specific mission. Education improves education outcomes by supporting early learning. Income provides …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease, with a greater prevalence being found in families whose income fall below that of the Federal Poverty Level. But it is also one of the most preventable, which is why the Kids Smile Kosciusko program is working hard to address the issue in …read more.

By STEPH WOODWARDS Campaign Coordinator, United Way Of Kosciusko County WARSAW — United Way of Kosciusko County today announced that Executive Director Patricia Coy will be retiring effective December 31. The United Way Board of Directors will be assembling a search committee this summer to look for her replacement.  Coy’s decision to retire will bring to …read more.

SOUTH BEND — An unusual delivery is expected to arrive at 3 p.m. Monday, February 22 at LOGAN Center in South Bend—a 5-foot-tall fiberglass bison.

GOSHEN — Goshen Community Schools will again be offering United Way Reading Camps to 20- 25 children at Chandler, Parkside, Model, Waterford, and West Goshen.

WARSAW — An opportunity for supporters of the newest Serenity House in Warsaw was provided Thursday morning, Oct. 22, at an open house event. Serenity House Unit No. 7, is located at 321 S. High St., Warsaw. Unit No. 7, which opened on Sept. 1, is home for 16 men who want to recover from …read more.

By JO FAULKNER Associate Director, United Way of Kosciusko County WARSAW — As Danco Anodizing, Warsaw, a Pacesetter for the 2015 Campaign for United Way, began its drive, the company instituted several employee activities, including a dunk tank, drawings, bake sales and salad bar sales. Once activities and pledges were finalized, it was revealed that …read more.

The excitement was high when the Pacesetter, Bowen Center, began their activities for the 2016 United Way Campaign. This excitement spilled out into their contribution for the annual United Way campaign. Their giving participation grew greatly and their donations more than doubled from last year’s totals for United Way. Using various employee centered activities, including …read more.

Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy met Feb. 5 at the Wellness Center where students learned about social services in the county. KYLA moderator Tony Ciriello opened the meeting by introducing United Way Associate Director Jo Faulker presented the impact United Way has in Kosciusko County and some background on fundraising efforts, receiving most contributions from workforce, …read more.

The William P. Gordon Institute for Enterprise Development through the School of Business at Grace College and the United Way of Kosciusko County will partner again this year to host an IRS endorsed “Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)” Program in Kosciusko County during the months of February and March 2015. VITA offers free tax assistance …read more.

By CRYSTAL TUDOR CTB, Inc., Dodgeball Tournament Coordinator CTB, Inc, Milford, is holding their annual Dodgeball Tournament on Tuesday, Oct. 7 as a fundraiser for the United Way of Kosciusko County. In past years, the tournament has been open to employees only but this year we’ve expanded to include friends and family of CTB employees …read more.

Two area companies, CTB Inc. and Miller’s Heath Systems, have signed on to be pacesetters for the 2014 United Way Campaign in Kosciusko County. Internal teams of employees at both companies, along with United Way staff, have been working to execute their annual fund drive designed especially for their employees. CTB Inc. (a Berkshire Hathaway …read more.

The United Way of Kosciusko County is proud to announce the launch of our new website, www.unitedwaykosciusko.org. This new site is fresh with access to our focus areas to provide community information and is very easy to navigate. Our partners have a community calendar as a resource to list their events to help limit duplicate …read more.

United Way of Kosciusko County recently invested $1,471,572 in 47 local programs and several community initiatives which will help the residents of our county improve their lives. The investments will be available to the programs from July 2014 through June 2015. Additionally, at the request of the several donors, $159,807 was sent to other United …read more.

United Way of Kosciusko County is pleased to announce Stephen Miller, chief executive officer of Kosciusko Community Hospital (part of the Lutheran Health Network) as the 2014 Campaign Chair. Miller served as chief financial officer for KCH from 1985 to 2007 prior to his appointment as chief executive officer in 2008. He and his wife, …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.

United Way of Allen County’s 2-1-1 Services, supported by Lutheran Health Network, announced that it has expanded to six new counties in northern Indiana, including Kosciusko County. The expanded service area took effect Jan. 1, but is being celebrated today during National 2-1-1 Day. Today is also being used as a way to bring awareness …read more.

The United Way of Kosciusko County will hold its annual meeting and celebration from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13. The event will be held at the Center Lake Pavilion at 119 E. Canal St., Warsaw. The presentation will include annual responsibilities of the Board of Directors, highlights of the contributions of volunteers …read more.

In anticipation of an award of federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, Kosciusko County has been notified a possible award of $10,877 will be received 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 …read more.

New Beginnings Preschool & Childcare in Milford, North Webster Day Care Center, Lakeland Learning Center in Syracuse and Cardinal Services Head Start in Warsaw were the only four child care centers in Kosciusko County receiving the top accreditation level from the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration within the last year. United Way of Kosciusko …read more.

United Way pacesetters, Paragon Medical and DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction, concluded their internal campaigns where double digit increases in employee participation were realized. Patricia Coy, executive director of United Way of Kosciusko County, stated, “These companies continue to demonstrate a strong commitment to United Way, and we recognize and appreciate the extra effort extended this …read more.

[weaver_youtube DfeMY-jcoYI rel=0] At 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, employees of Chore-Time Brock took work place rivalries to the dodgeball arena in support of the annual United Way Corporate Dodgeball Tournament. In past years, Bowen Center and United Way have held the Corporate Dodgeball Tournament in Warsaw at Lakeview Middle School. This year, though, after realizing …read more.

In a joint effort to help children be ready for kindergarten, the United Way of Kosciusko County and Warsaw Community Schools piloted a 17-day summer program to prepare kids with no preschool experience for the classroom. Preparation included teaching of basic academic skills to improve the chances children will remain on track through their school …read more.

The 2013 United Way Day of Caring wrapped up another successful year by completing over 75 projects with the assistance of 1,000 volunteers. Of special note, a team from DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction and the men’s group at North Webster United Methodist Church assisted in the completion of a large project in North Webster at …read more.

Two area companies, DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction and Paragon Medical, have signed on to be pacesetters for the 2013 United Way Campaign in Kosciusko County. Internal teams of employees at both companies, along with United Way staff, have been working to execute their annual fund drive designed especially for their employees. DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction …read more.

During Monday night’s Warsaw Community School Corporation regular board meeting three donors came forward to pledge their dollars and support to two educational programs being offered by the schools. Patricia Coy, executive director of United Way of Kosciusko County, attended the meeting to approve the donation of $32,000 to the Claypool Early Learning Center. This …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, Inc. is excited to announce Erin Rowland Jones, Rowland Law Office, Warsaw, as the 2013 General Campaign Chair. This year marks the 56th year of the United Way Campaign in Kosciusko County. Ms. Rowland Jones has been involved with United Way of Kosciusko County since 2007 in many capacities and …read more.

United Way of Kosciusko County recently invested $1,690,700 in 51 local programs and several community initiatives which will help the residents of our county improve their lives. The investments will be available to the programs from July 2013 through June 2014. Additionally, at the request of the several donors, $176,865 was sent to other United …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools is partnering with United Way to bring the Warsaw area a Kindergarten Countdown Camp. The camp is a kindergarten orientation program that assists children in preparing for school. The camp will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6 to Friday, June 28, at Washington Elementary. The 17-day camp …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.

Every dollar patients spend on prescription drugs to treat heart disease and diabetes saves them $3 to $10 on other medical services, according to a 2011 Health Affairs study cited by United Way of Kosciusko County and FamilyWize, two organizations that are partnering to help families stay healthy. As of Dec. 31, 2012, the United …read more.

The United Way of Kosciusko County is pleased to announce that it will be accepting funding requests for the July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014, fiscal year beginning Monday, Jan. 14. Organizations with programs that wish to be considered must meet funding process guidelines. This includes the completion of a Request for Funding packet. …read more.

It’s the corporate world taking on – well, the corporate world in a full on game of Corporate Dodgeball. The United Way fundraising event is slated for Tuesday, Aug. 7, when 16 teams will take the floor in an effort to become the ultimate dodgeball champion. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Lakeview …read more.