By Keith Knepp InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — The June edition of Syracuse’s “Last Friday” event  enjoyed warm summer temperatures last evening as visitors to the event were treated to vendors, displays, free snacks and two free shows. The evening’s activities were organized  by the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce. Taking place from 6-7:30 p.m.. at the …read more.

On behalf of the Zimmer Biomet legal team and their partner, Faegre Drinker, Kevin Escapule recently presented a $7,500 check to Rebecca Bazzoni, executive director for Joe’s Kids.

WARSAW — Three local non-profit organizations – Joe’s Kids, The Baker Youth Club and Court Appointed Special Advocate of Kosciusko County (CASA) – will host “An Evening with Elizabeth Smart” at 6 p.m., April 23, at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, in Winona Lake. The Kosciusko County Community Foundation and K21 Health Foundation are funding …read more.

WARSAW — Joe’s Kids will be holding their annual 5K Heart & Sole on Saturday, April 27. 

KOSCIUSKO — In May, the Kosciusko County Community Foundation announced that, in celebration of its 50th anniversary, 10 youth-serving nonprofit organizations were selected to participate in the “Endowment Challenge 50,” or EC50. Joe’s Kids is the sixth organization to have successfully completed the fundraising portion of the challenge. Participating organizations committed to raising $10,000 for …read more.

WARSAW — Rebecca Bazzoni, executive director for Joe’s Kids, was recently notified that the Dekko Foundation has awarded Joe’s Kids a $90,000 grant. Joe’s Kids is a non-profit pediatric rehabilitation clinic that provides physical, occupational and speech therapy services for children with special needs or developmental delays. The grant will help offset the cost of …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Community Foundation announced Endowment Challenge 50 for ten youth-serving organizations this morning, Friday, May 25. This August will mark the 50th anniversary celebration of the foundation. Endowment Challenge 50 is the first of many ways the foundation will celebrate the milestone through the coming year.  The organizations will have the opportunity …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Grant recipients for the 2018 Kids Market Spring Consignment Sale, held in March at the Grace College Gordon Recreation Center, were awarded portions from proceeds last week in Kosciusko County. Total cash donations were $10,700, in addition to shopping vouchers and clothing donations given to local organizations and individuals. Recipients included Joe’s Kids, …read more.

WARSAW — Joe’s Kids will be holding their NEW 5K Heart & Sole on Saturday, May 5. The 5K will be a chip-timed event. However, for those Splatter Dash lovers we will have the fun 1 mile walk/run. This family-friendly event will be held at Winona Lake Town Park.   Participants may register online until …read more.

WARSAW —Rebecca Bazzoni, executive director for Joe’s Kids was recently notified that the Dekko Foundation has awarded Joe’s Kids a $25,000 matching grant for operational support.  “We feel very blessed that the Dekko Foundation believes in our mission and understands our dedication and passion for our kids,” Bazzoni stated. This grant is a matching dollar …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Joe’s Kids recently received a grant in the amount of $11,014 from The William and Helen Dye Endowment Fund, a component fund of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. Joe’s Kids provides therapies, including physical, occupational and speech therapy in order to help children reach their full potential.  “Community support is critical to our …read more.

WARSAW —  AWS Foundation in Fort Wayne recently granted $25,000 to Joe’s Kids to help provide much needed pediatric therapy services to children with special needs in and around Kosciusko County. Joe’s Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pediatric rehab clinic proving physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to children with special needs or developmental delays.   …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Joe’s Kids 3rd annual dinner, tailgate and auction, held at the Heritage Room at Winona Lake, brought in over $94,000 for the children at Joe’s. Over 250 guests attended the event, arriving in their tailgate attire and ready to bid on silent auction items. Parkview Health once again served as the event …read more.

WARSAW — Riley Children’s Foundation presented $10,000 grants to three local organizations Wednesday, July 26, at Joe’s Kids. Susan Finlay, the chair of the committee, and other committee members were in attendance. Riley Children’s Foundation presents grants each year to local organizations that focus on the well-being of children in the community. This year’s recipients …read more.

WARSAW — Kirk Ray, Chief Executive Officer, for The Lutheran Health Network/KCH, presented a $3,000 check to Rebecca Bazzoni, Executive Director for Joe’s Kids general operations. “Joe’s Kids provide the community with valuable resources to address children’s healthcare needs for physical, occupational and speech therapy. Many of our patients within our 21 affiliated medical offices …read more.

WARSAW —  Joe’s Kids will be holding their annual 5K Splatter Dash on Saturday, May 6. This family-friendly event will be held at Winona Lake Town Park. The day begins with on-site registration at 8:30 a.m. and the race will start at 10:00 a.m. You can also pre-register at www.active.com. The cost includes a free t-shirt …read more.

WARSAW — After three years of operating in a building with tight spaces, Joe’s Kids was finally able to make the move to a larger facility to meet all of its clients needs. The move was made possible with help from many organizations and individuals. Joe’s Kids is a local nonprofit that allows children to …read more.

WARSAW — Recently Joe’s Kids and Allowing Christ to Shine teamed up with DePuy Synthes to fundraise under Johnson and Johnson’s Do Good, Be Well campaign.  The team held multiple fundraising events and through the generous support from the local community, was able to raise over $11,000. Joe’s Kids is a 501(c)3 nonprofit pediatric rehabilitation clinic …read more.

WARSAW — Joe’s Kids 2nd Annual Dinner, Tailgate and Auction, held on Sept. 24, brought in over $113,000 for the children at Joe’s. It was held at the Heritage Room at Winona Lake. The evening started with over 250 guests arriving in their tailgate attire and ready to bid on silent auction items. Parkview Health …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Fall has officially started and Joe’s Kids celebrated with their annual tailgate themed dinner and auction fundraiser. The fundraiser was held this evening at the Heritage Room, Winona Lake. Guests arrived for the event around 4:30 p.m. in their best tailgate uniforms to socialize and bid on silent auction items. The official program started at …read more.

WARSAW — The AWS Foundation in Fort Wayne recently granted $50,000 to Joe’s Kids to help provide much needed pediatric therapy services to children with special needs in and around Kosciusko County. Of the awarded funds, $20,000 was designated for operational expenses and $30,000 was designated for furniture and equipment purchases for Joe’s Kids’ new …read more.

WARSAW — Members from Alteryx Inc. and MedPro Group visited Warsaw today to donate $14,285.71 to Joe’s Kids. Alteryx Inc., the leader in self-service analytics out of Irvin, Calif. recently recognized seven customers through the 2016 Alteryx Analytics Excellence Awards. These awards are designed to recognize and celebrate Alteryx customer’s success stories. Alteryx awarded a …read more.

WARSAW — The Pfleiderer Charitable Trust recently awarded Joe’s Kids $1,000 to be used for new therapy equipment for their new facility they plan to move to later this year. Joe’s Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit clinic in Warsaw that provides physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy to children with special needs in Kosciusko …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.

WARSAW — Lutheran EMS volunteered its services to provide free CPR and AED training to the staff at Joe’s Kids Wednesday, June 29. Joe’s Kids is a nonprofit, pediatric rehab clinic in Warsaw, providing physical, occupational and speech therapy to special children. Their mission is to help each child reach their full potential and to …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – First Lady Karen Pence hosted the seventh award reception for grant recipients of the Indiana First Lady’s Charitable Foundation at the Governor’s Residence on Tuesday, where she awarded $52,500 to 57 organizations and charities that serve Hoosier families and children across the state. Joe’s Kids was represented by Michele Bickel, Director of Community …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Hospital employees recently hosted a book fair to help support Joe’s Kids. Employees donated $1,000 to Joe’s Kids through proceeds from the book fair. Joe’s Kids is a nonprofit clinic in Warsaw, Indiana that provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy to special kids with special needs in Kosciusko County and the surrounding …read more.

By:  Michele Bickel Director of Community Relations, Joe’s Kids WARSAW – Joe’s Kids will be holding it’s fourth annual 5K Splatter Dash. This family-friendly event will be held on Saturday, May 7, at Winona Lake Town Park. The day begins with on-site registration at 8:30 a.m. and race starting at 10 a.m. You can also …read more.

By TRINA HOY Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club WARSAW — The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club recently donated $7650 to Joe’s Kids and $1,000 to the Kosciusko Community YMCA. Through various fundraising activities during the year, the club raises nearly $30,000 for youth-oriented activities. The club meets at 7 a.m. Wednesdays for the breakfast meeting in the Shrine Building …read more.

WARSAW — After hearing the desperate pleas of dozens of parents whose children needed help with physical, occupational or speech therapy, Executive Director Rebecca Bazzoni realized she needed to do something to help. “I knew that these parents weren’t going to get help elsewhere,” said Bazzoni.

WARSAW — The Fort Wayne Mad Ants Director of Communications Kara Stevenson recently reached out to Joe’s Kids in regards to partnering with Joe’s this holiday season to receive a toy donation from the Mad Ants and the Indiana Pacers. Stevenson, stated that the affiliation with the Indiana Pacers and the promotion of Season of …read more.

By HELEN LEINBACH Director, North Webster Community Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Lakeland Kiwanis of North Webster is sponsoring a biscuits and gravy breakfast from 7-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the North Webster Community Center. Tickets are $5 apiece and children age 5 and younger eat for free. All proceeds will benefit Joe’s Kids, a nonprofit organization in …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Football season is in full swing and what better way to celebrate and raise awareness than a community-size tailgate celebration. Joe’s Kids held its first-ever tailgate and auction Saturday evening, Sept. 26, at the Winona Lake Trails meadow, Winona Lake. Guests donned their sportswear and enjoyed a casual, tailgate-themed dinner while a live band entertained. A …read more.

WARSAW — Alongside the recent release of Joe Journeyman, The Party Shop in Warsaw will be hosting a fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 3. The shop will be working in conjunction with iDNA, Warsaw, to raise money for Joe’s Kids Foundation using iDNA’s new book “Joe Journeyman.”

By MICHELE BICKLE, Director Of Community Relations, Joe’s Kids Plans are underway for Joe’s Kids first dinner, tailgate and auction on Saturday, Sept. 26. Rebecca Bazzoni, director of Joe’s Kids, is pleased to announce Parkview Warsaw as the event sponsor. “We are excited to partner with Parkview Warsaw for this event and appreciate the value they …read more.

By Michele Bickel Director of Community Relations Joe’s Kids WARSAW — Martins Super Market, Auto Park and Cruisin Hoosiers recently held a fundraiser for Joe’s Kids that raised $800. Attending the check presentation were Michele Bickel, Joe’s Kids director of community relations; Jared Woodcox, Auto Park; Rebecca Bazzoni, director of Joe’s Kids; Shawn Marrow, Martin’s Super Market …read more.

By REBECCA BAZZONI Executive Director, Joe’s Kids The Kosciusko REMC Operation Round-Up Fund, a component fund of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, recently awarded a grant of $5,000 to Joe’s Kids, a nonprofit pediatric rehabilitation clinic in Warsaw. Joe’s Kids provides physical, occupational and speech therapy to children with special needs or developmental delays. Community …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Joe’s Kids is sponsoring the 2015 5K Splatter Dash. The Splatter Dash is a powder paint run benefiting the children at Joe’s Kids, a clinic in Warsaw that provides physical, occupational and speech therapy to special kids with special needs. Sign up for the one-mile or 5K run, wear white, run or …read more.

By BETTY SWANSON Indiana Business Opportunity Partners Indiana Business Opportunity Partners will host a quarter auction to benefit the Baker Youth Club, 765 W. Market St., Warsaw, starting at 9 a.m. April 18. The event will include a craft and vender event followed by the Quarter Auction at 1 p.m. To purchase tickets for the …read more.

By KASEY KOHLMORGEN Director of Community Relations, Joe’s Kids Joe’s Kids will be holding the 2015 5K Splatter Dash on Saturday, May 2. The Joe’s Kids Splatter Dash is a powder paint run benefiting the children at Joe’s Kids, a clinic in Warsaw that provides physical, occupational and speech therapy to special kids with special …read more.

By KASEY KOHLMORGEN Director of Community Relations, Joe’s Kids The K21 Health Foundation recently awarded a grant to Joe’s Kids, a nonprofit pediatric rehabilitation clinic in Warsaw. This funding supports K21 Health’s mission to ensure health care services are provided to Kosciusko County citizens. A grant in the amount of $55,500 was awarded to Joe’s …read more.

By KASEY KOHLMORGEN Director of Community Relations, Joe’s Kids The AWS Foundation in Fort Wayne recently awarded grants to two local organizations, supporting its mission of helping children and adults with enduring developmental and physical disabilities live as independently as possible, be included in the community and function at their highest potential. A grant in …read more.

By DAVE KOONTZ Director, Right to Life of North Central Indiana The Take a Break respite Valentine’s Party will be from 1 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Take a Break is a respite program for families of children with special needs, open to pre-school through middle school-aged children. …read more.

By REBECCA BAZZONI, MS, PT Executive Director, Joe’s Kids, Inc. The Take a Break Program is back. Joe’s Kids and Right to Life of North Central Indiana are partnering with Grace College Council for Exceptional Children, Christ’s Covenant Church, Pleasant View Bible Church, Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church and Warsaw Community Church to bring this program …read more.

By REBECCA BAZZONI Executive Director, Joe’s Kids First Lady Karen Pence hosted the second award reception for grant recipients of the Indiana First Lady’s Charitable Foundation at the Governor’s residence on Wednesday, where she awarded $15,000 to 19 organizations and charities that serve Hoosier families and children across the state. Kasey Kohlmorgen, who was on …read more.

Joe’s Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pediatric rehabilitation clinic in Warsaw that provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy to children with special needs or developmental delays. Joe’s Kids began serving Kosciusko County in February 2014 and is currently providing therapy services to over 100 children each week. Having recently expanded their staff to include a …read more.

Riley Children’s Foundation, the fundraising organization supporting Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, has granted $8,000 to family-focused initiatives in the Warsaw area. Joe’s Kids, Inc. will receive $3,000, Boomerang Backpacks/Warsaw Schools will receive $2,500 and the Town of Winona Lake will receive $2,500 for the Limitless Park Fund. Each organization will receive …read more.

Joe’s Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit clinic in Warsaw that provides physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy to children with special needs in Kosciusko County and the surrounding areas. Joe’s provides care for children with a wide variety of diagnoses including autism, sensory processing disorders, cerebral palsy, stroke, Down Syndrome and other genetic and …read more.

Joe’s Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit clinic in Warsaw that provides physical, occupational and speech therapy to children with special needs in Kosciusko County and the surrounding areas. Joe’s Kids provides care to children with a wide variety of diagnoses, including autism, cerebral palsy, stroke, Down Syndrome, and many other genetic and developmental disorders. Currently, …read more.

“At Joe’s Kids, special kids with special needs receive much needed physical, occupational and speech therapy from an amazing group of professionals who have an even more amazing dedication to serving our community’s children with special needs. At Joe’s, children with a wide variety of genetic and developmental disorders, including Down Syndrome, stroke and cerebral …read more.