KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko Cares will Paint with Purpose on Dec. 4 at Tippy Creek Winery. Residents are invited to join the organization for this cozy and creative fundraising event. Enjoy drinks, appetizers and participate in water color painting on a mini handheld canvas. Gabrielle Stephenson Watercolors will instruct during this fun evening. The registration proceeds from …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Kosciusko Cares Youth Services Bureau’s new location, 1016 E. Center St., Warsaw. Kosciusko Cares Youth Services Bureau is a countywide, coalition-driven, prevention organization. Their goal is to reduce risk factors experienced by youth in our community. When youth experience multiple risk factors including family conflict, peer …read more.

[weaver_youtube yN2lUSVjzgQ rel=0]   WARSAW — Around 100 Warsaw Community High School students gathered on the football field today, Oct. 27 for an anti-bullying balloon release. The release was hosted by the Kosciusko Cares iCare Youth Coalition. Similar releases are happening at Tippecanoe Valley High School and Wawasee High School. “The Kosciusko Cares iCare Youth …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Cares Youth Services Bureau has moved into its first office at 1016 East Center St., Warsaw. Community members are welcome to join the organization for an open house to tour the new offices. A ribbon cutting will take place at 11 a.m. with the open house and lunch to follow from 11:30 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A little over a month after Kosciusko Cares debuted their first Teen Film Camp projects, one of the videos has been accepted for a national Film Festival. Fight Night Polite, one of the four films produced during the camp, has been accepted into the All-American High School Film Festival held in New …read more.

WARSAW — Let your teens know about the Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition and the VOICE Maximum Velocity Youth Engagement Tour. Various events are coming up soon for teens in Kosciusko County. Help keep cigarette butts off our streets and get rewarded with prizes and giveaways. The first event is at Baker Youth Club. To …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Cares Film Camp completed on June 17 and the final films have been released. Students learned three writing structures: sketch comedy, commercial, and movie trailer. The films are on Youtube here. Students were asked to write around the themes of kindness and compassion. All students participated in the writing process and worked …read more.

WARSAW — The red carpet was rolled out for a group of Kosciusko County teens on Friday, June 24. The first Teen Film Camp came to a close after two weeks of hard work when the films were debuted to the local community. The teens came dressed in their best gowns and suits, excited to …read more.

WARSAW — After weeks of hard work, a group of Kosciusko County teens will present their very own films to the community. A red carpet film premiere will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 24 at the Kosciusko Community Foundation, 102 East Market St., Warsaw. Kosciusko Cares provided a free Summer Film Camp for area teens ages 14-18. …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Cares Film Camp invites local teens, ages 13-18, to audition for upcoming film camp projects. Audition time slots are available between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday, June 10, at Tourmaline, Warsaw. Details about roles and projects will be announced June 8. Chosen actors will rehearse and film 9 a.m. to 1 …read more.

The Kosciusko Cares Film Camp invites local teens ages 13-18 to audition for their Film Camp film projects on Friday, June 10 at Tourmaline in 208 S Buffalo St, Warsaw, during time slots between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The details of the roles and projects will be announced to the press and on the Kosciusko …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Registration is still underway for the Kosciusko Cares April Fool’s 5K. The event is set to begin with registration at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 16. The race begins at 9 a.m. at Winona Lake Park, Winona Lake. Registration is $30. Those who pre-register will receive an April Fool’s 5K T-shirt. Awards will …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — On Saturday, February 27 23 local citizens were trained by the Indiana Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention as safeTALK ALERT Helpers.

WARSAW — At its Feb. 18 meeting, Altrusa International of Warsaw’s members learned about the new Strengthening Families program now offered through the Kosciusko Cares organization. Mandy Bailey, a WCHS counselor and Strengthening Families Coordinator, shared the program is a 14 session family skill-building program that includes both parents and children. Parents and children learn …read more.

WARSAW — The Botvin LifeSkills Training High School program is a highly interactive, skills-based program designed to promote positive health and personal development for high school youth. The program is set for 4:30-5:30 p.m. Mondays beginning Jan. 18, at the YMCA. The facilitator will be Richard Petre. The program is implemented through a partnership between Kosciusko Cares …read more.

WARSAW — The Botvin LifeSkills Training High School program is a highly interactive, skills-based program designed to promote positive health and personal development for high school youth. The program is set for 4:30-5:30 p.m. Mondays beginning Jan. 18, at the YMCA. The facilitator will be Richard Petre. Based on the highly effective LifeSkills Training curriculum, this program helps adolescents …read more.

Kosciusko Cares has a few spots left for their Strengthening Families program starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Quaker Haven Camp in Syracuse. The class runs for 14 weeks, once a week for two hours. It will help you learn communication skills and new ways of resolving conflict. Dinner is provided at no …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Al’s Pals is a comprehensive curriculum and teacher training program that develops social-emotional skills, self-control, problem-solving abilities and healthy decision-making in children ages 3-8 years old. The program is nationally recognized as an evidence-based model prevention program. Through fun lessons, engaging puppets, original music and effective teaching approaches, Al’s Pals: Helps young children regulate their own …read more.

Kosciusko Cares, a substance prevention coalition for youth sponsored by the Bowen Center, is producing, with Flowfeel Films, a documentary about youth oriented organizations in the Kosciusko County. The documentary will feature four existing and developing organizations across the county. Warsaw Parks and Recreation will be featured in the documentary. Come down to Mantis Skate …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Runners likely didn’t take the winter off, but now that the snow is (hopefully) gone, 5Ks are starting to hit the streets around the area. The second annual Kosciusko Cares 5K run/walk is scheduled for this Saturday, April 11, at Winona Lake Park on the banks of Winona Lake. Pre-registration expired in …read more.

By TAMMY COTTON Executive Director, Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce Kosciusko Cares, a sponsored project of the Bowen Center, which aims to provide opportunities and highlight teens in the community, will be shooting a docu-series for their YouTube channel this spring. Flowfeel Films will produce the series. The series will explore each organization and interview its …read more.

By JESSICA HARDY Kosciusko Cares Kosciusko Cares, a sponsored project of the Bowen Center, which aims to provide opportunities and highlight teens in the community, will be shooting a docu-series for their Youtube channel this spring. Flowfeel Films will produce the series. The series will explore each organization and interview its staff about mission, day …read more.

By TAMMY COTTON Kosciusko Cares Kosciusko Cares, a Bowen Center sponsored prevention initiative, welcomes the public to participate in an eight hour training on mental health first aid, appropriate for anyone in the public. Specialty groups are welcome, including teachers, youth workers, clergy, civic groups, healthcare workers, corporate groups, or human resource professionals. At this …read more.

Some of you may remember the “Indiana Weekend” music video that was filmed at Wawasee High School and in Warsaw. Jessica Hardy and Brent Kado, the team behind the video, had such a good time with the project that they were inspired to make the “Teens Explain” web series. The premise of the series is …read more.

[weaver_youtube UROlgXXHtJ4 rel=0] “Indiana Weekend”, a music video produced by Los Angeles based film company and creative team Flowfeel Films for a Kosciusko Cares teen project, is officially released after a successful premiere Friday night at Warsaw High School. The video has reached nearly 1,000 views already.

Kosciusko Teens have been taking improv comedy at the Syracuse Chamber of Commerce for four weeks with actress Jessica Hardy. The class is a sponsored project of Kosciusko Cares. The teens have learned games and tools for on the spot comedy and are ready to showcase their talent for friends, family, and the townspeople who …read more.

On the heels of completing “Indiana Weekend,” an all teen music video, Kosciusko Cares will begin filming the web series “Teens Explain.” The series will premiere on the Kosciusko Cares YouTube channel and an episode will air every month. The series will pair a local teen with a local adult. The pair will face off …read more.

Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce is inviting anyone 16 or older to attend a free mental health first aid class, sponsored by Kosciusko Cares, that will be hosted sometime in September at the chamber’s office, 110 1/2 E. Main St., Syracuse. The mental health first aid class will be broken down to two four-hour class sessions …read more.

The Kosciusko Cares Music Video titled “Indiana Weekend” will begin production on Saturday, Aug. 23. The shoot will take place that day at Wawasee High School on from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The video features area teens from Kosciusko County and dancers from Kosciusko County who worked with Alexandra Husk of Astound Dance Academy …read more.

Kosciusko Cares will sponsor Teen Improv with Jessica Hardy at the Syracuse Chamber of Commerce for four weeks Sept. 8 through Sept. 29 on Monday nights from 6-9 p.m. The class is free. Kosciusko Cares is sponsoring the classes. Jessica is a Los Angeles based actress. With her husband Brent Kado, they have produced several …read more.

Wawasee High School, and other parts of Kosciusko County, will get a little taste of Hollywood. Los Angeles-based film company Flowfeel Films is contracted to begin shooting a music video Saturday, Aug. 23, at WHS. The music video “Indiana Weekend” will strive to show what it means to grow up and live in Indiana, said …read more.

Kosciusko Cares will sponsor Teen Improv with Jessica Hardy at the North Webster Community Center for four weeks from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 26 to Sept. 16. The class is free and space is limited. Teens will choose a charity of their choice to donate $10 if they take the class. The donations will …read more.

Kosciusko Cares is looking for some area teens to appear in a music video being made locally this summer. Kosciusko area teens are asked to join and get involved in the video. Talents sought include actors, actresses, dancers, athletes, gamers, wizards and more. Be a part of the music video crew or the talents to …read more.

Kosciusko Cares, an organization that aims to serve as an advocate to youth, support to youth, and to promote healthy youth development, held its first annual 5K race that welcomed all ages. The event was organized by several community members and the organizers of Kosciusko Cares. The race took place at Winona Lake the morning …read more.

Kosciusko Cares, a group of Kosciusko County leaders who are bringing together area youth for positive opportunities to lead and get involved, and the Kosciusko Runners’ Association are hosting an April Fool’s Day 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 5. Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers and top finishers in each …read more.

The Kosciusko Cares April Fool’s Day 5K run/walk is set for Saturday, April 5, in Winona Lake. The race is held to support positive, healthy lifestyle choices and opportunities for youth and families in Kosciusko County. The race will start and finish at the Winona Lake Park Pavilion in the Village of Winona. Registration runs …read more.

Thanks to her years in the non-profit sector, Marsha Carey realizes it takes an excess of training, vision, funds, leadership and strategy to not only stay afloat as a non-profit, but to adequately serve a purpose. With a passion for enabling non-profits to succeed, Carey started a business specializing in non-profit consultation to help these …read more.

Kosciusko Cares, an organization committed to youth and teen leadership and opportunities in the community, will be hosting a social media Halloween Photo Contest. Anyone 18 and Under may submit one photo of themselves in their Halloween costume by tweeting @kosciuskocares or posting to the Kosciusko Cares Facebook page. Prizes include items from Pizza King, …read more.

Kosciusko Cares is a youth outreach organization committed to at-risk prevention. The organization has recently launched a website, a sponsored project of the Otis R. Bowen Center, and which is being spearheaded by Marsha Jane Carey. Kosciusko Cares will start with a strong social media outreach campaign to talk to local teens and start open …read more.