KOSCIUSKO — Representatives from the Claypool United Methodist Church presented a check in the amount of $309,250 to Kosciusko County Community Foundation to establish the Max and Kathryn Beigh Educational Endowment Fund. The scholarship was funded through a trust that the Beighs created as part of their estate plan. Members of the Claypool United Methodist …read more.

KOSCIUSKO – Cardinal Services, Inc. was recently presented with a grant in the amount of $10,840 from the William and Helen Dye Endowment Fund, a component fund of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, in support of their new art program, Red Bird Studio. The studio serves the organization’s 114 adult day services clients and is …read more.

WARSAW — Human trafficking is the fastest growing, second-largest criminal enterprise in the world, generating an estimated $150 billion annually. The toll it takes on its victims lasts a lifetime, especially when those victims are young children. In an effort to help educators, parents, youth ministers and others who work with children better understand how …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County Community Foundation announced the promotion of Amy Cannon to program director. Cannon was hired in 2012 as program officer. Her initial responsibilities included administrative processes related to grants from community funds, Kosciusko REMC Operation Round Up fund, KEYS and scholarships. “Amy’s promotion is a reflection of the management level responsibilities she …read more.

WARSAW — Members of the Purdue Club of Kosciusko County are pleased to announce the 2016 recipients of the Purdue Scholars of Kosciusko County Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to Kosciusko County residents who are in their Junior or Senior year at Purdue University who demonstrate work ethic and academic success, and who participate in …read more.

By STEPHANIE OVERBEY Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Inc. KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Community Foundation and the Kosciusko Community YMCA are hosting an Adult College Fair from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at the Parkview Warsaw YMCA, 1305 Mariners Drive, Warsaw. Free babysitting will be provided beginning at 1 p.m. Pre-registration is not required …read more.

By STEPHANIE OVERBEY Kosciusko County Community Foundation Inc. KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The 2017 Kosciusko County Lilly Endowment Community Scholars will be named in December 2016. Previous Lilly Endowment Community Scholars were announced in the spring of the year before they graduated high school. The change affects the program for all Indiana community foundations. The advanced …read more.

WARSAW — A new rescue truck for the fire department, new loaders for the wastewater and public works departments and acceptance of a bid for the Main Street Sanitary Sewer Project, were approved by the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety today, Friday, April 1. Following the recommendation of the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Protection Territory …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Community Foundation has announced its two local recipients of the 2016 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship are Audrey Rich, daughter of David and Candace Rich, and Shay Merley, son of Eric and Angie Merley. Rich is a senior at Warsaw Community High School and Merley is a senior at Tippecanoe Valley High School. Recipients are …read more.

By TRINA HOY Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club WARSAW — The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club has recognized a number of students from the Warsaw Area Career Center and Warsaw Community High School as Students of the Week. The students are recognized from the Warsaw Area Career Center were Bryan Thompson, Zach Howard, Ashley Slayer, Gabby Grayson, Kyle Warren, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A $750,000 donation from Multi-Township EMS to Kosciusko County Community Foundation establishes a new endowment, the Kosciusko Civil Services Fund to benefit the Kosciusko County community. The purpose of the new fund is to provide charitable support and assistance to area fire departments, law enforcement, emergency services and projects or programs related …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Members of Kosciusko Endowment Youth Services, the Kosciusko County Community Foundation’s youth philanthropy program, will encourage literacy among 1,000 second graders during Read Across Kosciusko County today, March 22. This year marks the 12th anniversary of the literacy event. KEYS students and adult volunteers will travel to elementary schools throughout Kosciusko County …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club recently donated to the Kosciusko County Riley Kid’s Fund, the Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy and the Kosciusko County Soccer League. The Kosciusko County Riley Kid’s Fund receive $2,000. The Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy received $500 and the Kosciusko County Soccer League received $350. Through various fundraising activities during the year, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Penguin Point Franchise Systems recently presented a generous donation of funds contributed by friends and customers of Jackie Tucker, in the amount of $1,000, to the Kosciusko County Community Foundation for the Jackie Rae Shilling Tucker Memorial Scholarship Fund. Tucker graduated from Warsaw Community High School in 1975. During her teenage years she …read more.

By STEPHANIE OVERBEY Associate Director, Kosciusko County Community Foundation KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Community Foundation and Kosciusko County Farm Bureau are hosting its Second Annual Barn & Business Breakfast from 6:30-8:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center located on the Grace College campus. The event is designed for business, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The parents of Lisa Anne Boggs, Robert and Marita Boggs, recently established the Lisa Anne Boggs Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation to honor the life of their daughter.

By STEPHANIE OVERBEY Associate Director, Kosciusko County Community Foundation KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko Endowment Youth Services, the youth philanthropy program of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, announces its upcoming February grant cycle. The deadline to submit a grant application is Feb. 1. Organizations and schools that work with Kosciusko County youth in educational areas may …read more.

By STEPHANIE OVERBEY KOSCIUSKO COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC. KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — CenturyLink presented the Kosciusko County Community Foundation with a $1,000 donation, proceeds from their 2015 Employees Charitable Golf Outing. The donation will go to the Foundation’s Community Funds, which supports Kosciusko County charitable projects and organizations in the areas of education, civic projects, arts …read more.

Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee met Monday, Nov. 16, and mainly discussed the Conklin Bay trail section. It also heard of a big donation from the Lilly family foundation. Dave Weadock from Earth Source Inc. was present and took questions. He said the maps of the project are about 50 percent complete, but are good enough to …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Brenda Rigdon, Development Director for the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, was recently named the Outstanding Development Professional by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Northeast Indiana Chapter. Rigdon was nominated by Community Foundation Board member, Sally Mahnken; 1st Source Bank Vice President and Trust Officer, John Elliott; Judge Duane Huffer; and local attorney, …read more.

WARSAW — The Ivy Tech Foundation recently received a grant from the McDonald Memorial Scholarship Fund held at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. The purpose of the grant is to provide rapid response to meet the financial needs of non-traditional students who, for whatever reasons, have missed financial aid application deadlines or are otherwise ineligible …read more.

WARSAW — A scholarship fund has been established in memory of Kurt Miller, 17, who passed away April 17, after a garden tractor accident. Miller was a country boy through and through. He spent all of his growing up years in rural Kosciusko County, just east of Mentone. He enjoyed Notre Dame and Indianapolis Colts …read more.

By STEPHANIE OVERBEY Associate Director, Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Inc. WARSAW — Members of the Purdue Club of Kosciusko County are pleased to announce the 2015 recipients of the Purdue Scholars of Kosciusko County Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to Kosciusko County residents who are in their Junior or Senior year at Purdue University who …read more.

WARSAW — The weather was almost perfect for an evening block party Thursday, Sept. 10. Kosciusko County Community Foundation held a free Donor Appreciation Block Party, in front of its building, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the one-block section of Buffalo Street. Approximately 160 gathered throughout the two-hour event to enjoy food, activities …read more.

Chautauqua Wawasee will present a fine arts festival at Oakwood from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12.

When the agricultural community asked what projects mattered the most, they proclaimed feeding the hungry. But that’s not all. They also said supporting youth and promoting agricultural education are also ways to give back to the community.

By AMBER ZECCA Community Development Director, Hoosiers Feeding The Hungry WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Community Foundation has awarded a grant for $1,500.00, from the Myra Igo Haley Advised Fund, to the Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry 2015 “Meat” the Need donation program. This grant will be used to pay processing fees for donated meat in …read more.

By STEPHANIE OVERBEY Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Inc. WARSAW — The Warsaw Elks Lodge recently presented the Kosciusko County Community Foundation with a check for $1,100 from the proceeds of their Ninth Annual Jimmy Baker Memorial Diabetes Fund golf outing. The gift will support the Jimmy Baker Memorial Diabetes Fund, which was established by the …read more.

A new fund has been established at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation to honor the many years of teaching excellence of Pam Juday Schumm at Wawasee High School, Syracuse. A group of friends have established this fund to provide ongoing recognition in the Wawasee Community School Corporation of Schumm’s 41 years of teaching contributions to …read more.

“For the past several years, the Community Foundation has been looking at ways to support education, and in particular to help meet some of education’s most pressing needs in our county,” said Suzie Light, executive director of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. “We learned from bringing both Dr. Ruby Payne and Dr. Eric Jensen to the community, the importance of all children having a future story.”

The family of Jeanette Harvuot recently established a scholarship fund at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation in her memory. Harvuot was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, having grown up in Claypool. After obtaining degrees from Indiana University and Purdue University, she spent over 50 years working as a teacher including teaching kindergarten and also …read more.

By MADISSON HEINL Communications Specialist, Center for Lakes & Streams The Center for Lakes & Streams is preparing for the Northern Indiana Lakes Festival June 5 to 20. Several of the stations and activities, traditionally at the Lakes Festival, will be returning including the Art Around the Lakes craft stations. Art Around the Lakes is supported …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation recently awarded three local Warsaw students with the Phillip Hochstetler Memorial Scholarship.

By STEPHANIE OVERBEY Kosciusko County Community Foundation Inc. Ron Baumgartner, president of The Papers Incorporated, recently established the Archibald (Arch) and Della Baumgartner Community Fund at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation to honor his parents’ memory and to help meet the changing needs of Kosciusko County, forever. In 1939, Arch Baumgartner left college and his …read more.

By STEPHANIE OVERBEY KOSCIUSKO COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC The Grossnickle Family Foundation was formed in 1988 as a private foundation by the Grossnickle Family to support charitable organizations that were important to them. Over the years, their grant support ranged from medical research to recreational and cultural opportunities to human services. Recently, the Grossnickle Family …read more.

Purchase of three police vehicles, repair of a roof and signing contracts for the Central Lake Park Concert series were matters handled Friday morning during the bi-monthly meeting of the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety. Approval was given to purchase a 2015 Caprice and 2015 Tahoe from Lakeside Chevrolet, Warsaw, a total cost …read more.

Reminder: the deadline to apply for Kosciusko County Community Foundation scholarships is 4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15. Learn more at www.KCFoundation.org/Scholarships

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation offices are under renovations until mid to late April. The addition of two new staff members, Tami Murphy and Melissa Kreis, have prompted the renovation of some of the open are in the facility into offices. Until renovations are complete, meeting room space is a bit limited. The foundation also …read more.

Each year, the Kosciusko County Community Foundation counts on more than 200 volunteers to help us choose scholarship recipients from nearly 100 scholarship funds. They are looking for adults who meet the following criteria: Have access to a computer, laptop or tablet with a high speed internet connection. Agree to keep the information they review …read more.

By STEPHANIE OVERBEY Associate Director, Kosciusko County Community Foundation Suzie Light is celebrating 20 years as executive director of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. Light has accomplished much in her 20 years in that position. “Twenty years ago, the Foundation Board of Directors was looking for a leader,” said Board President, Jerry Yeager. “…someone with …read more.

By STEPHANIE OVERBEY Kosciusko County Community Foundation The Kosciusko County Community Foundation and Kosciusko County Farm Bureau are hosting an Ag/Business Breakfast from 7 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, at Rodeheaver Auditorium in Winona Lake. The keynote speaker at the event will be Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann. Ellspermann will speak about the common …read more.

By DEBRA TREESH Executive Director, Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry The Kosciusko County Community Foundation has provided a grant for $1,000 to the Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry 2014 Meat Donation Program. This grant is being used to pay all processing fees for donated meat in Kosciusko County, which is then distributed to area hunger relief agencies. …read more.

The Tracey’s Trails Fund, a component fund of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, recently granted $35,000 to the Town of Winona Lake for Limitless Park, specifically toward the purchase of a shade covering over the splash pad. The Tracey’s Trails Fund was established in memory of Tracey Yeager to provide support for building, improving and …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation is looking for volunteer pairs to help drive members of their youth philanthropy group, KEYS, to area elementary schools for their Read Across Kosciusko County literacy event. Driver are needed from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 19. Lunch will be included. Adults (21 and older) who have a valid driver’s …read more.

By STEPHANIE OVERBEY Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Inc. Four local charities were recently presented with grants from the William and Helen Dye Endowment Fund, a component fund of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. Beaman Home, Limitless Park – Town of Winona Lake, Fellowship Missions and Baker Youth Club each received $2,631.50 from the fund. The …read more.

By STEPHANIE OVERBEY Associate Director, Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Inc. Kosciusko County Community Foundation recently received approval from Lilly Endowment Inc. to participate in its Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow initiative. The GIFT VI initiative will match every dollar donated to the Kosciusko County Community Foundation’s “Bring it Home” campaign. Dollars contributed to the Bring …read more.

Kosciusko County Community Foundation recently received approval from Lilly Endowment Inc. to participate in their GIFT VI initiative. Also known as Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow, the GIFT VI initiative will match every dollar donated to the Kosciusko County Community Foundation’s “Bring it Home” campaign. Dollars contributed to the Bring it Home campaign will go …read more.

Ten individuals were given a Heart of Gold tonight in Warsaw. The annual awards are presented by Kosciusko County Community Foundation. This year, for the second time, a Nonprofit of the Year award was given to an organization. This year’s winner is Combined Community Services. The Service Club of the Year award was given to …read more.

[weaver_youtube rPpCF1a7_Yo rel=0] A special tasting was held today of the final four burgers featured in the Kosciusko County Burger Wars. Five community judges were asked to sample the final four to choose their favorites from two burger brackets. The B-Mac Burger, from B-Mac’s on Buffalo in Warsaw, was named the victor against The Hoe Burger, from …read more.

Members of Warsaw’s Lambda Chi Omega Sorority, a philanthropic sorority, recently presented a donation of $500 to the Kosciusko County Riley Kids Fund, a component fund of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. Sorority President, Laura Greig, said the gift was prompted by the sorority’s desire to help local kids and families with expenses like gasoline …read more.

Baker Youth Clubs was presented with a grant from the William and Helen Dye Endowment Fund, a component fund of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. BYC received $9,845 for general support of their youth program. The late William (Bill) Dye was a car mechanic in Warsaw. He and his wife, Helen, also owned several apartments …read more.

Continuing a favorite tradition, the Kosciusko County Community Foundation is hosting the Heart of Gold awards to celebrate and recognize people and organizations in the community who are doing wonderful things for others. This year, KCCF is recognizing up to 50 individuals, one nonprofit, and one service club for extraordinary service. Know of a person …read more.

The Kosciusko County Fire Association recently presented $1,300 to the Firefighters Communication Fund which is held at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. The donation was the proceeds from the first Firefighter Ball, which was held Feb. 8 at Oakwood Resort in Syracuse. The Firefighters Communication Fund will address the urgent communication challenges for firefighters as …read more.

The deadline to apply for Kosciusko County Community Foundation scholarships is 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 1. The deadline applies to both traditional and non-traditional students. For more information about scholarships, visit the KCCF website. Since 1968, Kosciusko County Community Foundation Inc. has brought caring people and charitable endeavors together for the good of the community. …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation is hosting a scholarship information session from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at the office located at 102 E. Market St. in downtown Warsaw. This is an opportunity to get in-person advice for how to apply for Community Foundation scholarships. Registration is not required and the event …read more.

The Tracey’s Trails Fund, a component fund of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, recently granted $28,400 to the town of Winona Lake for improvements to be made to a parking area on Roy Street that serves as an access point to the greenway. The Tracey’s Trails Fund was established in memory of Tracey Yeager to …read more.

The Syracuse/Wawasee Community Fund, a component fund of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, recently announced three grants impacting the Syracuse area. Baker Youth Club received $1,000 in support of their after-school mentoring and homework help program for Syracuse Elementary School students. Boomerang Backpacks received $1,000 in support of their weekend food program for low-income Syracuse …read more.

Third and fourth year students enrolled at Indiana University, Bloomington are invited to apply for the Indiana University Alumni Chapter of Kosciusko County Scholarship Fund, a fund created by the Indiana University Alumni Chapter of Kosciusko County and held by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. In addition to being a third or fourth year student, …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation will make its online scholarship application available beginning Friday, Dec. 20. The Community Foundation holds more than 90 scholarship funds from which they awarded over $390,000 last year to area students. Scholarships are available for certificate programs, trade schools and colleges. Two important changes to the scholarship application process were …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation is pleased to welcome seven new members, whose terms began in November, to its 23-member board of directors. New board members include Ron Baumgartner, Kevin Deardorff, Jennifer Hollar, Dana Krull, Jon Roberts, Christine Sands and Kip Tom. Ron Baumgartner lives in Syracuse. He is the president of The Papers Inc. …read more.

Kosciusko County Community Foundation held its annual meeting today at Champagne Jam in Warsaw. Board president Jerry Yeager shared highlights of the year adding, “Many have used KCCF to make donor dreams come true, and we are honored to be your philanthropic partner.” There are two aspects of KCCF that are unique. One is highly …read more.

Payton Brettell A young life so tragically lost will become a life opportunity with the development of the Payton Brettell Scholarship Fund. Payton’s parents, Nova Ann and David Brettell, are having an auction to raise money to establish a college scholarship put in his name. All of the proceeds are going to be donated in …read more.

Recently, the Warsaw Evening Lions Club announced Megan Rangel of Warsaw as this year’s recipient of the Warsaw Evening Lions Club Scholarship. Rangel graduated from high school in 2000 and will be attending Ivy Tech in Warsaw where she will be working towards becoming a Certified Medical Assistant. After reaching this goal, Megan plans to …read more.

Louis Dreyfus Commodities, Claypool, recently donated $20,000 to the Firefighter’s Communication Fund, which is held at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. The fund was created in response to the Federal Communication Commission’s action to narrow the bandwidth used by firefighters in order to make more radio frequencies available for cell phone and digital media communication. …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation recently awarded a $2,000 grant to the Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum Inc., to scan and preserve thousands of original Bell Aircraft Corporation negatives. The grant was combined with funds from the Bell Memorial Public Library to complete the digital scanning. Pictures from the negatives will be shared with the …read more.

OrthoWorx and the Kosciusko County Community Foundation announced today that Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded a $4 million grant to the Orthopedics Capital Foundation, a supporting organization of KCCF, to enable it to fund OrthoWorx’s ongoing charitable and educational initiatives to secure and advance the region’s current position as the Orthopedic Capital of the World.® …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the promotion of Stephanie Overbey to Associate Director. “Kosciusko County is blessed to have an active, effective and caring Community Foundation,” said Community Foundation Board President, Jerry Yeager. “Our Executive Director, Suzie Light, does an outstanding job in recruiting and developing a first rate team. Stephanie …read more.

Though some are still in middle school, already they have been identified as being off the course to graduate from high school and receive a diploma. But an effort is being made to change the direction of a group of approximately 20 at-risk students through a new summer program at Wawasee High School. A grant …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation is accepting applications for non-traditional scholarships. The deadline for applying is Monday, July 15. Applications must be submitted online and may be accessed by clicking here. Paper applications will not be accepted. Non-traditional scholarships are generally meant for adult residents of Kosciusko County who are attending an accredited college, university or …read more.

Beaman Home has embarked upon a $1.8 million capital campaign to raise funds for a new Emergency Shelter and Outreach Center. Currently located in a nearly 100 year old single family home with three bedrooms and 13 permanent beds, Beaman Home plans an extensive renovation and expansion of an already purchased building on Parker St., …read more.

On Tuesday, May 21, Kosciusko County Community Foundation presented the board and staff of Kosciusko County Shelter for Abuse (The Beaman Home) with a $50,000 challenge grant toward the construction of a new emergency shelter and outreach center. The grant will match, dollar for dollar, individual and business donations that are raised between Thursday, May …read more.

Kosciusko County Community Foundation hosted its annual Heart of Gold Awards ceremony tonight in Warsaw, at which they recognized 48 individuals for extraordinary acts of service and volunteerism. Recipients of the awards are nominated by others in the community. At the reception, those nominated received a certificate of recognition, a Heart of Gold pin, and …read more.

The Enchanted Hills Community Partnership Center is pleased to recognize Kosciusko County teenagers who recently completed the neighborhood center’s first after school digital photography class. The Youth with Vision group met once weekly for half a year during the school year for over 75 hours of instruction. Funding for the program was graciously provided by …read more.

A new fund at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation will honor the memory of Tracey Yeager and provide outdoor family recreation and fitness opportunities. The Tracey’s Trails Fund will support the building, improving and maintaining of hiking/cycling trails, greenways and linear parks in Kosciusko County. Tracey was an avid runner, and especially loved to involve …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation recently made a $1,000 grant to the Women’s Health Fund in honor of Kathy Stanley. Stanley attended the Warsaw Women’s Expo the weekend of March 23 and 24 and entered a drawing to win a grant in her honor to the fund. Stanley’s name was drawn and she accepted her …read more.

Two students have been named recipients of four-year, full-tuition scholarships as the Kosciusko County Community Foundation 2013 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars. Barbara Kimmel and Rebecca Ailes will receive full tuition to the Indiana colleges of their choice and $900 yearly stipends for required books and equipment. Barbara Kimmel is ranked first in her class at …read more.

Do you know someone who is always doing something nice for others? Maybe they rake leaves for an elderly neighbor, take meals to someone who is homebound, or volunteer for the jobs no one else wants to do. The Kosciusko County Community Foundation wants you to nominate that person for a Heart of Gold award. …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation recently received two gifts totaling $4,660 for the Margaret Ann Voirol Memorial Endowment Fund. The fund was established in memory of Margarent Ann Voirol, who was a longtime vocal music teacher at Warsaw Community High School. The fund provides support to the WCHS Choral Department. Supporters of the fund encourage …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation will host scholarship information sessions from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, and from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, at their office on 102 E. Market St., Warsaw, for anyone interested in learning how to apply, helpful hints, and answers to frequently asked questions. In …read more.

    Lifetime Mentone residents, Frank and Geraldine “Jerry” Smith, loved and supported their community during their lifetimes and now, thanks to a gift from their estate, that support will continue even though they are gone. Michelle Bormet (niece of the Smiths) along with her husband, Jeff, serve as trustees of the estate of Frank …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation is pleased to announce a $50,000 grant to the Kosciusko Community YMCA that was used in the schematic design phase of the Y’s capital project to build a new facility. “The Community Foundation’s early commitment to this project during the silent phase of our capital campaign was crucial to the …read more.

Representatives of the Claypool Lions Club recently presented a $500 donation to the Kosciusko County Community Foundation to support the foundation’s operations. The Claypool Lions Club is one of 46,000 clubs around the world, all of which serve and help their local communities. The club’s mission is to empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet …read more.

The Kosciusko Lakes and Streams Endowment Fund was recently created at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. The endowment fund will provide KLAS with a stream of annual income to help them in their efforts to collect and analyze local lakes and streams data, provide water education, improve and protect local waters, and train college students …read more.

Members of the healthcare team at the Warsaw Women’s Center recently presented the Kosciusko County Community Foundation with a check for $600 to help low income women access mammograms through the Good Samaritan Fund. The donation represented proceeds from the center’s sale of Hope bracelets. The Good Samaritan Fund is a component fund of the …read more.

At a board meeting Monday night, the Kosciusko County Community Foundation accepted the gift of the Little Crow Foods property from Kim and Denny Fuller. The property, once sold by the KCCF, will fund a donor advised fund at the Community Foundation from which the Fullers will be able to advise charitable grants. “It is …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Fair will celebrate its 100th anniversary in the year 2016 and it is hoping for tremendous community support now. Mike Loher of the fair board has worked with the Kosciusko County Community Foundation to form a fund for the 100th anniversary celebration. The fund is set up so the monies accumulated can only …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation celebrated its 2012 annual meeting today with more than 100 foundation friends at the Atwood Community Center. Foundation Executive Director, Suzie Light, welcomed everyone to the meeting and expressed the importance of the Atwood community to the Foundation’s history.  Light said that the Community Foundation received gifts designated for the community …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation is pleased to welcome Amy Cannon to their team as Program Officer. Amy received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Purdue University. Her most recent work experience was as Interim Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life at Purdue University. In her role at the Community Foundation, Amy will assist nonprofits …read more.

Grace College will co-host a community conversation, “Competing for the Future,”  from 8 a.m. to noon tomorrow in the Orthopaedic Capital Center, Winona Lake. This session’s topic is “The role of community in building world-class talent.” The series is part of the Community Conversations program, organized and facilitated by Indiana Humanities and the Bowen Center …read more.

Various qualities comprise professional presence, beyond speaking and presentation skills. These combined qualities are part of how others perceive you. Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association Indiana – Warsaw Region announces Executive Coach Patti O’Neal of arCapa, is the featured speaker for Cultivating Your Professional Presence & Networking Event, coming up Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 5:30 p.m. to …read more.

Suzie Light, executive director of Kosciusko County Community Foundation, encourages residents to get the “smartest card” in the world – a library card – during September’s Library Card Signup Month. Light is holding a likeness of the new Warsaw Community Public Library Card. Cardholders, adults 19 years old and older, are eligible to enter a …read more.

American Association of University Women representatives recently congratulated two recipients of the American Association of University Women Scholarship Fund. The scholarship fund is held at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation and assists area women in obtaining higher education. This year’s recipients are Cheryl Bowyer and Tina Mikel. Both women attend Ivy Tech Community College. Bowyer …read more.

Jerry Nolin, co-owner of the Dairy Queen at 2304 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw, wanted to do something for local children served by Riley Children’s Hospital, and he did just that. Nolin spent time camped out on the roof of his business to support a local fund that helps families who rely on the famed children’s …read more.

Jerry Nolin is expecting to spend today and probably Wednesday and even Wednesday night on the roof of the Warsaw Dairy Queen, but he’s hoping the community will bail him out sooner rather than later. Nolin and his wife, Jane, own and operate Dairy Queen at 2304 E. Winona Ave. Shortly before 1 p.m. today, …read more.

Heart of Gold recipients were honored Wednesday night at Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw. The awards are sponsored by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. Forty-eight nominations were announced this year. Ten people were chosen to receive the awards. The Heart of Gold award was given to: Maureen Hall, Hal Harting, Gladys Culver, Tracey Akers, Susan …read more.