A rare copy of a 16 mm film titled “Marching Forward” was found while volunteers were cleaning out the basement of a home owned by The Warsaw Salvation Army on Arthur Street. 

The Salvation Army Central Territory is offering an “Emotional & Spiritual Care Hotline”

Staff Report WARSAW – Food distribution by the Salvation Army and the Food Bank of Northern Indiana will continue through May. That’s the word from Ken Locke, envoy for the Salvation Army in Warsaw. Locke was working at a drive-through distribution event at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds Wednesday morning, May 6, where a long line …read more.

By Briley Gargis  InkFreeNews PIERCETON – The food bank of Northern Indiana, along with The Salvation Army, hosted a drive-up food distribution at Pierceton Elementary school Wednesday morning, April 29. Members of the community were able to line up in the school’s parking lot and receive a box of food as well a box of …read more.

WARSAW — Leaders from K21 Health Foundation, Kosciusko County Community Foundation, United Way of Kosciusko County and Zimmer Biomet Foundation recently met to create a unified response to the community’s needs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Collectively, the organizations are issuing $20,000 in grants to area food pantries. These grants are considered the …read more.

WARSAW – A Day of Prayer for the coronavirus pandemic is being organized in Kosciusko County. With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting business and activities in Kosciusko County and around the World, the Kosciusko County Commissioners are encouraging everyone to pray this Sunday, March 22, in a Countywide Day of Prayer.   The Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association …read more.

WARSAW — The Salvation Army served 140 families through Christmas Eve with its Angel Tree program.  This year, 289 children ages 12 and under were given a gift, book, as well as a hat and gloves according to Ken Locke, Salvation Army Administrator for Kosciusko and Whitley Counties. Sixty teens were given gift cards from …read more.

WARSAW — The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program kicks off Saturday, Dec. 6. The Salvation Army Angel Tree program will kick off in Downtown Warsaw during “First Friday,” Dec. 6, as Warsaw Rotary Club holds its 92nd Annual “Rotary Toy Day.”  Members will bring toys to their club meeting on Dec. 6 and add them …read more.

WARSAW — For the better part of the evening Friday, Dec. 6, the city of Warsaw will provide a winter wonderland to Yuletide revelers, courtesy of the city’s First Friday celebration. The event, dubbed “Hometown Holly Days,” will run from 5 to 9 p.m. and will feature a variety of seasonal activities in Central Park …read more.

WARSAW — Chonda Pierce, a Christian comedian, performed at the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts on Nov. 1 and presented a $1,500 check to support assistance to veterans. The Salvation Army serves veterans and their families in Kosciusko County through its Operation V.A.L.O.R. program.  

WINONA LAKE — Grace College and Mission Point Community Church will facilitate the tenth annual Supermarket Sweep on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Owen’s Market, 2211 E. Center St., Warsaw. The community is invited to participate by shopping for items between 10 a.m. and 11 p.m. Grace volunteers will provide grocery lists and collect the items …read more.

WARSAW — The Salvation Army will hold its Annual Day of Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking Sunday, Sept. 22, during its morning worship service. The Annual Day of Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking is a global day of worship, prayer and action regarding human trafficking. Every September, The Salvation Army joins together to …read more.

WARSAW — Walmart and The Salvation Army are working to provide new school supplies and shoes to children in need during the “Stuff the Bus” campaign event at 2501 Walton Blvd, Warsaw, Saturday, Aug. 3.  As part of a nationwide effort, the “Stuff the Bus” campaign event in Warsaw is one of nearly 3,000 similar …read more.

WARSAW — Fans of 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame,” “Captain Marvel” and “Shazam!” can celebrate these and numerous other comic book series through Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 4. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. this Saturday, anyone can show up to Chimp’s Comix, 919 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw, to receive two free comic books. …read more.

WARSAW — Majors Bill and Trish Welch of the Salvation Army have been serving the Warsaw community for the past 3 1/2 years. The couple along with Salvation Army staff just completed Christmas distribution, which saw 125 families, with 250 children, adopted by others for Christmas gifts and a meal. For the majors Christmas begins the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Salvation Army had three Angel of Hope trees in Warsaw this holiday season to collect items for Kosciusko families in crisis throughout the year. Trees were located at K-Mart, Winona Lake Free Methodist Church and the Warsaw Public Library according to Major Trish Welch, corps officer.   Donors take tags off the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Via Credit Union’s staff came together once again this year to support the needs of the community by raising $550 for the Salvation Army Angel Tree program, which provides gifts to children in need. “No matter what the cause, ViaCU staff is always willing and able to open their hearts and help those …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Rotary Club will celebrate the annual “Rotary Toy Day” at its meeting at noon Friday, Dec. 7, at the Shrine Building at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. “The event was started in 1927 to support the outreach of The Salvation Army at Christmas,” said Ken Locke, chairman. “This year marks the 91st …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Rotary Club and The Salvation Army have maintained a close relationship for 97 years. Since 1921 when the SA “invaded” Warsaw, both groups have served “others” in need through depression, seasons of war and tough economic times. This has been a very busy year for The Salvation Army with people coming in …read more.

WARSAW — The Salvation Army will have orders ready for the annual fruit and nut sale held by the Women’s Auxiliary on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 15 and 16.  Orders may be picked up at Center Lake Pavilion, 119 E Canal St., Warsaw on those days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fruit and nut …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College and Mission Point Church are partnering to sponsor the 9th annual Supermarket Sweep on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at Owen’s Market, 2211 E. Center St., Warsaw. The community is invited to participate; grocery lists will be provided to the public from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. at Owen’s. With the holidays …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Saturday, May 12 marks the 26th year of one of America’s great days of giving—the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger food drive. Letter carriers walk through the community every day, often coming face to face with the reality that too many people are hungry. Each year on the second Saturday …read more.

Seventeen-year-old Ken Locke was lured through the doors of the Salvation Army in 1975 by three enticements: volleyball, girls and food. “Not necessarily in that order,” he quipped. That began a 42-year involvement with the charitable organization that is still going strong. Locke began volunteering for the Salvation Army not long after his initial visit …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Salvation Army is wrapping up its 96th annual Christmas Campaign in Kosciusko.   Though the final numbers are not in, 135 families have been assisted with 376 children and teens helped through Angel Tree. Gifts were distributed to all the care facilities in the area and the Choice Pantry helped with food …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Rotary Club announced its annual total for Rotary Salvation Army Day by collecting $38,000 for The Salvation Army of Kosciusko County. The event was formed in 1965 by N. Bruce Howe to honor Brigadier Brice Phillipson for his longtime work for the organization.  “Bruce told us that a little under $1,000 was …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Salvation Army has instituted the Angel of Hope program as an outreach not only at Christmas but throughout the year to help individuals and families in need. The Angel of Hope program helps those who are striving to attain goals to improve their lives through the Pathway of Hope program or facing …read more.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD. — Bells will be ringing and George Hairston will be the joyful man to wish you happy holidays at the Flower Hill Giant Food Store in Gaithersburg.

KOSCIUSKO — The annual bell ringing drawing was held at Cox Studio to help kick off support of The Salvation Army and its holiday assistance.   Individuals and groups are encouraged to volunteer to ring by signing up at www.registertoring.com or call (574) 267-5361.  This is the 96th annual Christmas campaign in Kosciusko County held by …read more.

WARSAW — The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, operated in Fort Wayne, has decided to remove collection boxes from Kosciusko County due to an increase in unusable items and stealing from those collection points. “Costs to haul items that can’t be used and even people dumping their trash has forced The Salvation Army to make …read more.

WARSAW — Major Bill Welch, Director of The Salvation Army in Kosciusko County reports that many people are asking how they can help those affected by disaster in Texas and Louisiana.  “First we are asking everyone to pray for those affected by the disaster,” he noted in a recent interview.  “If people want to help, …read more.

As Hurricane Harvey causes widespread damage across Texas and the Gulf area, The Salvation Army is providing physical, emotional and spiritual care to survivors and relief workers. Salvation Army disaster teams from across the country are serving and, even after disaster response efforts are over, The Salvation Army will remain in communities impacted by this …read more.

WARSAW —Scouting for Food will be held at 3 p.m.  this Saturday, Feb. 11 during the Grace Lancers men’s basketball game beginning at the MOCC in Winona Lake. All leaders and scouts who are in uniform and bring 2 cans of food will receive free admission to the game as Grace takes on the Spring …read more.

WARSAW – Merriam-Webster’s definition of a volunteer is “a person who voluntarily undertakes or expresses a willingness to undertake a service such as one who renders a service or takes part in a transaction while having no legal concern or interest.” Local resident Leroy Ray Rapp epitomizes this definition. Rapp worked as a teacher and …read more.

FORT WAYNE — It was a tough year for donations at the Salvation Army but with the help of two donors, thousands of people will be helped.

WARSAW —  Kosciusko Community Hospital held a food drive to assist those in need through the Salvation Army in Warsaw. Employees from KCH, Lutheran Health Physicians KMG, MedStat and Lutheran EMS Kosciusko participated in the food drive. Boxes were placed in all departments throughout the hospital and doctors’ offices then delivered to the Salvation Army. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Giving is one of the greatest parts of the Christmas season whether it be presents, cards or time. It is the time of year when communities and families come together despite all differences and put others before themselves.

WARSAW — The annual tradition of drawing for Salvation Army bell ringing dates by service clubs was held this morning, Nov. 30 at Cox Studio in Warsaw Service clubs represented at the drawing were Warsaw Rotary Club, Lake City Lion Club, Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club and the Warsaw Kiwanis Club. Not present was the Kosciusko …read more.

WARSAW — The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary is finalizing its annual fruit and nut sale. Fruit and nut items are still available for sale at Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m today, Nov. 17 and tomorrow Nov. 18. The annual sale supports the outreach of The Salvation Army to assist …read more.

WARSAW — A shortage of the Salvation Army food pantry led to an outpouring of giving from the community. A five to 10 percent increase of people frequenting the pantry for food, paired with an already-low amount of donations, led the Salvation Army to ask the community for help. The Salvation Army explained they only …read more.

WARSAW — In recognition of its faithful donors and to make the community more aware of the work of The Salvation Army, there will be an open house from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 12. The Corps. is located at 501 Arthur St., Warsaw. Refreshments will be served.

WARSAW — Break out your favorite cosplay and head to Chimp’s Comix, located at 919 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7, for the 15th year of Free Comic Book Day. While cosplay isn’t necessary, it is encouraged, just because it’s fun. Cosplay is the combined and shortened word …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Whitko’s Kennedy Krull is arranging a big event for next week’s softball game with Manchester.

WARSAW — May 9-14 is National Salvation Army week and on First Friday, May 6, they want to thank people for their support with a canteen, which will be serving donuts from military helmets like the “Donut Girls” did in World War I. There will also be a mannequin wearing the Donut Girl uniform for …read more.