WARSAW — The Beaman Home is excited to welcome Dr. Jennifer Hayes as its new executive director.  Hayes comes to The Beaman Home with a strong nonprofit background and has lived in Kosciusko County for over 20 years. She recently completed her doctoral degree in organizational leadership at Indiana Wesleyan University. She holds a Master of …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Beaman Home now has outreach office hours at the Akron Carnegie Library to connect survivors of domestic abuse with Beaman Home services. The Beaman Home Outreach office at the Akron Carnegie Library is only open on from 9 a.m. to noon Fridays. If you need services at any other time, please call the …read more.

WARSAW — Belle Tire Distributors Inc. presented donations to the five participating charities of the Warsaw Choose Your Charity Challenge, a program that took place for two months following the store’s grand opening event. The company has donated a combined total of $10,000 to the following organizations: Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, Baker Youth …read more.

WARSAW — The Beaman Home recently received a check from the Associate Chapter of Warsaw Kappa Kappa Kappa for $100 in support of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. “We are very thankful for the generosity of the local community.  Community members not only give monetarily, but also of their time as volunteers.  Thank you for …read more.

WARSAW — The Beaman Home is commemorating October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month by launching an awareness campaign on social media. Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a nationally-recognized time for remembrance and reflection. It is also a time for action. We know it takes bold action to prevent domestic violence and support survivors. “So, …read more.

WARSAW — The Beaman Home is humbled by the generosity of the community and the support of many businesses have provided over the years. One of the most active business partners for The Beaman Home is Wildman Business Group. One of the core values of Wildman Business Group is the responsibility to give back to …read more.

WARSAW — A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the Beaman Home on Parker Street in Warsaw Friday, Aug. 17, to celebrate the completion of the parking lot. “This was the final step in our construction journey,” said Beaman Home Executive Director Tracie Hodson.  “The parking lot was made possible by a donation through a …read more.

WARSAW — Belle Tire in Warsaw held its grand opening today, Aug. 11. During the grand opening celebration, attendees got to enjoy free food from Lawney’s BBQ and giveaways, while also meeting local public safety officials and getting a picture with Tireman, Belle Tire’s mascot. In lieu of a ribbon cutting ceremony, local Boy Scout …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Council heard from nine non-profit organizations Thursday night, July 12, as a representative from each of the agencies came before the seven-person panel to discuss operations prior to receiving their allotment of funds for 2019. The county is issuing just north of $1 million to the non-profits in 2019. The …read more.

WARSAW — Developing vision and courage were the main topics of the Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy banquet and graduation, held Wednesday evening, May 2. KYLA president Carl Lauster opened the event, stating that this is the program’s 25th graduating class. Since its inception in 1993, KYLA has graduated 640 students. While participating in KYLA, students …read more.

WARSAW — At the age of 5, Tabitha Gabbard was sexually assaulted. By the time she was 12, Gabbard had been assaulted about 13 times by acquaintances and family members. And this afternoon, Gabbard shared her personal story with the community she grew up in. The Beaman Home and the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office hosted …read more.

WARSAW — The Beaman Home will host the first Sensory Day for children and families in the community. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 28, local agencies will be hosting a fun filled day for families with children in the 0 to 5 age range. The event will be held at Baker Youth …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Warsaw NOON Optimist Club presented a check to The Beaman Home. The check was donated to support The Beaman Home’s upcoming Angels of Hope luncheon as a sponsorship. Join the NOON Optimist Club at noon any Monday at the Grace College cafeteria in Alpha Hall, or visit WarsawNoonOptimist.org for more information.

KOSCIUSKO — Zimmer Biomet Financial Department recently held an event which provided personal care items for the families served by The Beaman Home. Approximately 200 individual bags stuffed with toothpaste, hair care items, brushes, and other personal care items were provided to distribute to clients. Each bag contained an encouraging note to the recipient from …read more.

WARSAW — Local domestic violence service provider The Beaman Home will host its annual Angels of Hope Luncheon on Wednesday, April 18. The fundraising event will be at Christ’s Covenant Church, 2090 E. Pierceton Rd, Winona Lake. Beaman Home’s staff and volunteers will prepare a gourmet lunch. Winona Lake resident Linda Bowdler will be sharing …read more.

WARSAW — As February, which is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, comes to an end, The Beaman Home wants to raise awareness related to a common but less visible form of teen dating violence: social, or digital, media abuse. According to a 2013 report from Urban Institute’s Justice Policy Center, more than a …read more.

WARSAW — The Beaman Home would like to hear from survivors of domestic or sexual violence or abuse who are part of the local community and would be willing to share their stories in confidence. The Beaman Home, in partnership with the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, will use interviews with survivors to inform the …read more.

WARSAW—The Beaman Home will be hosting a training on childhood physical and sexual assault and its relation to mental health issues in clients of domestic violence from 1 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7. Training will be led by the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence and will be held at the K21 Health Services …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Sheriff Rocky Goshert told the Kosciusko County Council on Thursday, Feb. 8 that rehabilitation for jail inmates addicted to drugs or alcohol is high on his priority list. During his monthly report to the council, Goshert announced his intentions to seek grants from several sources that could enable the adoption of …read more.

WARSAW—Every February marks the beginning of Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. The Beaman Home is promoting TDVAPM as a means of discussing and decreasing teen dating violence. Teenage dating violence often goes unreported. Only 33 percent of teenagers who have been in a violent relationship tell someone about the abuse. Being a teenager …read more.

  WARSAW—The Beaman Home received a $15,000 grant from the K21 Health Foundation in December 2017. The purpose of the grant is to improve the organization’s overall communication and marketing. The grant will allow Beaman Home to complete three communication goals. This year focused on raising awareness of available services, the agency’s funding needs and a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Children affected by domestic violence who are currently residing at the Beaman Home with their abused parent were the recipients of a Halloween celebration. Due to concerns about the family’s safety, these children are not able to take part of many of the common community Halloween activities. Through the generosity of the Kosciusko …read more.

WARSAW — Sarah Poorman and Rachel Chase, both from OrthoPediatrics, recently presented a check to The Beaman Home after holding a Chili Cook Off fundraiser. The employees raised over $200 in one hour, and Sarah Poorman was the winner of the Cook Off with her White Chicken Chili. Congratulations, Sarah! The Beaman Home appreciates businesses …read more.

WARSAW — The Beaman Home has received 24 books paired with plush bears as well as a small library of children’s and teen books from an Usborne Books & More Book drive facilitated by Independent Consultant Jamie Rensberger. Many businesses and people from the community have donated to sponsor a child. The book and bear …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club donated $500 to the Beaman Home. Through various fundraising activities during the year, the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club raises nearly $30,000 to donate to youth oriented activities.   Join the Club as a guest at 7 a.m. any Wednesday morning for the breakfast meeting at the Shrine Building in the Kosciusko …read more.

WARSAW — The Beaman Home is Warsaw exists to provide essential services to domestic abuse victims in Kosciusko County, an it does so with generous support from the community.

Shimmy Mob Warsaw recently celebrated World Bellydance Day by dancing to raise funds for The Beaman Home. Shimmy Mob’s primary objective, along with their sponsoring troupe, Almas Fi al Kham, is to raise donations and awareness for victims of domestic abuse. Funds raised via Shimmy Mob are donated to local shelters for victims of domestic …read more.

After almost 30 years, The Beaman Home is making the first step of its journey to a new emergency shelter and outreach center as the remodeling of a building,  purchased in 2012 and located at 603 North Parker Street in Warsaw. Construction/renovation of the building began on Dec. 3. The new space is much needed after …read more.

Thirty years after Altrusa International of Warsaw, Inc. founded The Beaman Home, executive director Tracie Hodson provided an exciting update to club members at their Nov. 6 meeting held at Warsaw Community Public Library. She told members that the campaign to build a new Emergency Shelter and Outreach Center is in the final stages. Hodson …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third in a series of articles by guest writer, Christopher Yingling, Marketing Intern at The Beaman Home. The series is intended to shed light on the issue of domestic violence in our community.) Even in smaller cities like Warsaw and Winona Lake, domestic violence is strong and is negatively affecting …read more.

The effects of domestic violence on children can be long lasting and perpetuates the vicious cycle of abuse into the next generation. That’s why Beaman Home Executive Director, Tracie Hodson, wants to remind community members that children who have witnessed domestic violence are more likely to experience depression, unacceptable social behaviors, anxiety, nightmares, teen dating …read more.

Indiana Business Opportunity Partners is a local not-for-profit group that has several events throughout the year to support local charities. Recently, they held a quarter auction for  Allowing Christ To Shine. With this quarter auction fundraiser they were able to raise $2,000 so A.C.T.S. can distribute more turkeys to families in need this upcoming holiday …read more.

When completed by the end of 2014, the new Beaman Home will provide an outreach center  and a shelter for victims of domestic violence. It will also be able to accommodate all administrative personnel under the same roof. On Tuesday night, The Beaman Home welcomed board members and members of the public to tour its …read more.

Beaman Home’s campaign to raise $1.8 million for its new Emergency Shelter and Outreach Center has already raised $1.2 million from grants, business and individual donations.  Committee members are now appealing to the community to finalize the fundraising and Catch the Vision of the spacious and updated center. This campaign is the first time the …read more.

Making the public aware of the problems of domestic violence that are becoming commonplace in society, a panel of experts who work in the field addressed the public Monday evening. With October noted as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office along with The Beaman Home, Ivy Tech Community College and the Northern …read more.

A panel of local officials who work in the criminal justice field, with domestic violence violence victims, and those who seek justice for victims will lead a discussion on domestic violence awareness that is open to the public. With October noted as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office along with The Beaman …read more.

  Indiana Business Opportunity Partners, a local not-for-profit group that has several events throughout the year to support local charities, recently held a quarter auction for A.C.T.S. (Allowing Christ To Shine). IBOP raised at total of $2,000 for A.C.T.S., allowing the group to distribute more turkeys to families in need this holiday season. Auction tickets …read more.

Representatives from Creighton Brothers recently presented the Kosciusko County Shelter for Abuse (Beaman Home) with a $50,000 grant toward the construction of a new emergency shelter and outreach center. The grant was made from the Creighton Brothers Charitable Fund, which is held at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. The new, secure facility will be located …read more.

Spectrum Day Spa, of Warsaw, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary by giving back to the community. On July 27, each customer was invited to purchase tickets for a drawing to win spa services provided by the Spectrum staff. The proceeds from these sales were then donated to The Beaman Home’s Campaign to build a new …read more.

The Beaman Home’s Executive Director Tracie Hodson has notified the Kosciusko County Community Foundation that the matching grant offered to the Beaman Home in May has been met. The Community Foundation’s $50,000 challenge grant matched cash donations to Beaman Home’s Capital Campaign for a new Emergency Shelter and Outreach Center received from May 16 to …read more.

The Studio is now partnering with local charities to allow their customers to give back to the community with every purchase made in the store. Fifteen percent of all sales in the store will be donated to three local charities every quarter. To kick this new program off, The Studio will be partnering with the …read more.

“Often, direct sales are an amazing way for women to make money and still remain housewives,” said Angela Miller. “But it takes training and networking to make it all work.” After moving to Warsaw from Iowa in 2011, Miller began a direct sales business conducting home parties to sell the products she offered. It was …read more.

Ladies’ Pampering Night, a fundraiser to benefit The Beaman Home, will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, at the CE National Russell Building in Winona Lake. Ladies’ Pampering Night features makeup and nails from Mary Kay, photos by Doug Vogely, “It Works” chin wraps, Ion Spa foot reflexology, hair styling and …read more.

Sherry (Sherri) Faye Shell The woman charged with abusing two young children will appear in court Friday morning for her initial hearing. Sherry (Sherri) Faye Shell, 35, of 866 Pine Mills Rd., Warsaw, is still behind bars today facing two felony charges after she allegedly admitted to a Warsaw Police detective that she used “excessive force” …read more.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to mourn for the victims who have lost their lives at the hands of someone who professed to love them. It’s also a time to celebrate and honor the survivors who courageously fled their relationship and started a new life, violence-free. It’s a time to connect with …read more.

The Beaman Home will host its first annual “Bikers Against Bruises” motorcycle ride on Oct. 6. The event is meant to bring awareness to domestic violence and benefit the home, which serves as an emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children. Entry is $25 for a single rider and $30 if there …read more.

Members of Altrusa International Club of Warsaw and Tracie Hodson, executive director of The Beaman Home, are busy planning the third annual bingo event to benefit The Beaman Home. A wide variety of bingo and door prizes are being donated by businesses and individuals in the community. The event will be Thursday, Oct. 18, at Center Lake …read more.

Applause followed a vote by the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals Tuesday night to grant The Beaman Home a variance to relocate. A commercial building at 603 N. Parker St., Warsaw, will soon be used as the new Beaman Home residential and administrative facilities. Having received a positive recommendation from the city planning department, the …read more.