As many as 1,000 young children will be part of a summer program headed up by United Way that will attempt to get some of the most vulnerable students back on track ahead of the return to school this fall.

When the call came in for masks, due to the COVID-19 crisis, one Leesburg woman knew she needed to spring into action. Ever since, Marsha Frantisak of Leesburg has been making masks for United Way of Kosciusko County.

Press Release WARSAW — United Way of Kosciusko County announced that it has been approved to receive a $450,000 COVID-19 Economic Relief Initiative Grant, made possible through a partnership between Lilly Endowment, Inc. and Indiana United Ways. These funds will be used to boost the local COVID-19 pandemic response efforts.  “United Way of Kosciusko County …read more.

WARSAW – Leaders from K21 Health Foundation, Kosciusko County Community Foundation, United Way of Kosciusko County and Zimmer Biomet Foundation have announced the second wave of grants in response to the community’s needs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The initial round of grants totaling $20,000, announced less than two weeks ago provided support …read more.

WABASH — Crossroads Bank announces the hiring of John Warren. Warren has joined Crossroads Bank as senior vice president, business development officer in Warsaw. He is a life-long resident of the Warsaw area and brings with him 24 years of community banking experience. As a community banker, he enjoys the opportunity to assist individuals, business …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 — The Grossnickle Foundation recently awarded its initial grants to support United Way of Kosciusko County and Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration. The organizations received $4,110 and $2,518 respectively, said a news release from the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. The Grossnickle Foundation is a Donor Advised Fund at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. The Grossnickle …read more.

WARSAW — United Way of Kosciusko County discovered new ways to give back as part of its annual Days of Caring event. A call went out for help and more than 300 volunteers from 14 companies stepped up to complete over 50 projects across Kosciusko County. “United Way works hard to connect people to meaningful …read more.

WARSAW — United Way of Kosciusko County is finding new ways to give back as part of its annual Days of Caring event and the community’s help is needed. From 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at Center Lake Pavilion, United Way will host a site for blood donations for the American Red …read more.

WARSAW — United Way of Kosciusko County and Warsaw Community Schools are once again offering a 15-day summer kindergarten countdown program. The program is targeted toward incoming fall 2019 kindergarten students without preschool experience. Students enrolled will be introduced to kindergarten curriculum while also learning classroom, lunch and bathroom expectations. Kindergarten countdown will be held …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Around fifty women gathered last night, March 19, to support children’s initiatives of the United Way of Kosciusko County. The event, modeled after the organization’s 100 Women Who Care event, consisted of three presentations about local philanthropy efforts. At the end of the evening, each woman got to choose which effort to donate their …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — This March United Way of Kosciusko County will host the first 100 Women Who Care event. This event will bring together a group of charitable women who are interested in investing in initiatives that support children in Kosciusko County. Volunteers will highlight three upcoming ways to give back to children. The school readiness program Kindergarten …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The United Way of Kosciusko County held a children’s book drive over the summer as its “Big Give” project. The organization set a goal of gathering 6,000 gently used children’s books, with more than 30 local businesses helping out by setting up donation tubs. However, the project exceeded expectations, as more than 11,000 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — United Way of Kosciusko County believes every kid can become a great reader. Now we are on a mission to make sure our kids have more than enough books to read. United Way’s BIG GIV” set a bold goal of gathering 6,000 gently used children’s books as a part of our 60th anniversary. …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools has partnered with United Way of Kosciusko County to bring the Warsaw area the annual Kindergarten Countdown Camp. The camp serves as an orientation program to kindergarten for children who have not had preschool experience. Students will be introduced to curriculum while also learning classroom, lunch and bathroom expectations. Kindergarten …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Long-time county resident Gina Smith of Leesburg is the new director of development for United Way of Kosciusko County. She will work closely with Executive Director Darren Bickel to meet with local donors and corporations to help them develop their philanthropy strategies. Smith, former director of marketing and public relations at both Warsaw …read more.

  KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — My United Way 2-1-1 is a free, confidential service helping people across the U.S. and, in many parts of Canada, to find the local resources they need. Kosciusko County residents can also use this free service. “It’s 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” said Darren Bickel, United Way of …read more.

WARSAW — The United Way of Kosciusko County will hold its annual meeting and celebration from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22. The event will be held at The VIC at 110 N. Detroit St., Warsaw. The presentation will include annual responsibilities of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will also be presenting …read more.