WARSAW — Beginning today, Sept. 20, Treasures for Troops kicks off its 9th annual “Operation ‘TREAT’ a Soldier” campaign. Treasures for Troops is a solider support ministry through the First Freewill Baptist Church of Kosciusko County. The “Operation ‘TREAT’ a Soldier” campaign gives everyone the opportunity to fill a treat bag for a deployed service …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Treasures for Troops, a soldier support ministry through the First Freewill Baptist Church of Kosciusko County, is conducting the eighth annual “Operation TREAT a Soldier.” In 2017, the project collected 415 bags that were deployed to service members. These bags are sent to eight different groups in four countries. “We are so blessed …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Treasures for Troops and The First Freewill Baptist Church of Kosciusko County will be conducting the seventh annual Stockings for Soldiers drive beginning today, Nov. 17. Once again, the community has an opportunity to send some holiday cheer to a deployed service member. To participate and fill a Christmas stocking to be sent …read more.

  KOSCIUSKO — Treasures for Troops, a soldier support ministry organized by the First Freewill Baptist Church of Kosciusko County, is conducting the seventh annual “Operation TREAT a Soldier.” Once again, the public has the opportunity to fill a treat bag for a service member serving overseas. Participants can pick up a treat bag with …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.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Treasures for Troops and The First Freewill Baptist Church of Kosciusko County will be conducting the 6th annual “Stockings for Soldiers” Drive beginning Nov. 18. Once again, the organizations are giving the community an opportunity to send some holiday cheer to a deployed service member. If you would like to participate and fill …read more.

WARSAW — Vein Institute & Medi Spa, Inc. recently joined forces with Sandy McClellan’s sixth grade class and Jennifer Long’s fourth grade class at Jefferson Elementary School for Treasures For Troops’ holiday stocking drive. The goal is to not only send a bit of the holiday season across the miles, but most importantly to let …read more.

The Lake City Roller Dolls were recently able to formally thank some local troops. Susan Manns from Treasures for Troops, a non-profit based in Silver Lake that provides care packages for those serving overseas, accepted at $200 donation Tuesday night from the Lake City Roller Dolls.

When Susan Manns discovered she could not have a child, she was heartbroken. The born nurturer had held hopes of being a mother. Seeking a way to allay her pain, Manns decided to adopt a young soldier and play the role of his “army mom.” “I started sending him boxes and after getting into it, …read more.

Treasures for Troops (a soldier support ministry thru The First Freewill Baptist Church Of Kosciusko County) is conducting the fourth annual “Operation Treat a Soldier”. Once again, the opportunity is being given to the people of our community to fill a treat bag for a deployed soldier and personally thank a service member currently serving …read more.

Treasures for Troops and The First Freewill Baptist Church of Kosciusko County would like to thank everyone who participated in Operation Treat a Solider 2013!! “We appreciate every person who filled a treat bag and encouraged a deployed service member with a card or letter,” said Susan Manns who organizes the local effort. “Our goal …read more.

Five years ago, if someone would have told Susan Manns she would someday receive Mother’s Day greetings from across the world, she would not have believed it. Manns and her husband were never able to have children of their own, nor adopt. But as a way to suppress the ache she felt, she “adopted” an …read more.

Orchard Ridge apartments announces it is now serving as a drop off location for the Toy for Tots drive. As an added gift, any resident of the apartment complex who makes a donation will receive a small rent concession. “We feel our community and residents are great and it’s such a worthy cause,” says Dena …read more.

Treasures for Troops and the First Freewill Baptist Church of Kosciusko County will be conducting the third annual “Stockings for Soldiers” drive beginning Nov. 19. This is an opportunity for the people throughout the community to send some holiday cheer to a deployed soldier for the upcoming Christmas season. Last year, with the help of many, 302 …read more.

By KATHY STUTZMAN WCPL PR Manager November is the month set aside to recognize those who have fought for our freedom: armed service veterans. Veteran’s Day is celebrated throughout the nation as a way to honor their service.  Many people will have a day off from work or school to observe it. Often, veterans are …read more.

Warsaw Library is partnering with Treasures for Troops to provide support for troops serving overseas. Trick-or-Treat bags provided by Treasures for Troops can be picked up at Warsaw Community Public Library beginning Monday, Sept. 24. The box containing the bags will be located on the lower level by the display case. Instructions with the list …read more.