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WINONA LAKE – Organizers of the World Compassion Network Run/Walk for Hunger 5K are gearing up for their event on March 28. “The 5K is WCN’s community service event that gives 100% of the net proceeds to great local churches, schools and organizations that fight hunger in our area,” said Josh Grill, missions director. The …read more.

WARSAW — Florida residents who are enduring the aftermath of Hurricane Michael will soon be experiencing some relief made possible through an act of kindness from four states away, namely Kosciusko County. On Monday morning, Oct. 15, personnel with the Warsaw-based World Compassion Network loaded a semi tractor-trailer full of relief supplies earmarked for distribution …read more.

WARSAW — Joshua Varab always seemed to find himself drawn to the humanities. At Bethel College he graduated with a degree in intercultural studies. Residing in Elkhart where he was born and raised, he found work with a local nonprofit organization for a year before discovering an exciting opportunity in Warsaw.

KOSCIUSKO — On Sunday, June 3, Volcán de Fuego (Volcano of Fire) in southern Guatemala erupted. Ash as hot as 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit raced down the volcano, burying everything in its path. Currently, 114 people are reported dead, with hundreds of others missing. This is the worst eruption to hit the area in over a …read more.

WINONA LAKE — On June 3, the Volcan de Fuego, or Volcano of Fire, erupted in Guatemala just 30 miles west of the capital city. So far there have been over 60 deaths recorded, thousands evacuated and it has affected almost 2 million civilians in all surrounding areas. World Compassion Network is thankful to partner …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The World Compassion Network hosted its 10th annual 5K Saturday morning.

SILVER LAKE — Joshua Varab, disaster relief coordinator from World Compassion Network, and Ben Metzger, shop foreman from Metzger Trucking Company, took a truckload of supplies to Houston, Texas this week. The truckload contained 22 pallets of food, personal hygiene supplies and cleaning products. All the products were donated to help victims of Hurricane Harvey. …read more.

WARSAW — World Compassion Network, a local disaster relief organization, is teaming up with local businesses and the community to provide help after the Hurricane Harvey destruction. WCN has been in close communication with churches and authorities central to the Hurricane Harvey destruction. The organization  has received specific supply requests to meet the the most …read more.

WARSAW — On Thursday, Oct. 13, Clearwater Car Wash partnered with World Compassion Network to raise funds for Hurricane Matthew relief. Every month, Clearwater Car Wash on Husky Trail, Warsaw, hosts a Clearwater Cares Day to raise funds for various non-profits. For these events, Clearwater and a non-profit chosen for the month agree on a given day …read more.

WINONA LAKE – World Compassion Network will hold the Run/Walk for Hunger 5K at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 26 in Winona Lake.

“I’ve never seen a class this involved and this creative,” said Josh Grill to Tad Nieter’s third grade class at Washington Elementary School in Warsaw.

World Compassion Network is responding to the storms and tornado disasters with its outreach mission. Greg Rauen with WNC is preparing to go to Alabama to do an assessment and help the local churches with outreach. He will be taking hygiene kits, food and cleaning supplies. WCN will be partnering with S.O.M.E. to set up a feeding …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Once again, runners and walkers will get the chance to help fight hunger in our community. World Compassion Network will hold the Run/Walk for Hunger 5K on Saturday, March 29th at 10 a.m. in Winona Lake. Headquartered in Warsaw, WCN responds to domestic and international disasters through local churches and alliances with other …read more.

Once again, runners and walkers will get the chance to help fight hunger in our community. World Compassion Network will hold the Run/Walk for Hunger 5K at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 29, in Winona Lake. Headquartered in Warsaw, WCN responds to domestic and international disasters through local churches and alliances with other relief organizations; seeks …read more.

World Compassion Network will host the sixth annual World Compassion Network Run/Walk for Hunger 5K at 10 a.m. Saturday, March, 29, in Winona Lake. The race has grown to be one of the largest 5Ks in the area, with consistent numbers of 500-700 participants each year.  It is a great way to promote hunger/poverty awareness …read more.

By Ken Locke Warsaw Ministerial Association Dear Friends in Christ: World Compassion Network has 242,000 Rice fortified meals that are being accepted for distribution in Honduras. It will cost $5,000 to ship the food to an agency and WCN Director Joe Wilkey has $2,500 of the cost covered. We are not having a Thanksgiving Service this …read more.

World Compassion Network, New Life Christian Church and the Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association are partnering together to fill a trailer of supplies for those affected by the tornadoes in Oklahoma. The trailer will be at Big R, 3660 Commerce Dr., Warsaw from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, June 17, to collect items to send. …read more.

World Compassion Network in Warsaw is working with churches out east to serve as a disaster relief center to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy. WCN is reporting that roads out east are still closed, power is out and communication with possible distribution centers is very difficult. Search and rescue efforts are also now underway, …read more.

Michelle Metzger wasn’t interested in attending college after graduating from Warsaw Community High School in 2006 — instead, she picked up and moved to Honduras. She first traveled to the country on a mission trip with World Compassion Network, a Warsaw organization aimed at mobilizing and assisting the church in responding to the needs of …read more.

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