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 … Read More
WINONA LAKE — “When you think about being a champion, it’s not just being a champion. It’s a champion for Christ. Because when you focus on your goal, you focus on Him.” Tamika Catchings, a retired professional basketball player, spoke at the first annual Love Thy Neighbor luncheon … Read More
WARSAW — Combined Community Services will host Indiana Fever General Manager, Tamika Catchings, as it’s featured speaker for the first annual Love Thy Neighbor Luncheon, Feb. 19. The Love Thy Neighbor Luncheon will be from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Christ Covenant Church, 2090 East … Read More
WARSAW — Masterson Chiropractic recently presented a $1,000 check to Randy Polston, executive director of Combined Community Services. “Combined Community Services has been doing excellent work in our community, and we have been part of it since the very beginning,” stated Dr. Sarah Masterson, “As the chiropractic clinic, … Read More
WARSAW — The Kosciusko Kettleheads homebrew club’s annual Christmas meeting was held Dec. 7 at Mad Anthony’s Lake City Taphouse. Members contributed $500 worth of household items, gift cards and money to Combined Community Services, said a news release from Kosciusko Kettleheads. “CCS is always a great organization … Read More
WARSAW — Kosciusko County American Bikers Aimed Toward Education (ABATE) donated $6,400 worth of toys and 31 bicycles to Combined Community Services Monday, Dec. 16. This is the 31st year that Kosciusko ABATE has collected items for children in need during the holiday season. Kosciusko ABATE partners with … Read More
WARSAW — A second-grade class from Harrison Elementary School brought donated food items from the school’s annual food drive to Combined Community Services on Tuesday, Nov. 26. In total, the elementary school donated more than 3,200 food items and raised $748.70 for CCS. Mrs. Pam Brail’s class was … Read More
WARSAW — A pet food drive for Combined Community Services will be held at Tractor Supply Company, Warsaw, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. Dog food, cat food or monetary donations of any kind are most welcome. Funds will be used to buy pet food, … Read More
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 … Read More
WARSAW — KREMC President and CEO Bruce Goslee, along with KREMC Manager of Member Services Stephanie Scott, presented a check for $5,000 to CCS Executive Director Randy Polston. This donation supports the Winter Warmth Program at Combined Community Services. “The cold months are hard on all of us but … Read More
WARSAW — Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy recently welcomed students to learn more about social services offered throughout the county during an event held at Combined Community Services, Warsaw. Randy Polston, executive director of Combined Community Services, welcomed students and provided an introduction on the mission of CCS. Polston also … Read More
WARSAW — Combined Community Services will hold its Winter Warmth Sleepout on Friday, Oct. 18, with scheduled activities from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will take place on the Kosciusko County Courthouse lawn. Participants can bring tents, boxes and sleeping bags to spend the night on the … Read More
WARSAW — Organizers of The Kosciusko Kettleheads Homebrew Club held their ninth annual HomebrewFest June 22 at The Garden at Cerulean in Winona Lake. Patrons sampled over 40 homemade beers and ciders. About $6,681 in net proceeds were donated to Combined Community Services.
WARSAW — Combined Community Services’ board of directors has announced the hiring of longtime educator Randy Polston as its new executive director. Polston comes to CCS following a four-decade career as a local educator — 34 years with Warsaw Community Schools and eight years at Grace College. During … Read More
WARSAW — Combined Community Services recently announced a partnership with Meijer this fall to provide much-needed hunger relief to local families through the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer’s food pantry donation program “Simply Give.” “It is not unusual for Dane’s Family Pantry to help feed over 30 families in … Read More
WARSAW — With the 2019-2020 school year around the corner, the Kosciusko Board of Realtors continued its annual partnership with Combined Community Services to provide local children with back-to-school backpacks loaded with all their needed school supplies. KBOR partnered with Sabrina Phillips, director of self sufficiency, and the … Read More
