KOSCIUSKO — Saturday, May 12 marks the 26th year of one of America’s great days of giving—the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger food drive. Letter carriers walk through the community every day, often coming face to face with the reality that too many people are … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — Grant recipients for the 2018 Kids Market Spring Consignment Sale, held in March at the Grace College Gordon Recreation Center, were awarded portions from proceeds last week in Kosciusko County. Total cash donations were $10,700, in addition to shopping vouchers and clothing donations given to local … Read More
WARSAW — Since December of 2017, the farm board for Kosciusko County Farm Bureau has donated approximately 4,000 pounds of chicken to Combined Community Services for their food pantry. “On behalf of the county board, we were more than happy to do this,” said Kosciusko County Farm Bureau … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — Indiana Business Opportunity Partners was proud to present $2,159.82 to Fellowship Missions recently after hosting its 6th annual spring bling bazaar and quarter auction on March 24. The local not-for-profit group, known as iBOP, has several events throughout the year to support local charities. The bazaar featured … Read More
WARSAW — Combined Community Services will host its 11th annual Glass Slipper event on Saturday, April 14. The event helps high school students attend prom by assisting them in finding dresses at no cost and tuxes at a discounted rate. It started 11 years ago when two Warsaw … Read More
WARSAW — Indiana Business Opportunity Partners will be holding its 6th Annual Spring Bling Bazaar and Charity Quarter Auction for Fellowship Missions March 24 at the Baker Youth Club in Warsaw. The IBOP members have also donated an item from their individual businesses to a raffle basket. The raffle … Read More
WARSAW — On a day where cars won’t start and pipes are freezing, Fellowship Missions is opening its doors to those in need of warmth. While the shelter has no bed to offer, it is putting as many people on cots as they can. However, despite the lack … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Christmas is the time of giving and the members of the 4-H Junior Leaders are continuing their annual tradition of teaming up with Combined Community Services to participate in the Adopt-A-Family program.
Read MoreKOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko Kettleheads homebrew club’s annual Christmas meeting was held Dec. 2 at Mad Anthony’s Lake City Taphouse. Members contributed $700 worth of household items, gift cards and money to Combined Community Services. … Read More
WARSAW — Harrison Elementary’s fourth grade class carried food donations from the school’s annual food drive to Combined Community Services Thursday afternoon, Nov. 16. “I saw some of my former students who have kids now bringing stuff in,” said Harrison PE Teacher Scott Mehlberg, who heads up the … Read More
WARSAW — With winter approaching, many services are looking for donations to help families in need, keep out of the cold and celebrate the holidays. Locally, Combined Community Services and The Salvation Army are options available to those looking to donate. Combined Community Services serves the community offering … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — As the current school year began, the Kosciusko Board of REALTORS® once again provided local children with back-to-school backpacks loaded with all their needed school supplies. For the fourth year, KBOR reached out to Tammy Smith, Director of Self Sufficiency Programs, Combined Community Services to partner … Read More
WARSAW — With the departure of Combined Community Service’s Director of Client (Emergency) Assistance Peggi Lisenbee Wright on Aug. 16, CCS welcomes its new Direct of Emergency Assistance Christie Borzeniatow. Borzeniatow started with CCS as an intern in August of 2009, gaining experience in both the emergency assistance department … Read More
WARSAW — Combined Community Services Director of Client Assistance Peggi Lisenbee Wright is retiring after 18 years of service with the nonprofit organization. Wright’s last day will be Aug. 16. An open house was held in her honor Wednesday, Aug. 9. “I’ve had the best job in the world,” … Read More
WARSAW — With the start of school just around the corner, Combined Community Services is gearing up for their annual Tools for School event to help provide families in need with school supplies for the coming school year. This year’s event will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, … Read More
WARSAW — Kosciusko REMC President and CEO Bruce Goslee presented a check for $10,000 to CCS Executive Director Steve Possell. This donation supports the Winter Heating Assistance Program at Combined Community Services. The funds will be available to members of KREMC throughout the winter months until the funds … Read More
