KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Community Foundation is honored to announce the creation of the Robert Westerhof Family Fund. The fund was established in memory of Robert “Bob” Westerhof by his family to support educational projects. Westerhof served his country in the U.S. Army in Vietnam where … Read More
WARSAW — Twenty Indiana Master Naturalists met on Thursday, Feb. 15, in the Kosciusko Community Foundation’s meeting room in Warsaw. The event marked the first alumni meeting of the Kosciusko chapter. “Only beginning its third year in the county, the Kosciusko classes have graduated over 70 percent of its … Read More
WARSAW — Approximately 200 members of the community gathered early Tuesday morning, March 6, to have a hearty breakfast and hear reports from two experts in conservation at the Fourth Annual Barn and Business Breakfast, held at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center in Winona Lake. The event was … Read More
WARSAW — Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy held the Dec. 3 meeting at the Kosciusko Community Foundation. The session focused on the orthopedic and healthcare industry in Kosciusko County. Jackie Gustafson, Depuy; Brad Bishop, Orthoworx; Jeffrey Rockett, Parkview; Karen Kauffman, Warsaw Home Helpers; and Jason Zaugg, KCH, discussed career path and employment opportunities … Read More
WARSAW — Brightpoint has been awarded a grant in the amount of $6,000 by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. These funds will be used for the Covering Kids and Families of Northeast Indiana (CKF-NEIN) program. The grant will be used to assist families and individuals with enrolling in health … Read More
ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council decided on a King’s Landing in Heritage Park, last night, May 10. Laura Baker, clerk/treasurer, gave the council options of new playground equipment to purchase for Heritage Park: Ruby Rocket for $19,306, Double Bubble for $25,714 or King’s Landing for … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER, — The North Webster Community Public Library is participating in the statewide Bison-tennial Public Art Project by sponsoring a bison statue as part of the Indiana Bicentennial Celebration. This local project is a collaboration of the North Webster Library, Friends of the Library and the Kosciusko … Read More
By SUZIE LIGHT Kosciusko County Community Foundation KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Riley Radio Days, a fundraising event hosted by a local radio station last week, raised over $70,000 — a record for the event, which is in its fifth year. Dollars raised go to the KC Riley Kids Fund, … Read More
WINONA LAKE — Jim Schellinger, president of Indiana Economic Development Corporation, and Ted McKinney, director of Indiana State Department of Agriculture and director of agribusiness development for the IEDC, were guest speakers at the second Barns and Business Breakfast, hosted by Kosciusko County Community Foundation and Kosciusko … Read More
WARSAW — Business and community leaders are invited to join the Kosciusko County Community Foundation and Kosciusko County Farm Bureau for a hot breakfast and networking opportunities. The keynote speaker will be Victor Smith, Indiana’s secretary of commerce. Breakfast begins at 6:39 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, followed by the … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Whether you are a current high school senior, already in college or an adult planning to continue your education, you may be eligible for a Community Foundation scholarship. Last year, the Kosciusko County Community Foundation awarded over $457,000 in scholarships to nearly 200 area students … Read More
By STEPHANIE OVERBEY Kosciusko County Community Foundation KOSCIUSKO COUNTY —— The niece of Jackie Shilling Tucker recently established a scholarship fund in Jackie’s memory at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. Teresa Craig established the Jackie Rae Shilling Tucker Memorial Scholarship Fund to provide scholarships for graduates of Warsaw … Read More
By STEPHANIE OVERBEY Kosciusko Community Foundation Inc. KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Smithstrong Foundation Fund was recently established at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation in memory of Charlie and Scott Smith. Michelle Smith LeDrew and Ryan Smith established the fund in memory of their father, Charlie, and their brother, … Read More
By AMANDA BANKS Director of Public Relations, Grace College & Seminary WINONA LAKE — Grace College & Seminary’s Winona History Center has received a $2,500 grant from the Kosciusko County Community Foundation for implementing media and technology in its museum space in Westminster Hall. The money is being … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Community Foundation recently published a video of its 2014-15 Year in Review Highlights in celebration of all that foundation donors were able to accomplish through their giving.
Read MoreKOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County Community Foundation wishes to remind area nonprofit organizations that the next deadline to apply for grants from the Kosciusko REMC Operation Round Up Fund is Dec. 1. All community foundation grant applications are now online.
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