WARSAW — Fans of 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame,” “Captain Marvel” and “Shazam!” can celebrate these and numerous other comic book series through Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 4. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. this Saturday, anyone can show up to Chimp’s Comix, 919 E. Winona Ave., … Read More
WARSAW — Majors Bill and Trish Welch of the Salvation Army have been serving the Warsaw community for the past 3 1/2 years. The couple along with Salvation Army staff just completed Christmas distribution, which saw 125 families, with 250 children, adopted by others for Christmas gifts and a … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — The Salvation Army had three Angel of Hope trees in Warsaw this holiday season to collect items for Kosciusko families in crisis throughout the year. Trees were located at K-Mart, Winona Lake Free Methodist Church and the Warsaw Public Library according to Major Trish Welch, corps … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — Via Credit Union’s staff came together once again this year to support the needs of the community by raising $550 for the Salvation Army Angel Tree program, which provides gifts to children in need. “No matter what the cause, ViaCU staff is always willing and able … Read More
WARSAW — The Warsaw Rotary Club will celebrate the annual “Rotary Toy Day” at its meeting at noon Friday, Dec. 7, at the Shrine Building at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. “The event was started in 1927 to support the outreach of The Salvation Army at Christmas,” said Ken … Read More
WARSAW — Warsaw Rotary Club and The Salvation Army have maintained a close relationship for 97 years. Since 1921 when the SA “invaded” Warsaw, both groups have served “others” in need through depression, seasons of war and tough economic times. This has been a very busy year for … Read More
WARSAW — The Salvation Army will have orders ready for the annual fruit and nut sale held by the Women’s Auxiliary on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 15 and 16. Orders may be picked up at Center Lake Pavilion, 119 E Canal St., Warsaw on those days from 10 … Read More
WINONA LAKE — Grace College and Mission Point Church are partnering to sponsor the 9th annual Supermarket Sweep on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at Owen’s Market, 2211 E. Center St., Warsaw. The community is invited to participate; grocery lists will be provided to the public from 10 a.m. until … Read More
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
Seventeen-year-old Ken Locke was lured through the doors of the Salvation Army in 1975 by three enticements: volleyball, girls and food. “Not necessarily in that order,” he quipped. That began a 42-year involvement with the charitable organization that is still going strong. Locke began volunteering for the Salvation … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — The Salvation Army is wrapping up its 96th annual Christmas Campaign in Kosciusko. Though the final numbers are not in, 135 families have been assisted with 376 children and teens helped through Angel Tree. Gifts were distributed to all the care facilities in the area … Read More
WARSAW — The Warsaw Rotary Club announced its annual total for Rotary Salvation Army Day by collecting $38,000 for The Salvation Army of Kosciusko County. The event was formed in 1965 by N. Bruce Howe to honor Brigadier Brice Phillipson for his longtime work for the organization. “Bruce told … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — The Salvation Army has instituted the Angel of Hope program as an outreach not only at Christmas but throughout the year to help individuals and families in need. The Angel of Hope program helps those who are striving to attain goals to improve their lives through … Read More
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD. — Bells will be ringing and George Hairston will be the joyful man to wish you happy holidays at the Flower Hill Giant Food Store in Gaithersburg.
Read MoreKOSCIUSKO — The annual bell ringing drawing was held at Cox Studio to help kick off support of The Salvation Army and its holiday assistance. Individuals and groups are encouraged to volunteer to ring by signing up at www.registertoring.com or call (574) 267-5361. This is the 96th annual … Read More
WARSAW — The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, operated in Fort Wayne, has decided to remove collection boxes from Kosciusko County due to an increase in unusable items and stealing from those collection points. “Costs to haul items that can’t be used and even people dumping their trash … Read More
