WARSAW — Chonda Pierce, a Christian comedian, performed at the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts on Nov. 1 and presented a $1,500 check to support assistance to veterans. The Salvation Army serves veterans and their families in Kosciusko County through its Operation V.A.L.O.R. program. … 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 — The Salvation Army will hold its Annual Day of Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking Sunday, Sept. 22, during its morning worship service. The Annual Day of Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking is a global day of worship, prayer and action regarding human trafficking. Every … Read More
WARSAW — Walmart and The Salvation Army are working to provide new school supplies and shoes to children in need during the “Stuff the Bus” campaign event at 2501 Walton Blvd, Warsaw, Saturday, Aug. 3. As part of a nationwide effort, the “Stuff the Bus” campaign event in … Read More
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
