WARSAW — The Salvation Army recently held its annual bell ringing drawing at Cox Studio in Warsaw for the 98th campaign to raise funds to serve others. This year, bells will be rung by clubs who have supported the Army for many years, including Warsaw Rotary, Warsaw Morning … Read More
WARSAW — A mobile food pantry will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 19, at The Salvation Army, 501 E. Arthur St., Warsaw. The items given are on a first come, first-serve basis while supplies last. If weather conditions are adverse or there is a … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — May is Military Appreciation Month and The Salvation Army is making plans to help military families. When parents serve in the military, their children “serve” as well, many times having to move or facing time when their parent is deployed or away on assignment. The Salvation … Read More
WARSAW — The Salvation Army Chicago Staff Band will be in concert at the Performing Arts Center, Warsaw Community High School, 1 Tiger Lane, Warsaw, at 7 p.m. this Saturday, Jan. 19. The performance is free to the public and sponsored by 1st Source Bank and the Esther … Read More
WARSAW — The Salvation Army is completing its 30th annual Angel Tree outreach to provide food and gifts to families for Christmas. “The mission of The Salvation Army began in 1921 when operations were opened in Warsaw City Hall,” said Ken Locke, community ministries director. Families have been … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — In an effort to reduce duplication and stretch resources, The Salvation Army will once again serve as the “Clearing House” for Christmas assistance in Kosciusko County. Organizations, churches, schools and businesses are encouraged to check who they are assisting with the list The Salvation Army maintains. … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — The 97th annual Christmas campaign will begin Friday, Nov. 23. The annual bell ringing drawing was recently held by service club representatives at Cox Studio. The clubs drew for which Saturday they will ring at the main locations of Wal-Mart and K-Mart. To sign up to … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — The 34th annual Kosciusko CROP Hunger Walk will be held on Sunday, Sept. 30, at The Salvation Army, 501 E. Arthur St., Warsaw. Two walk routes are available with the longest being around 5K, including the Beyer Farm Trail. Registration is at 1 p.m. and 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
WARSAW — Students from Northern Iowa University whose mascot is the Panthers visited Warsaw on their way to see Washington, D.C. The students gave three hours of community service to The Salvation Army and CCS during their stay. Before they left town they wanted to see anything related … Read More
WINONA LAKE — For the fifth year, Grace College and Mission Point Community Church will partner to host Supermarket Sweep: Give ‘Til You Drop at Owen’s Supermarket, 2211 E. Center St., Warsaw, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18. This all-day event was created to allow Grace students and the surrounding community to give to those in need in our area.
Read More[weaver_youtube Ee8-rRyi15A rel=0] With both gratitude and sadness, the community will send off Salvation Army Commanding Officers. Lt. Esteban and Lt. Karen Pommier, who will depart from their Warsaw post to embark on a new mission in Indianapolis. The Pommiers have served the Kosciusko and Whitley County communities … Read More
[weaver_youtube AuhtjZgSQoM#t=48 rel=0] From bell ringing, food and toy drives to helping those in emergency situations, the Salvation Army has assisted the lives of thousands. Though these acts of charity are among the most known of the Salvation Army’s work, the organization also works to create change on an … Read More
[weaver_youtube AuhtjZgSQoM#t=48 rel=0] (Video by Esteban Pommier, Warsaw Salvation Army Commanding Officer) Looking at the charred, dilapidated house located at 423 E. Arthur St., Warsaw, it is hard to believe that a story of hope and redemption began just across the street. For Lynn Butts though, crossing the street to … Read More
By KEN LOCKE GWMA Director September is Hunger Action Month and the Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association has set Sunday, Sept. 28 as “Hunger Awareness Sunday” as reminder that there are those locally and around the world that are in need of food. According to statistics about 33 percent … Read More
The first Kosciusko CROP Hunger Walk was held in 1984 to raise awareness of hunger around the world. Now, 30 years later, the annual walk continues. The 30th annual walk will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, beginning at The Salvation Army, 501 E. Arthur St., … Read More
