Molly Studebaker sweeps the sidewalk of Mary Ann’s Place. Photo provided by Kyrsten Newlon.

News Release

WARSAW — Kosciusko REMC sent employees to The Beaman Home and its resale store, Mary Ann’s Place, to provide cleanup and organizational aid on Friday, Oct. 14.

KREMC’s contribution was a part of its participation in Co-op Community Day, an event recognized by electric cooperatives across Indiana by helping local organizations with chores and hands-on work.

The Beaman Home provides confidential services to individuals affected by domestic violence. Their thrift shop, Mary Ann’s Place, supports The Beaman Home by donating its proceeds and needed resale items. KREMC donated work to both locations as a local, member-owned and nonprofit electric cooperative.

Haley Donahue decorates the front entrance of The Beaman Home with sidewalk chalk. Photo provided by Kyrsten Newlon.

At the Beaman Home, KREMC employees Haley Donahue, Marilyn Homme and Tara Phillips decorated the front entrance with pumpkins, corn husks and chalk drawings.

“Bringing life to the entrance of the Beaman Home brought so much joy,” said Member Service Representative Haley Donahue. “It was also nice to see what other needs they have. I encourage everyone to help our community in any way they can!”

At Mary Ann’s Place, KREMC employees Nichole Fifer, Tara Haack and Molly Studebaker cleaned the outside windows and raked fallen leaves from the surrounding landscape.

“I love volunteering my time to help others. They were so appreciative about the work that was getting done around the building,” said Member Service Representative Molly Studebaker.

In 2022, 26 electric cooperatives participated in Indiana Electric Cooperative’s annual Community Day. Kosciusko REMC’s mission to aid the community was one of 40 service projects completed by the participating cooperatives in Indiana on Community Day this year.