Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kosciusko County received $5,000 from the Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust on Thursday, July 20. The trust is administered by 1st Source Bank of Warsaw. From left: 1st Source Bank of Warsaw City President and Business Relationship Manager Doug Hanes, Kosciusko County BBBS Community Development Director Tammy Smith, BBBS Ambassador Chair and state Big Brother of the Year Zane Hollar and 1st Source Bank of Warsaw Vice President and Trust Administrator Tom Tearney. InkFreeNews photo by Leah Sander.

By Leah Sander
InkFreeNews

WARSAW — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kosciusko County has received $5,000 thanks to the Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust.

On Thursday, July 20, representatives from 1st Source Bank of Warsaw, which administers the trust, presented a check to Kosciusko County BBBS Community Development Director Tammy Smith.

“Esther was a teacher here in Warsaw for many years, and she funded this charitable trust to benefit youth in Kosciusko County, primarily,” said 1st Source Bank of Warsaw Vice President and Trust Administrator Tom Tearney. “The trust has given over $2 million away since it was originated.”

The funds will assist Kosciusko County BBBS’ goal of matching kids with adult mentors and allow 1st Source to be a presenting sponsor at BBBS’ fundraiser, The Big Celebration, in September.

“As you know, the (number of) children served in our program has tripled (recently), so we really need that local support more than ever,” said Smith. “We’re really grateful (for the donation.)”