By LAURA CAMPBELL VP of Human Resources WARSAW — Matt Boren, the adult services director, said “I’ve found Cardinal to be a company that values people! I know this personally because they’ve invested in improving me as a person and a professional. The staff and customers of this … Read More
Cardinal Services hosted an employee appreciation picnic Monday with lunch, games and prizes. Postponed, due to weather on Friday, the event was in conjunction with Direct Support Professional Appreciation Week, last week. The event included a pulled pork/hot dog, chip and water lunch with Culver’s custard for … Read More
Dear Editor, Direct Support Professionals Week falls on Sept. 13-19. Direct Support Professionals or DSPs are people who work with individuals with disabilities often on a one-to-one basis. I would like to thank and recognize these professionals for their care and hard work. Cardinal Services employs approximately 400 … Read More
WARSAW — Dozens of people with specific needs are going to have an easier time getting around thanks to a new van at Cardinal Services. The accessible, lift-equipped van was purchased with the help of grants from K21 Health Foundation and Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust. The … Read More
By MICHELLE BOXELL Community Relations Manager, Cardinal Services It’s a rite of spring, seeing people in bright yellow vests waving Tootsie Rolls and collecting donations for people with disabilities. No one seems exactly sure what year they began the project, but the Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus has … Read More
By MICHELLE BOXELL Community Relations Manager, Cardinal Services Funding cuts, no cost-of-living increases and growth in demand have combined to place Cardinal Services in the position of needing to raise $500,000 locally — every year — simply to maintain current services. They took a big step toward that … Read More
By VICKIE LOOTENS President, Kosciusko Human Resource Association Kosciusko Human Resource Association is an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management. Established locally in 1968, KHRA is a local forum for HR related professionals. KHRA offers HR professionals the opportunity to develop leadership, managerial, public speaking, and … Read More
By MICHELLE BOXELL Community Relations Manager, Cardinal Services As the community wraps up the year long celebration of Cardinal Services’ 60th Anniversary, one thing is abundantly clear. People with disabilities have greater opportunity now than ever before. Where once every aspect of their life was dictated to them, … Read More
By MICHELLE BOXELL Community Relations Manager, Cardinal Services The Syracuse Chapter of Women of Today has donated $500 to Cardinal Services for use in their programs serving our community. Women of Today is a service organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids in our community. They meet … Read More
By JONI TRUEX Public Relations Director, Kosciusko Leadership Academy Hosted by K-21 Health Services, Rich Haddad welcomed the Kosciusko Leadership Academy cadets and guests. Rich explained the K-21 Medical Services Pavilion was the result of a KLA White Paper project. The facility is an all inclusive connected health … Read More
By MICHELLE BOXELL Community Relations Manager, Cardinal Services Cardinal Services held their ninth annual fundraising luncheon on Thursday, Nov 6. The Cardinal Call Luncheon was held at Warsaw Community Church and was attended by more than 300 guests who enjoyed a meal catered by Cerulean. The theme of … Read More
Erma Bombeck said “Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation’s compassion, unselfish caring, patience and just plain love for one another.” That quote definitely describes the 170 volunteers who support the mission of Cardinal Services. Cardinal volunteers give their … Read More
[weaver_youtube Cr3NinXMeRk rel=0] “This is the third one we’ve had,” says Jon Hembree, one of the organizers of the Special Olympics Dance held at First Christian Church in Warsaw on Friday, Aug. 15. Hembree says in the past the dance has had a formal theme and a western theme. … Read More
Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club made a donation of $700 to Warsaw Little League program recently. Pictured above, from left, are Don Reinholt, representing the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club, and Lance Leaper and Terry Wood accepting the check on behalf of Warsaw Little League. Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club recently … Read More
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the sixth in our series of articles featuring the people and programs of Cardinal Services in their 60th anniversary year.) Michelle Boxell Community Relations Manager Kosciusko Area Bus Service was created as a division of Cardinal Services in 1981. For 33 years they have … Read More
WNIT’s Gordy Young was in town recently to tape an episode of Experience Michiana. The episode will air tonight, Thursday, July 31, at 7 p.m. on Channel 34. The episode focuses on some of the programs in Kosciusko County that are serving families with children who have disabilities. Featured … Read More
