Amazon Branch Starts $250k Fund Supporting St. Joseph Organizations
Amazon Web Services, a subsidiary of Amazon, has started its St. Joseph County Community Fund by making $250,000 of donations to 31 county programs and organizations.
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‘Elves for Elders’ Create Christmas Miracles
The Elves for Elders program has been spreading holiday cheer and Christmas miracles to St. Joseph county seniors for nearly two decades.
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Foster Grandparent Program Bridges Gap Between Seniors And Children
“It’s a win-win deal because our foster grandparents get social interaction and out of their house, and the students get another positive role model in their life, and no child can have too many of those,” Mary Bradfield, program director, explained.
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Immunization Clinics Offer Free Flu, COVID Vaccines
Individuals and families are welcome to visit several vaccine clinics this month.
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KCSS To Host Dueling Pianos Fundraiser Event
Kosciusko Community Senior Services, 800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw, has been on a mission to provide educational, recreational and supportive services to enrich the lives of senior adults in Kosciusko County.
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Providing Hot Meals And Warm Friendship
Kosciusko County Senior Services provides the county’s only mobile meals program, and the dedicated administrators and volunteers stay busy delivering up to 350 midday meals a week to customers from Milford to Pierceton, North Webster to Etna Green.
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Metzger Celebrates 100th Birthday
When it comes to stories, Everett “Jimmy” Metzger has plenty to tell as he prepares to celebrate his 100th birthday on April 25.
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Senior Meal Delivery System Works To Protect Recipients, Volunteers
WARSAW — The meal delivery program for seniors offered through Kosciusko Community Senior Services continues on during the COVID-19 pandemic. KCSS Executive Director David Neff made it clear that every possible precaution is being taken to ensure the safety of both volunteers and meal recipients. Approximately 100 physician-approved … Read More
Harkless Foundation Awards Grants For 2019
SYRACUSE — James E. Caskey, president of the Kenneth and Lela Harkless Foundation, announced $85,500 in grants have been awarded to various organizations within the Syracuse community.
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Real Services Seeking Volunteers, Support For Christmas Program
WARSAW — Each year, REAL Services helps community members and organizations reach hundreds of elderly and disabled clients who are in need of everyday necessities and a bit of holiday cheer. The agency is seeking support that can come in several ways. Foremost, clients need numerous necessities. Those … Read More
Real Services Raffle Offers $25,000 Top Prize
WARSAW — Real Services, the agency behind Meals On Wheels, is organizing a raffle with a top prize of $25,000. Tickets for The Real Big Raffle are $50. Coupon forms must be received by 4:30 on July 24 to be included in the drawing at noon on Wednesday, … Read More
Paying It Forward Means The World To Seniors In Pierceton
SOUTH BEND — Loretta Walls loved Pierceton. She was born and raised in east Warsaw. Walls adored the people and was very involved in the community throughout her life. She passed away in October 2016, but her legacy lives on because of her generosity. She left $150,000 to … Read More
REAL Services Elves For Elders 2018 Program Recruiting Elves
KOSCIUSKO — REAL Services announced the launch of their very popular program, Elves for Elders. Volunteer elves adopt an area senior, purchase much-needed gifts from a wish list and then share the joy of the season as they deliver the presents and watch the sheer joy on the … Read More
Pierceton Town Council Announces Return Of Real Services, Recognizes Kim Rose
PIERCETON — Business was short at the Pierceton Town Council meeting held Monday, Aug. 13. However, the meeting involved several announcements related to upcoming events, citizen recognition and the return of REAL Services. Having received extra funding, REAL Services will come back to Pierceton on Monday, Aug. 27. … Read More
Age Of Excellence Awards Luncheon Event – Reservation Deadline
KOSCIUSKO — Real Services invites you to attend the 2018 Age of Excellence Awards Luncheon Event on Friday, April 20, at the Century Center in downtown South Bend. This event celebrates unsung heroes in our six-county service area of Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall and St. Joseph Counties. These … Read More
Nominations Open For REAL Services’ Annual Age Of Excellence Awards Luncheon Event
KOSCIUSKO — Nominations are now open for REAL Services’ Annual Age of Excellence Awards Luncheon Event. REAL Services is joyfully preparing once again to celebrate unsung heroes in our six-county service area of Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall and St. Joseph Counties. These heroes are spouses, sons, daughters, … Read More