K21 Health Foundation continued to celebrate its 20th year of serving the community by providing a $20,000 gift to Beaman Home.

Beaman Home has served the community for over 30 years. Founded by Altrusa International of Warsaw, club members realized that domestic violence victims in Kosciusko County had limited options for escaping an abusive relationship. The nearest emergency shelter was over an hour away.

With the help of club members, community leaders and volunteers, Beaman Home welcomed its first battered woman on July 1, 1985. The original shelter was a single-family home donated by N. Charlene Bradbury, and served the organization for more than 30 years.

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Realizing the need to expand the facility and services, Beaman raised over $2 million to purchase and renovate a new facility on Parker Street in Warsaw. The new shelter provides victims of domestic violence — male and female — and their children with a safe and secure residence, as well as a variety of programs and services designed to help them make a fresh start.

“K21 recognizes that when families are living in situations of domestic violence, their ability to live safe and healthy lives is severely affected,” said K21 Foundation President & CEO Rich Haddad. “Our community is blessed to have Beaman Home here.”

Beaman Home has a 24-hour toll-free hotline: 877-725-9363.

K21 Health Foundation exists to ensure health care services are provided for Kosciusko County citizens, and to advance prevention and healthy living.  For more information about the K21 Health Foundation, call 574-269-5188 or visit www.k21foundation.org.