Altrusa International of Warsaw was chartered in 1973.
Over the past 52 years, Altrusa has shared its time and talents providing hands-on volunteer hours and financial support for many local organizations, according to a news release from Altrusa.
Members provide hands-on service to Operation Read by labeling, sorting and delivering books, serving a monthly meal at Baker’s Youth Club, delivering Mobile Meals, reading to their Lincoln School Adopt a Class and Early Head Start children.
In addition, members sew pillowcases for Ryan’s Case for Smiles, participate in The Salvation Army Ring the Bell and Riley Radiothon. Altrusa members prepare and serve meals for the Community Kitchen, Strengthening Families and hand out supplies at Tools for School.
Altrusa supports Combined Community Services’ Project Independence by providing a monthly stipend to a young woman furthering their education. This stipend is used to ensure the student has gas and supplies to attend the college of choice.
In 1985, The Beaman Home was founded by Altrusa. They continue to support The Beaman Home through its yearly service project, Bingo for Beaman, held yearly in October. Altrusa members, in conjunction with Beaman Home staff, plan, procure prizes and financial support from the community. All proceeds raised help the Beaman Home staff to continue to provide programs and services to the community.
Through various fundraisers including Altrusa’s March Spring Bazaar, Altrusa - Warsaw was able to provide monetary support to multiple organizations. Those organizations include Early Head Start, Operation Read, Ryan’s Case for Smiles, Strengthening Families, Boomerang Backpacks and The Riley Kids Fund.
Altrusa - Warsaw always welcomes new members. Join them at thier next meeting on Thursday at noon at Kosciusko REMC, 370 S. CR 250E. Follow them on Facebook at Altrusa- Warsaw, IN.