Continuously serving Kosciusko County since 1854
The members of Tri Kappa Alpha Lambda Chapter concluded another year dedicated to service, philanthropy and community impact.
Tri Kappa’s mission is to promote charity, culture and education throughout the community and across the state of Indiana. Through hands-on service, financial contributions and partnerships with local nonprofit organizations, members have worked to address food insecurity, support vulnerable populations, promote educational success and strengthen the well-being of children and families, according to a provided news release.
Charity Service Highlights
This year, Tri Kappa members made an impact through numerous service projects, including:
• Partnering with Habitat for Humanity Women Build program.
• Preparing and serving a taco meal for families participating in the Strengthening Families program, offering nourishment and encouragement.
• Preparing and serving meals at the local soup kitchen, helping care for community members facing food insecurity.
• Donating a Yeti cooler package for fundraising events benefiting the Center for Literacy and Learning, CASA and Baker Youth Club, helping support their missions.
• Providing pillows to the Beaman Home, offering comfort to survivors of domestic violence during times of crisis.
• Assembling and donating food bags to Head Start families, helping alleviate food insecurity during the Christmas holiday break.
• Filling and donating stockings with essential toiletries to Combined Community Services, providing practical assistance to individuals and families in need.
• Contributing financially to Fellowship Missions, supporting services for individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Preparing and distributing treat bags to 75 students served by the Center for Literacy and Learning, encouraging them as they prepared for the IREAD assessment.
• Volunteering for Riley Radio Days by answering phones and supporting fundraising efforts for the KC Riley Kids Fund, which benefits children receiving medical care.
• Donating snacks and a monetary gift to Agaitas to help provide meals for youth attending Pop-Up Camps that serve underserved communities. Members will continue their support by volunteering and serving a meal at the camps this summer.
Supporting Arts
and Culture
In support of its mission to enhance culture in the community, Tri Kappa provided financial support to Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, Winona Lake Art Fair, Community Arts Program, Lakeland Art Association, Lake Area Community Band, Red Bird Art Studio - Cardinal Services, Wagon Wheel Junior program, Symphony of the Lakes and Supporting Education.
Through fundraising efforts including the annual Christmas greenery sale, spring flower sale and Tri Kappa bingo — the chapter’s largest community fundraiser — members raised funds to support local charities and educational initiatives. Thanks to numerous local business sponsors and community supporters, Tri Kappa awarded more than $19,000 in scholarships to 18 area students.
2026 Tri Kappa Scholarship Recipients
Warsaw Community High School
Luke Smith — Alpha Lambda Scholarship recipient for applicant achieving the highest cumulative GPA
Ella Jerrett
Reese Finley — also Centennial Scholarship recipient
Eve Demopoulos
MacKenzie Campbell
Wawasee High School
Sophia Smith
Zach Kryder
Emerson Krull — Georgianna Easterday Scholarship recipient
Lakeland Christian Academy
Samantha Bloomfield
Tippecanoe Valley High School
Wesley Parker
Anna Sterk
Current College Students
Lucy Ray — Valparaiso University
Kaylan Miller — Indiana Wesleyan University, Georgianna Easterday Scholarship recipient
Katelyn Brown — Purdue University Fort Wayne
Molly Kissling — Butler University, Georgianna Easterday Scholarship recipient
Elijah Wright — Grace College
Colton Martin — Cedarville University
Zoe Bergen — Indiana University
Welcoming New Legacy Initiates
Tri Kappa also celebrated the conclusion of its year by hosting its final meeting, during which three recent high school graduates were initiated into the organization as Legacy Members.
Mary Fuller, Adella Mae Huffer and Reese Finley were welcomed into the sisterhood.
As Tri Kappa looks ahead to another year of service, members remain committed to making a positive difference through their enduring mission of charity, culture and education, stated the release.
