Grantee Spotlight: Boys & Girls Club of Rush County 10th February 2021 Community Grants Funds Recipient: $15,720 Report submitted by Jon York, CEO Boys & Girls Club of Rush County Fresh paint, new flooring, modern furniture, up to date electronics, free food and Wi-Fi access. Sounds like a space ready for teenagers. The Boys & Girls Club of Rush County has a refreshed Teen Center thanks … Read more
Meet the RCCF Board: John Corn 9th February 2021 A person’s favorite book can tell a lot about them. John Corn, new RCCF Board Member, loves reading, and counts Tuesdays with Morrie as his most cherished title. The author reconnects with a beloved professor who is near the end of his life. Through their conversations, the teacher shares a final lesson – what a … Read more
Donor Spotlight: Jennifer and Greg Krodel Simplicity. During a recent conversation with RCCF donor Jennifer Krodel, this word surfaced again and again. She and her husband, Greg, along with their three children work hard and love deeply. But of course, it’s not quite as simple as that. We all have people who have influenced us, and if we’re lucky, it … Read more
The Fred Marshall Healthy Futures Fund of RCCF Focuses on Nutrition 3rd February 2021 Dear friends, Jennifer Harcourt Buchanan and Fred Marshall, celebrate during the RCHS Class of 1969’s 50th reunion. A generous gift from the Buchanan Family Foundation has established the Fred Marshall Healthy Futures Fund at RCCF. The new fund focuses on nutrition. The Rush County Community Assistance Food Pantry (RCCA) and local Purdue Extension office … Read more
2020 In a Word 14th January 2021 When 2020 began, the question on our minds was – Is Rush County ready for change? We certainly didn’t anticipate the TYPE of changes we would face, but we did get one thing right. HOW we would handle them – TOGETHER. In preparation for the large scale funding opportunity from Lilly Endowment Inc., we … Read more
Our Gratitude to the Board Members Departing in 2021 13th January 2021 It’s that bittersweet time of the year, the changing of the guard, so to speak. Some board members must leave so that others can join. With so much gratitude, we’re definitely not saying goodbye, but “see you later” to these four! Greg Harcourt led us through one of our most challenging years yet with … Read more
Donor Spotlight: Wilma Jo Kile The importance of education has been a foundation of RCCF donor, Wilma Jo Kile’s life. Growing up in in Rush County’s southeast corner, she recalls, “It wasn’t ‘if’ but ‘when’, my brother and I would go to college.” This expectation has benefitted her and our community so well. Her father, Ebert Schroeder, had … Read more
Calling All Chicks: 2021 CIRCLe Fund Membership Deadline Approaching 8th January 2021 When Betsy Williams learned about women’s giving circles, she reached out to her friends and mutual RCCF supporters – Pam Hoeing, Shelly King, Heather Meckes, Amy Ploeger, Cindy Taff, with a dream in tow. Pam recalled, “Each one of us had gained valuable experience serving many years with the RCCF in numerous ways. We all … Read more
RCCF Flashback Fridays: Celebrating 30 Years 1st January 2021 Did you know RCCF is turning 30 this year? It’s true! In celebration, we’re going to dig through the archives and share photos and memories. Have your own? Post them on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and tag us and then use #RCCFFlashbackFriday, or send along by email. We’d love to see them! This week's #RCCFFlashbackFriday … Read more
A VERY Exciting Update 16th December 2020 We’ve been quietly sharing news about the $5 million proposal we submitted to Lilly Endowment Inc. at the end of August to bring the dream of a Community Center to Rush County. (Read more about the history of this project.) Guess what? The time is right, and we’re ready to shout it from the … Read more