Grantee Update: Glenwood Volunteer Fire Department 8th March 2023 2021 Grant Recipient $29,010: Community Grants Funds Submitted by: Eric Lower, Fire Chief, Glenwood Volunteer Fire Department When the Fire Dept was awarded the grant we were able to purchase … Read more
A Warm Welcome for Chris 27th February 2023 We appreciate everyone who was able stop by the open house for Chris and give him such a warm welcome. He was truly touched saying, “This was a reminder of … Read more
Grantee Update: FACS + First5 7th February 2023 Two observations come to mind when stepping into Jill Carmony’s Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) class at Rushville Consolidated High School (RCHS). As expected, it smells amazing (from the pretzels … Read more
Grantee Update: Rush County Farm Bureau 6th February 2023 2021 Grant Recipient $300: Rita Yager Memorial Ag Grant Fund Submitted by: Marlene Hedrick Fudge, Rush County Farm Bureau Inc. Ag In Classroom Volunteer The objective of the book “Sunflower … Read more
Donor Story: The Deep Roots of the Liggett Family In the yard of the Liggett Family’s farm stands an impressive maple tree. Its thick trunk separates into many branches, growing both tall and wide. No doubt its roots run … Read more
New Executive Director Hired 1st February 2023 After a thorough search, we’re excited to announce that we have found our next executive director. Please join us in welcoming Chris May to RCCF! Chris comes to us … Read more
2022 Impact Update: Postcard #2 24th January 2023 Download a pdf of the postcard. PLEASE JOIN US IN WELCOMING OUR NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHRIS MAY! Chris comes to us as the successful long-time Executive Director of the Indiana … Read more
A Look Back at the Wins of 2022 10th January 2023 Opportunities that pitted our assets against our community’s challenges defined 2022. We were up to the contest because of our excellent team, headed by you – our generous supporters. Take … Read more
Grantee Update: Benjamin Rush Middle School 6th January 2023 2022 Grant Recipient $3884: Rita Yager Memorial Ag Grant Fund ($1400)/Rush County Ag Fund ($365.37)/Rush County Education Fund ($503.94)/Rush to Action Fund ($1400) Submitted by: Shantel Cartwright, 8th Grade Benjamin … Read more
QCDs Can Make a Big Impact 4th January 2023 If you’re 70½ or older with an IRA, you can make a big difference for your community – and your taxes – with a QCD (Qualified Charitable Distribution). When you … Read more