The first five years are the most formative and significant in every child’s life. Did you know that 90% of the brain develops during this time?   The CIRCLe Fund,  … Read more

The Open Resource just might be the best kept secret in Rush County. That’s unfortunate because they have so much to offer our community with the FREE services provided by  … Read more

Harvest season is upon us. Farmers, did you know you could support the RCCF with a gift of grain? It’s true! We have an account with all local elevators. At  … Read more

Thank you to everyone who answered our question, “What can we do together to make a positive change for Rush County?”! Your input was inspiring and thought-provoking. (Read a summary  … Read more

When we asked David Burkhardt, RCCF Board Member, what people might be surprised to learn about him, he led us to believe there wasn’t much. “What you see is what  … Read more

We have a big opportunity in front of us. With $100,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc. and guidance from Ball State, we’ve been asking you what could we do together to  … Read more

If you thought you needed to travel to New York City or another large metro area to experience a professional outdoor performance of Shakespeare, we’re pleased to correct you.    … Read more

Could you please do us a favor? Just answer a single question. What is something we can address or advance together to make a positive change in our community?  

It’s quite possible that Ben Wicker, RCCF Board Member, has soil running through his veins. From his studies and profession to his family’s farm and love of local foods, it  … Read more

The Catherine “Katie” Brashaber Continuing Education Fund is the newest fund established at the Rush County Community Foundation (RCCF). A family’s personal decision to memorialize a loved one in this  … Read more