Meet the RCCF Board: Ben Wicker 8th August 2021 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
Catherine “Katie” Brashaber Continuing Education Fund Established 4th August 2021 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
2021 Impact Update: Postcard #1 26th July 2021 Could you please do us a favor? It’s easy. Just answer a single question. What is something we can address or advance together to make a positive change in our … Read more
30th Anniversary Celebration Wrap-up 16th July 2021 RCCF was born out of a window of opportunity three decades ago. When Lilly Endowment Inc.’s first Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT) challenge was offered, Rick Levi, Paul Barada … Read more
30th Anniversary Celebration Photo Album 13th July 2021 When you throw a party, there are always a few butterflies. How many guests will show up? Will there be enough food? What about all those red blobs on the … Read more
Meet RCCF Intern: Riley Sheehan 6th July 2021 For the past three summers, we’ve been fortunate enough to have an ace up our sleeve – intern, Riley Sheehan, through support from Lilly Endowment Inc. While Riley herself tends … Read more
Molly Spaeth Fund for Transformation and Well-Being Established 1st July 2021 The family of Molly Kay Spaeth has established a fund at the Rush County Community Foundation in her memory. “The Molly Spaeth Fund for Transformation and Well-Being was created with … Read more
Meet the RCCF Board: Karen Brashaber 1st July 2021 Did you know it’s more common to be born on February 29th than on December 25th? Maybe that’s what makes RCCF Board Member, Karen Brashaber so special. We think there’s … Read more
2021 Cycle I Grantees Announced 30th June 2021 Coming out of more than a year of the pandemic has made many of us realize how valuable arts and cultural experiences, Internet access and its navigation and public spaces … Read more
2017 LECS Recipient Keith Yager 15th June 2021 Four pieces of advice for success in college and life from the 2017 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipient, Keith Yager.