Lilly Endowment Community Leadership Grant Update: CBAP is Looking for You! 8th March 2021 What in the world is CBAP? We’re glad you asked! It’s a Community Based Action Plan that will be created by people who want to see the best for Rush … Read more
Meet the RCCF Board: Phil King 2nd March 2021 Phil King, new RCCF board member, has traveled quite a bit over the years. But he told us, “Every time I come back home it is always fun to see … Read more
Grantee Spotlight: Rushville Elementary School East 28th February 2021 Alex Workman Memorial Fund Recipient: $1,016.52 Report submitted by Mandi Jackman, LCSW, Home/School Liaison, Rushville Elementary School East Our grant from the Rush County Community Foundation (RCCF) assisted Rushville … Read more
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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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’, … Read more