The Foundation of Your Hometown 7th October 2016 A fun week of hometown spirit culminates tonight as the Rushville Lions football team takes on South Dearborn at the annual Homecoming game. Students and alumni alike look forward to … Read more
Funding a Creative Education 30th September 2016 The school year is now in full swing! Fall sports are already mid-season, special classroom projects are underway, and the first 9 weeks have quickly come and gone. As we … Read more
Community Foundations throughout the State of Indiana 23rd September 2016 This weekend is yet another exciting weekend in Rush County: the bicentennial torch will pass through Rush County as part of a commemorative tour to celebrate Indiana’s 200th birthday! As … Read more
Celebrating our Contributions 16th September 2016 Rush Fest weekend is here, commemorating our wonderful community’s heritage and pride. The third weekend in September has long served as a reminder of our county’s rich past, showcased through … Read more
A New Season of Giving 9th September 2016 Labor Day has quickly come and gone, ushering us into shorter days, changing leaves, cooler temperatures, and harvest season. The transition to this new season brings new joys and opportunities, … Read more
Rush County’s Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship 2nd September 2016 School is officially back in session! The now-shorter evenings filled with homework, club meetings, and sports practices have returned, and for some of our community’s high school seniors, college and … Read more
Give Back to RCCF without Giving a Penny 26th August 2016 A concern sometimes expressed by donors or prospective donors to the Rush County Community Foundation is that they don’t have “enough” to give to make a difference. Our response … Read more
Forever Supporting the Mission of our Community’s Non-Profit Organizations 19th August 2016 Last week’s Foundation Fact Friday culminated a seven month-long series of articles regarding the non-profit organizations the Rush County Community Foundation supports via designated endowment funds. We hope that you … Read more
Rita Yager Memorial Ag Grant Fund – Application Deadline Approaching! 12th August 2016 The Rush County Community Foundation is now accepting applications for the first grant from The Rita Yager Memorial Ag Grant Fund. Rita Yager was instrumental in establishing the Agricultural Careers … Read more
People Helping People: Supporting the Rush County United Fund and various Rush County non-profits via the Rush County Community Foundation 12th August 2016 The last of our series reviewing the Rush County Community Foundation’s “designated endowment” funds, this week’s installment focuses on supporting the work of the Rush County United Fund. The … Read more