RCCF Announces GIFT VIII $750,000 Matching Fund Grant Opportunity 2nd November 2023 The Rush County Community Foundation (RCCF) is pleased to announce its intent to apply for a $750,000 Matching Fund Grant through the eighth phase of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Giving Indiana … Read more
$9,763 Awarded in Fall Grants with More to Come 11th October 2023 Much like the leaves are beginning to fall from the trees, the first round of fall grants have landed to support our schools and nonprofits. Read on to discover how … Read more
Grantee Update: Milroy Community Food Pantry 9th October 2023 The photos of produce you see above were taken by volunteers at MCFP and distributed to those in need. 2023 Grant Recipient $10,000: Helen and Jim Ewing Fund To Help … Read more
The Working Hungry: a Look into a Growing Problem in Indiana 9th October 2023 “I just don’t think the words ‘children’ and ‘hunger’ belong in the same sentence,” said Darilyn Bedel, Board Chair of Rush County Community Assistance Food Pantry (RCCA). Sadly, families with … Read more
Jean Matlock Scholarship for Young Women Fosters Gender Equity By the time she finished her freshman year in high school, Jean Matlock had moved 12 times. Number 13 proved to be the luckiest of all. “Great was my joy … Read more
Grantee Updates: RCCA and RES 2nd October 2023 RCCF is your key to making a positive difference for the community. Whether your dream is to see a gallon of milk in every family’s fridge, a book in every … Read more
Grantee Update: Heart of Rushville 20th September 2023 Remember when Forrest Gump’s mom told him that “Life is like a box of chocolates – you never know what you’re going to get?” The same is true with our … Read more
REC Center Groundbreaking Recap 13th September 2023 Shortly before the REC Center groundbreaking ceremony began, an uninvited guest, the rain, tried to crash the party. Not a chance. As Rushville Mayor, Mike Pavey, said, “This will be … Read more
REC Center Groundbreaking Ceremony Held 11th September 2023 The word is out. The plans are set. Look for construction to start soon. It’s time to make the REC Center happen! The rain showed up during the groundbreaking … Read more
REC Center Groundbreaking Date Set: 9/7/2023 23rd August 2023 It’s finally happening! After almost three years of waiting, we are thrilled to share that the groundbreaking of the REC Center will take place on 9/7/2023. This is a transformative … Read more