That’s a Wrap for CBAP Grants 10th July 2024 CBAP (Community Based Action Planning) is different than most volunteer efforts. It takes a people-focused, placed-based approach to creating positive change. No one person or organization leads the way. … Read more
CBAP Grantee: East Hill Cemetery 13th June 2024 Most Rush Countians know that U.S. Presidential candidate Wendell Willkie is buried at East Hill Cemetery. But did you know that the composer of the popular gospel song, “Bringing in … Read more
Rush County Announces Lead Gift, Naming Upcoming Facility “Love Community Center” 3rd April 2024 Rush County’s new community center – a dream for decades, in the planning stages for four years, and under construction since September 2023 – will officially be named the “Love … 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
CBAP Update: Parks Programming Grant 8th August 2023 When CBAP projects started, the City of Rushville Parks Department had little in the way of programming. That changed when Kathi Jackley was hired in the Spring of 2022. Since … Read more
CBAP UPDATE: Teacher/Manufacturing Industry Tour 3rd July 2023 For nearly two years the Rush County Community Foundation has facilitated a volunteer-driven approach to creating positive change. Community Based Action Planning, or CBAP, volunteers have focused on seven areas … Read more
CBAP Update: Youth Mental Health Initiatives 6th June 2023 A week before school was dismissed, all Benjamin Rush Middle School (BRMS) and Rushville Consolidated High School (RCHS) students took part in a live, interactive mental health event. The “Get … Read more
CBAP Update: Passing the Torch 9th March 2023 Inside Rushville’s City Center, a group of CBAP (Community Based Action Planning) volunteers gathered in mid-February to share fajitas, successes, and tips for how to keep their momentum going. “This … Read more