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Grantee Update: The Heart of Rushville

2023 Recipient $5,150: Community Grants submitted by Raymond Rathz The Heart of Rushville received a 2023 Community Grant to install locally designed art on INDOT traffic control boxes along Main  … Read more

That’s a Wrap for CBAP Grants

  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

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

2024 Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to the 2024 RCCF scholarship recipients! 115 awards from 73 funds totaling $266,535 were presented to 63 local students. Thank you to all our fund founders and donors for  … Read more

2024 Scholarship Celebration

Our Scholarship Celebration is always one of our favorite days of the year. We love watching donors and recipients connect. This is what generosity in action looks like. Smiles and  … Read more

CIRCLe Fund Announces 2024 Grant

The CIRCLe (Chicks Impacting Rush County Life) Fund was started by six friends and RCCF supporters – Pam Hoeing, Shelly King, Heather Meckes, Amy Ploeger, Cindy Taff, and Betsy Williams.  … Read more