2022 Impact Update: Postcard #2 24th January 2023 Download a pdf of the postcard. PLEASE JOIN US IN WELCOMING OUR NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHRIS MAY! Chris comes to us as the successful long-time Executive Director of the Indiana … Read more
A Look Back at the Wins of 2022 10th January 2023 Opportunities that pitted our assets against our community’s challenges defined 2022. We were up to the contest because of our excellent team, headed by you – our generous supporters. Take … Read more
Grantee Update: Benjamin Rush Middle School 6th January 2023 2022 Grant Recipient $3884: Rita Yager Memorial Ag Grant Fund ($1400)/Rush County Ag Fund ($365.37)/Rush County Education Fund ($503.94)/Rush to Action Fund ($1400) Submitted by: Shantel Cartwright, 8th Grade Benjamin … Read more
QCDs Can Make a Big Impact 4th January 2023 If you’re 70½ or older with an IRA, you can make a big difference for your community – and your taxes – with a QCD (Qualified Charitable Distribution). When you … Read more
Kelby Roberts is the 2023 Rush County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Recipient 8th December 2022 Pictured: Keith Perin, RCCF Board President; Kristie Amos, RCCF Program Officer; Jessica Roberts; Kelby Roberts 2023 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Recipient; Ryan Roberts; Karen Brashaber, RCCF Board Vice President; Gerald … Read more
REC Center Update #5: Construction Costs Funded 8th December 2022 Rush County residents have dreamed of a community center for decades. Timing and circumstances never seemed to align. Until now. With construction costs fully funded, the REC Center is happening. … Read more
Surprise Grants for Three Organizations 29th November 2022 Rush County’s nonprofits care for our community’s needs day in and day out. Whether it’s building self-esteem in youth, connecting dogs and cats to their furever homes, or making sure … Read more
CBAP Update 10th November 2022 Efforts by the Community Based Action Planning (CBAP) committees continue to address some of the most pressing and requested needs of Rush County residents. New partnerships and friendships are forming. … Read more
2022 Cycle II Grantees: Supporting Basic Needs, Safety and Well-Being 10th November 2022 Nonprofits do important work in any community. Sometimes they enhance our minds by teaching us new skills. Or speak to our souls with missions that bring about opportunities to see … Read more
Changes at RCCF 8th November 2022 In bittersweet news, Alisa Winters, Executive Director, has accepted a new position with the Indiana Philanthropy Alliance (IPA). Beginning on November 14th, Alisa will be working with IPA’s GIFT (Giving Indiana Funds for … Read more