New First5 Fund Supports Our Youngest Residents 31st March 2021 Did you know that 90% of brain development happens in the first five years of life? This is the most important time for children in determining future success. It’s one … Read more
Meet the RCCF Board: Denise Hoeing 25th March 2021 When we asked Denise Hoeing, new RCCF Board Member, to share a little about her life, she began by telling us she was born at Rush Memorial Hospital. Not just … Read more
Stimulus Checks Can Make a Big Difference for Our Community 19th March 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic continues to alter daily life for many Hoosiers, but a third round of stimulus payments, made possible by the recently passed American Rescue Plan Act, will help … Read more
Community Center Update: Behind the Scenes Progress 11th March 2021 While we don’t expect groundbreaking to take place on the REC Center until early next year, be assured that there’s LOTS of work already taking place behind the scenes. … Read more
Lilly Endowment Community Leadership Grant Update: CBAP is Looking for You! 8th March 2021 What in the world is CBAP? We’re glad you asked! It’s a Community Based Action Plan that will be created by people who want to see the best for Rush … Read more
The Fred Marshall Healthy Futures Fund of RCCF Focuses on Nutrition 3rd February 2021 Dear friends, Jennifer Harcourt Buchanan and Fred Marshall, celebrate during the RCHS Class of 1969’s 50th reunion. A generous gift from the Buchanan Family Foundation has established the Fred Marshall … Read more
2020 In a Word 14th January 2021 When 2020 began, the question on our minds was – Is Rush County ready for change? We certainly didn’t anticipate the TYPE of changes we would face, but we did … Read more
Our Gratitude to the Board Members Departing in 2021 13th January 2021 It’s that bittersweet time of the year, the changing of the guard, so to speak. Some board members must leave so that others can join. With so much gratitude, we’re … Read more
Donor Spotlight: Wilma Jo Kile The importance of education has been a foundation of RCCF donor, Wilma Jo Kile’s life. Growing up in in Rush County’s southeast corner, she recalls, “It wasn’t ‘if’ but ‘when’, … Read more
Calling All Chicks: 2021 CIRCLe Fund Membership Deadline Approaching 8th January 2021 When Betsy Williams learned about women’s giving circles, she reached out to her friends and mutual RCCF supporters – Pam Hoeing, Shelly King, Heather Meckes, Amy Ploeger, Cindy Taff, with … Read more