RCCF Flashback Fridays: Celebrating 30 Years 1st January 2021 Did you know RCCF is turning 30 this year? It’s true! In celebration, we’re going to dig through the archives and share photos and memories. Have your own? Post them on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and tag us and then use #RCCFFlashbackFriday, or send along by email. We’d love to see them! Your gifts to … Read more
A VERY Exciting Update 16th December 2020 We’ve been quietly sharing news about the $5 million proposal we submitted to Lilly Endowment Inc. at the end of August to bring the dream of a Community Center to Rush County. (Read more about the history of this project.) Guess what? The time is right, and we’re ready to shout it from the … Read more
RCCF Announces 2021 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Recipient 9th December 2020 Pictured: Karen Brashaber, RCCF Board Member; Kristie Amos, RCCF Program Officer; Michelle Neuman; Nicholas Neuman 2021 Lilly Endowment Scholarship Recipient; Mark Neuman; Alisa Winters, RCCF Executive Director; Keith Perin, RCCF Board Member FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kristie Amos, Program Officer, Rush County Community Foundation PHONE: 765-938-1177 Headline Rush County Community Foundation Announces 2021 Lilly Endowment … Read more
RCCF Awarded $5 Million GIFT VII Large-Scale Leadership Grant 7th December 2020 Contact Information: Alisa Winters 12/1/2020 (765)938-1177 | awinters@rushcountyfoundation.org The Rush County Community Foundation (RCCF) has received a Large-Scale Community Leadership Grant of $5 million through the seventh phase of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VII) initiative. … Read more
There’s No Place Like Our Home Town 23rd November 2020 Dear Friends, More than sixty five years ago, Perry Como released the Christmas classic, “(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays” in which he sang, “When you pine for the sunshine of a friendly gaze / For the holidays you can’t beat home sweet home!” With the holiday season upon us, we’ve been … Read more
RCCF Awarded GIFT VII Board Engagement Grant 19th November 2020 Contact Information: Alisa Winters 11/19/2020 (765)938-1177 | awinters@rushcountyfoundation.org The Rush County Community Foundation (RCCF) has received a $100,000 grant as part of the seventh phase of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VII) community foundation initiative. This unrestricted … Read more
Giving BEYOND Tuesday Virtual Open House 18th November 2020 After the turkeys have been carved, the holiday season kicks into high gear. Black Friday is shopping the big sales. Small Business Saturday is supporting local stores. Cyber Monday is getting online deals. Giving Tuesday is donating to nonprofits. But Giving Beyond Tuesday is supporting RCCF and our community FOREVER! One of our favorite … Read more
We Are Thankful for Your Generosity 17th November 2020 As we head into this season of gratitude, we are thankful for the generosity of RCCF donors! Your gifts have allowed us to award more than $45,000 in Community Grants funds to local nonprofits in their efforts to support some of Rush County’s most vulnerable residents and acquire crucial tools to keep our community safe. … Read more
Nearly $23,000 Awarded in Field of Interest Grants 20th October 2020 Each fall, RCCF awards grants from our Field of Interest Funds. These funds were established by donors to support a particular cause such as autism, education and hunger to name a few. They offer a flexible option to support the community in the ways that matter most to you. Learn more about the current … Read more
Grantee Spotlight: Arlington East Hill Cemetery 20th October 2020 Arlington East Hill Cemetery recently held a moving dedicaton ceremony for the new memorial honoring veterans and first responders. Your gifts to Community Grants funds helped bring this project to life – thank you! Photo credits: Kristiaan Rawlings, Shelby County Daily News – Addison Times