The Bob White Farm is tucked away in the far northwest corner of Rush County, closer to Greenfield than to Rushville. But our community has always played a central role  … Read more

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

Rush County Schools and the Raleigh Volunteer Fire Department will benefit from two new RCCF funds established by Lightsource bp. The Lightsource bp Rush County Schools Fund will provide support  … Read more

A community foundation is a lot like a garden. Many components work together to produce a harvest. Some parts like seeds, plants, and water are obvious. RCCF requires people –  … Read more

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

There’s an African proverb that says, “It takes a village to raise a child.” That applies to a community diaper pantry, too. When First5’s From the Bottom Up Diaper Pantry needed  … Read more

The end of the school year always calls for celebration. But Milroy Elementary School (MES) students had a unique reason to do so – their project the Milroy Community Walking  … Read more

We hope you’ve always felt that we’ve been good stewards of your gifts. Recently, we received our re-accreditation from the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations®, which ensures that your  … Read more

Our Scholarship Celebration is always such a feel-good event! It’s touching to witness the meetings between donors and the recipients of their scholarships. The informal open house atmosphere allows plenty  … Read more

Hearing is vital to daily living. It helps us communicate basic needs and reduces social isolation. Studies have shown that a hearing difficulty can even lead to dementia in senior  … Read more