In case you missed the news, at the end of 2020, the Rush County Community Foundation (RCCF) was awarded a $5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. toward the creation of a community center. The REC (Recreation, Education and Collaboration) Center will be the product of an innovative approach to a decades long dream for our community, with something for everyone.

The vison for the REC Center is to become an all-in-one resource for many of our community’s needs. It will house a fitness center, basketball court, walking/running track, indoor pool, and daycare center. It will also be the new, expanded home of the Rushville Public Library. Rush County Community Assistance food pantry will move into a larger, more welcoming space, including a commercial kitchen. There will be offices for other social service agencies, including WIC, ICAP, Rush County Senior Citizens Center and Indiana Children’s Bureau. Having all of these organizations under one roof will benefit the community tremendously. A staff member will be on hand to welcome and direct guests. There will be a small café and plenty of formal and informal meeting and gathering spaces for the community’s use.

Check out latest design images (download pdf). Aren’t they amazing?! Of course, these are subject to change, but offer an exciting glimpse into what the future holds.

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