Welcome! We are so grateful for your support of RCCF’s Community Grants and hope you enjoy yourself tonight as we celebrate our nonprofits! Here’s what to do: We have games for you to play – bingo, plinko and grantee trivia. Play as many times as you like. We have keepsake bicentennial ornaments for you to paint, while supplies last. You’ll keep one and the other will be part of a community scavenger hunt later this month. Each play or paint earns you a poker chip. So does each win and correct answer. Each chip counts as a vote. You decide which of 10 local organizations will receive 1 of 3 grants – $1,500, $1,000 and $500. Don’t worry – there’ll be friendly faces to help you along the way. Be sure to have some bites & beverages and lots of fun! Enter the door prize drawing for a chance to win a copy of the game Rushopoly. The 10 organizations competing for your vote are: Learn more about each by clicking the “+” sign. Boys & Girls Club of Rush CountyOur mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as responsible, caring and productive citizens. To meet our mission, we offer activities and programs in each our three Priority Outcome Areas: * Healthy Lifestyles * Academic Success * Good Character & Citizenship City of Rushville Parks DepartmentRushville has six beautiful parks and it is our sincere hope that local residents take advantage of them by making use of our shelter houses, picnic facilities, playground equipment, programs or simply by enjoying spending some time outside. imagine:nation, the arts & cultural council of Rush Countyimagine:nation, the arts & cultural council of Rush County, strives to be known as a community leader in arts-led community economic development. Our focus will be on performing and visual arts and engaging people of all ages and abilities to promote diversity and inclusion. We imagine a community where everyone is included, can gain exposure to new ideas and express creativity. MoRE for KidsMoRE for Kids (Mentors of Rush County Empowering Youth) operates under the belief that every child has the ability to succeed and thrive in life. We make meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers and children, ages 6 through 16. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and long-lasting effect on the lives of our mentees, mentors and volunteers. Rush County Community Assistance Food PantryThe Rush County Community Assistance mission is to assist families in need with the procurement of food above and beyond their income and supplemental government programs. We are an agency for Gleaners of Indiana and we are supported by Midwest Food Bank. We are very proud to be part of the Feeding America Network. Rush County 4-H4-H began over 100 years ago, and has since grown into the largest youth development program in the nation. Rush County 4-H prepares young people to be leaders in their community and around the world through hands-on experiences alongside their peers and caring adults. Rush County Victims AssistanceRush County Victims Assistance works to offer a safe shelter and support services to victims of domestic violence and abuse and to educate the Rush County community regarding domestic violence and its prevention. Rushville Animal ShelterWe are a small rural city funded animal shelter providing shelter and animal control services for the people and pets of Rush County Indiana. SPARCSPARC is a community task group dedicated to suicide prevention and awareness activities. Our three areas of focus: Raising suicide awareness and reduce stigma through community events and education Transforming suicide care provided in our community with an emphasis on improving accessibility and effectiveness Coordinating community training on suicide and other mental health needs The Open ResourceThe Open Resource Is an all-volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) focused on learning and skill enhancement for anyone seeking lifelong opportunities! Our mission is to create an open, inclusive pathway for personal growth to fully participate and contribute in today’s world. Why did we choose the Booker T Washington Building for our location? The Booker T is home to imagine:nation, and it shows your support in action. With a grant received in 2021made possible by your support, the group has remodeled the downstairs area into a classroom space. The upstairs has been transformed into an art gallery. As you head up, you’ll be able to see original works by local artists hanging on the walls. You are the first to learn of our 2022 Cycle II Community Grants Awards! City of Rushville Fire & Rescue: $10,279.99 The City of Rushville Fire & Rescue will purchase the Ambu Man Advanced Training Manikin. The realistic attributes of this manikin will heighten their training experience. Firefly Children & Family Alliance: $5,000 Firefly Children & Family Alliance will purchase diapers and supplies for the From the Bottom Up Diaper Bank, providing budget relief and great benefit to Rush County families. Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana: $12,500 Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana will support the school-based pantries at Milroy Elementary and Rushville Consolidated High School. The need for food assistance in our community is immense. Milroy Elementary School: $12,620 Milroy Elementary will create the Milroy Community Walking Path as part of their student-led Project Based Learning, along with support from the Milroy Economic Development Corporation. This will benefit the entire community. Like this? Share it:
