New Fund: Inspired by Appreciation and Family Ties
Chris May knew before he joined the RCCF staff in 2023 that he wanted to do something for his parents, Doug and Lonnie, to show his appreciation. In 2024, he
Donor Stories
New Fund: Honoring the Beauty of Holly Bess
Known for her energetic and lively spirit, Holly Bess was widely respected by her Rush County community. Her vivacious, and sometime mischievous, nature was a source of joy to her
New Fund: Gardner Family Channels Their Passion for Community
As Rush County natives and residents, J.B. and Shelly Gardner developed a passion for supporting their community. When Shelly read an article about another family who had started a fund
New Fund: Dedicated Volunteer Blazes Trail to Support Manilla Community VFD
Darwin Brewer’s passion for helping others as a volunteer firefighter was first ignited as a child. Because his father was a volunteer fireman in Pike Township in Marion County, Brewer
New Funds: Passionate RCHS Alum Makes Community Involvement a Slam Dunk
In the 1975 and 1976 school years, the Rushville Consolidated High School’s (RCHS) boys’ basketball program reached its pinnacle. The 1974-75 team went 23-4, ending their season among the
New Fund: Jim Payne Family Community Fund
Deb Garlock wanted to do something special for her father’s 90th birthday celebration. Known for his support in the Rush County community, Garlock decided to honor her father, Jim Payne,
New Fund: Winkler-Smith Family Community Fund
The Winkler and Smith family know the importance of giving back to the community, so when Charlie Smith proposed around the kitchen table that they could create a family fund
Supporting and Preserving Rush County Nature
As a young child, Julie Osting Connolly was an outdoor girl. She spent her childhood hunting arrowheads, helping her dad with the livestock and exploring the wilderness around her house.
New Fund: The Class of 1964 Reunites with Purpose
Classmates Anita Mohr, (The RHS DAR Good Citizen of 1964 – see photo above!) and Chris Levi, along with several Rushville High School (RHS) alumni, discussed planning their 60th class
Richard and Sue Moster Family Courtyard Announced for Love Community Center
The Love Community Center will feature an outdoor gathering space named the “Richard and Sue Moster Family Courtyard” thanks to a generous estate gift from the Moster family. The
New Fund: Inspired by Appreciation and Family Ties
Chris May knew before he joined the RCCF staff in 2023 that he wanted to do something for his parents, Doug and Lonnie, to show his appreciation. In 2024, he
New Fund: Honoring the Beauty of Holly Bess
Known for her energetic and lively spirit, Holly Bess was widely respected by her Rush County community. Her vivacious, and sometime mischievous, nature was a source of joy to her
New Fund: Gardner Family Channels Their Passion for Community
As Rush County natives and residents, J.B. and Shelly Gardner developed a passion for supporting their community. When Shelly read an article about another family who had started a fund
New Fund: Dedicated Volunteer Blazes Trail to Support Manilla Community VFD
Darwin Brewer’s passion for helping others as a volunteer firefighter was first ignited as a child. Because his father was a volunteer fireman in Pike Township in Marion County, Brewer
New Funds: Passionate RCHS Alum Makes Community Involvement a Slam Dunk
In the 1975 and 1976 school years, the Rushville Consolidated High School’s (RCHS) boys’ basketball program reached its pinnacle. The 1974-75 team went 23-4, ending their season among the
New Fund: Jim Payne Family Community Fund
Deb Garlock wanted to do something special for her father’s 90th birthday celebration. Known for his support in the Rush County community, Garlock decided to honor her father, Jim Payne,
New Fund: Winkler-Smith Family Community Fund
The Winkler and Smith family know the importance of giving back to the community, so when Charlie Smith proposed around the kitchen table that they could create a family fund
Supporting and Preserving Rush County Nature
As a young child, Julie Osting Connolly was an outdoor girl. She spent her childhood hunting arrowheads, helping her dad with the livestock and exploring the wilderness around her house.
New Fund: The Class of 1964 Reunites with Purpose
Classmates Anita Mohr, (The RHS DAR Good Citizen of 1964 – see photo above!) and Chris Levi, along with several Rushville High School (RHS) alumni, discussed planning their 60th class
Richard and Sue Moster Family Courtyard Announced for Love Community Center
The Love Community Center will feature an outdoor gathering space named the “Richard and Sue Moster Family Courtyard” thanks to a generous estate gift from the Moster family. The
