2025 Recap: 52 Weeks of Gratitude
Here’s a wonderful way to capture the special moments of your year and add a gratitude practice. Each January begin with an empty jar. Each week add a note with
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Our Thanks to Outgoing Board Member Dave Malson
As 2025 came to an end, so did the term of RCCF board member, Dave Malson. During his six years, he provided insights through both a legal lens and as
Lilly Loveall Named 2026 Rush County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Recipient
The Rush County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Rush County: Lilly Loveall of Knightstown Community High School. Lilly Endowment
GIFT VIII Update: Rural Revitalization Progress
BLIGHT ELIMINATION Six parcels have been demolished, cleared, and prepped for redevelopment opportunities. Those properties will be listed for sale to developers in early 2026. We have closed on
Your Support in Action: Grantees RCHS Holcad & Lions Live
2025 Recipients: $667.20 from Rush County Education Fund | $3,600 from Kenneth & Charlotte Brashaber Teacher Enhancement Fund RCHS teachers Lindsay Tillison and Amy Fox took 16 Holcad and
Donor Impact: Helen & Jim Ewing Fund
If you’ve ever wondered what makes a gift to RCCF unique, here’s a powerful example. Jim and Helen Ewing were small business owners and dedicated volunteers. Later in life
More Free Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Housing Repairs
Good news – applications are open again for FREE owner occupied rehabilitation housing repairs If you are a homeowner in the limits of Rush County (excluding Rushville residents) and
Get To Know RCCF: Part 1 What is a Community Foundation?
This is Community Foundation Week – the perfect opportunity to kick-off this series to get to know the Rush County Community Foundation (RCCF) by explaining our mission and roles in
In Good Hands: 2025 Cycle II Community Grants Total $70,327
Good news first, right? Cycle II Community Grants totaled $70,326.98. The bad news is that these dollars covered just over half of the requests. Our volunteer grants committee had to
Calling All Chicks: CIRCLe Fund Membership Deadline Approaching!
Are you a Rush County female who would like to support programs making a meaningful impact locally? Then The CIRCLe Fund is looking for you! The CIRCLE (Chicks Improving
2025 Recap: 52 Weeks of Gratitude
Here’s a wonderful way to capture the special moments of your year and add a gratitude practice. Each January begin with an empty jar. Each week add a note with
Our Thanks to Outgoing Board Member Dave Malson
As 2025 came to an end, so did the term of RCCF board member, Dave Malson. During his six years, he provided insights through both a legal lens and as
Lilly Loveall Named 2026 Rush County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Recipient
The Rush County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Rush County: Lilly Loveall of Knightstown Community High School. Lilly Endowment
GIFT VIII Update: Rural Revitalization Progress
BLIGHT ELIMINATION Six parcels have been demolished, cleared, and prepped for redevelopment opportunities. Those properties will be listed for sale to developers in early 2026. We have closed on
Your Support in Action: Grantees RCHS Holcad & Lions Live
2025 Recipients: $667.20 from Rush County Education Fund | $3,600 from Kenneth & Charlotte Brashaber Teacher Enhancement Fund RCHS teachers Lindsay Tillison and Amy Fox took 16 Holcad and
Donor Impact: Helen & Jim Ewing Fund
If you’ve ever wondered what makes a gift to RCCF unique, here’s a powerful example. Jim and Helen Ewing were small business owners and dedicated volunteers. Later in life
More Free Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Housing Repairs
Good news – applications are open again for FREE owner occupied rehabilitation housing repairs If you are a homeowner in the limits of Rush County (excluding Rushville residents) and
Get To Know RCCF: Part 1 What is a Community Foundation?
This is Community Foundation Week – the perfect opportunity to kick-off this series to get to know the Rush County Community Foundation (RCCF) by explaining our mission and roles in
In Good Hands: 2025 Cycle II Community Grants Total $70,327
Good news first, right? Cycle II Community Grants totaled $70,326.98. The bad news is that these dollars covered just over half of the requests. Our volunteer grants committee had to
Calling All Chicks: CIRCLe Fund Membership Deadline Approaching!
Are you a Rush County female who would like to support programs making a meaningful impact locally? Then The CIRCLe Fund is looking for you! The CIRCLE (Chicks Improving
