NEWS
Latest RCCF Updates
CBAP Grantee: East Hill Cemetery
Most Rush Countians know that U.S. Presidential candidate Wendell Willkie is buried at East Hill Cemetery. But did you know that the composer of the popular gospel song, “Bringing in the Sheaves” is also? Fascinating historical anecdotes like this can be learned from new signs at the
2024 Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to the 2024 RCCF scholarship recipients! 115 awards from 73 funds totaling $266,535 were presented to 63 local students. Thank you to all our fund founders and donors for making this support possible! “As always, the accomplishments and qualifications of our applicants are amazing. It’s great
2024 Scholarship Celebration
Our Scholarship Celebration is always one of our favorite days of the year. We love watching donors and recipients connect. This is what generosity in action looks like. Smiles and laughter fill the room, as our community comes together to celebrate hard work with good deeds. We’re grateful
CIRCLe Fund Announces 2024 Grant
The CIRCLe (Chicks Impacting Rush County Life) Fund was started by six friends and RCCF supporters – Pam Hoeing, Shelly King, Heather Meckes, Amy Ploeger, Cindy Taff, and Betsy Williams. It is a women’s giving group that pools many donors’ resources via a $300 annual contribution to make
Grantee Update: Rushville FFA
An anonymous donor started the We Believe in FFA Fund to support our local chapter. This generous gift gave the Top 25 FFA students a trip to St. Louis, an experience they will remember forever. They made stops at the Arch, the St. Louis Zoo, and the Donald
Meet the RCCF Board: Ginny Foster
When it comes to both life and work, family is what’s most important to Ginny Foster, new RCCF board member. Ginny and her husband, John, moved to Rush County from Connersville in 2005 to live in a home that’s been in the Foster family since 1871. “Our
