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Latest RCCF Updates
Our Gratitude to Outgoing Board Member, Karen Brashaber
It’s always bittersweet when board members’ terms end. That’s certainly true of Karen Brashaber. With teary eyes at our holiday party she told us, “It has been such an honor to serve an organization that has given so much to my family personally. (Karen’s son, James, was
Non-Cash Gift Options
Did you know there are ways to support RCCF without dipping into your bank account? And for a limited time, gifts to Community Grants Funds are matched 2:1. Triple your impact today! Here are five options to consider: 1. QCD (QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION) If you’re 70½
Gabrielle Pavey Named 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
The Rush County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient(s) of the 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Rush County – Gabrielle Pavey of Rushville Consolidated High School. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known for their community involvement, academic achievement, character, and leadership. Gabrielle is a
Grantee Update: Purdue Extension
2023 Grant Recipient $450: Helen and Jim Ewing Fund To Help the Elderly and Feed the Hungry The American Diabetes Association estimates that at least 1.7 million Hoosiers are living with prediabetes. To help with prevention and awareness, Purdue Extension hosts “Dining with Diabetes” programs throughout the year.
Grantee Update: Rush County Soil & Water
2022 Grant Recipient $1,400: Rita Yager Memorial Ag Fund Submitted by: Joyce Miller Our objective was to offer free gardening programs to the community and do “hands-on” training to enhance the community garden and encourage community participation as well as teaching people how to garden and the basics
Grantee Update: Rush County 4-H Horse and Pony Club
2022 Recipient $10,000: Community Grant Our objective was to make our grounds more handicap accessible and repair the concrete around the show office and concession building to improve safety. Major project was to make our restrooms handicap accessible by redoing the concrete, extending a walkway along the side
