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Latest RCCF Updates

REC Center Groundbreaking Date Set: 9/7/2023
It’s finally happening! After almost three years of waiting, we are thrilled to share that the groundbreaking of the REC Center will take place on 9/7/2023. This is a transformative occasion for our community. We will soon have a place to gather, learn, play, and grow together. The

CBAP Update: Parks Programming Grant
When CBAP projects started, the City of Rushville Parks Department had little in the way of programming. That changed when Kathi Jackley was hired in the Spring of 2022. Since then, she has brought programs as diverse as tot time, yoga, gardening, and flint knapping to the community.

New and Improved Rush County Community Calendar
Wouldn’t it be nice to find local events all together in one place? Introducing the new and improved Rush County Community Calendar! There are tons of handy features: Find fun things to do. Connect with support services such as free food and clothing pantries and mental health

2023 Field of Interest and Education Funds Applications Due 9/1
When donors create a fund to support a specific cause, it is referred to as a field of interest fund. RCCF’s field of interest grants are awarded each fall to nonprofits and teachers for projects with a focus on several areas including: autism, education, agriculture, music and sports.

2023 Impact Update: Postcard #1
Download a pdf of the postcard. TOGETHER WE THRIVE A community foundation is a lot like a garden. Components work together to produce a harvest. Some, like seeds, plants, and water, are obvious. RCCF requires people – donors, volunteers, board, and staff – and dollars to create grants

Cycle I Community Grants Total $49,440
Your gifts to RCCF’s Community Grants Funds provide unrestricted support to meet a wide range of Rush County’s ever-changing needs. These dollars impact nearly every resident of the county in one way or another through grants to fund emergency services, early learning, amenities, education, the arts, and more