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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 they relied on Meals on Wheels. In 2014 Jim created the Helen and Jim Ewing Fund in memory
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 meet the qualifications and income limits listed below, you can apply for FREE repairs including: roofing, HVAC replacement,
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 the community. Community Foundation 101 Let’s start with the basics. What is a community foundation? The official
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 make some tough decisions but did so with honest debate and serious consideration. They are excellent stewards of
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 Rush County Life) Fund is an RCCF fund that offers women the chance to combine their resources and
Fall Grants Support Music, Ag, Education, Athletics, and Well-Being
When a donor is passionate about a certain cause, he or she might start a fund to support projects addressing challenges and making positive progress in that area. These are known as Field of Interest Funds. The latest round of grants totaled $53,038. (Additional grants have been
