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Supporter Story: Barbara White’s Good Life
The Bob White Farm is tucked away in the far northwest corner of Rush County, closer to Greenfield than to Rushville. But our community has always played a central role in the life of its owner, Barbara White. Her home is filled with photos, accolades, and mementos,
CBAP UPDATE: Teacher/Manufacturing Industry Tour
For nearly two years the Rush County Community Foundation has facilitated a volunteer-driven approach to creating positive change. Community Based Action Planning, or CBAP, volunteers have focused on seven areas of local life – mental health, parks programming, post-secondary education, internet access, tourism, downtown beautification, and local gateway
New Funds Supporting RCS and Raleigh VFD
Rush County Schools and the Raleigh Volunteer Fire Department will benefit from two new RCCF funds established by Lightsource bp. The Lightsource bp Rush County Schools Fund will provide support for equipment and supplies for classes that teach science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), or agriculture. The Lightsource bp
2023 Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to the 2023 RCCF scholarship recipients! 110 awards from 68 funds totaling $237,734.76 were presented to 65 local students. That’s an average of $3,599.23 per recipient. Thank you to all our donors and fund founders for making this support possible! “As always, the accomplishments and qualifications
How is a Community Foundation Like a Garden?
A community foundation is a lot like a garden. Many components work together to produce a harvest. Some parts like seeds, plants, and water are obvious. RCCF requires people – donors, volunteers, board, and staff – and dollars to create grants and scholarships. But just as high-quality soil
CBAP Update: Youth Mental Health Initiatives
A week before school was dismissed, all Benjamin Rush Middle School (BRMS) and Rushville Consolidated High School (RCHS) students took part in a live, interactive mental health event. The “Get Schooled Tour” by RemedyLIVE was made possible by your gifts to the Rush to Action Fund and the
