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2019 LECS Recipient Kyle Bacon
It’s an RCCF tradition to hear from the graduating Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. Hear from 2019 recipient and recent Purdue grad, Kyle Bacon, how this opportunity changed his life and what advice he has for those about to begin their college experience. Be sure to watch all the
From the Bottom Up, It Takes a Village
There’s an African proverb that says, “It takes a village to raise a child.” That applies to a community diaper pantry, too. When First5’s From the Bottom Up Diaper Pantry needed a home, Milroy Elementary School (MES) was gracious to offer up space. This worked perfectly with the Milroy
Grantee Update: Milroy Elementary School
The end of the school year always calls for celebration. But Milroy Elementary School (MES) students had a unique reason to do so – their project the Milroy Community Walking Path was officially dedicated! The students were involved in all aspects of the path, from design –
National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations Re-accreditation
We hope you’ve always felt that we’ve been good stewards of your gifts. Recently, we received our re-accreditation from the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations®, which ensures that your trust is well-placed. This is a rigorous, voluntary process of documenting our policies for donor services, investments,
2023 Scholarship Celebration
Our Scholarship Celebration is always such a feel-good event! It’s touching to witness the meetings between donors and the recipients of their scholarships. The informal open house atmosphere allows plenty of time for attendees to visit with each other. But the smiles tell the essence of the story
Grantee Update: Psi Iota Xi
Hearing is vital to daily living. It helps us communicate basic needs and reduces social isolation. Studies have shown that a hearing difficulty can even lead to dementia in senior citizens. Since Medicare and Medicaid do not normally cover hearing aids (or only pay for one per person)
