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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
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
