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2022 Scholarship Recipients
Through the generosity of donors to RCCF’s scholarship funds, $227,474 were awarded to 66 students pursuing higher education this upcoming school year. “Thank you to all the donors who have made these scholarships possible,” said Alisa Winters, Community Foundation Executive Director. “We had a great pool of applicants

Grantee Update: Milroy Economic Development Corporation
Can you believe the transformation of what was once an unattractive, rundown wall into an eye-catching and heart-stopping work of awesome beauty?! It’s taken a team effort of dreamers, volunteers, grant writers, community residents, the artist, and donors to our Community Grants Funds to make it happen. This

2022 Scholarship Celebration
It felt good to celebrate with our scholarship donors and recipients in person! The new open house format was planned by our Donor Engagement Committee and allowed more one-on-one time for donors and students to interact. Special thanks to students from board member and RCHS teacher, Toni Schultz’s

Grantee Update: Rushville Elementary School West
2021 Alex Workman Memorial Fund and Rush County Education Fund Grant Recipient: $2,604.80 Article published in the 4/27/2022 edition of The Rushville Recorder. We have all been there. Our boss gives us a project that needs to be done by tomorrow. Our children are upset and arguing with

Grantee Update: Girls Inc. of Shelby County
2021 Cycle II Community Funds Grant Recipient: $7,500 “I’ve always wanted a monthly subscription box and I love getting mail,” exclaimed 7-year-old, Jade Barnard! “Jade gets an activity-based box each month for free that works on educational and self-esteem boosting lessons for young girls,” added her mom.

Reunited and It Feels So Good
We’ve really missed connecting with our supporters the past of couple of years! We decided that small events would be the perfect opportunity to gather again in a fun and meaningful way. Our first Ladies Lunch & Learn gave us a chance to catch up with some of