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CIRCLe Grant Funds RPL’s “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” Program
The first five years are the most formative and significant in every child’s life. Did you know that 90% of the brain develops during this time? The CIRCLe Fund, a donor-advised fund of RCCF, not only realizes this fact but is pleased to support Rush County’s youngest

Grantee Spotlight: The Open Resource
The Open Resource just might be the best kept secret in Rush County. That’s unfortunate because they have so much to offer our community with the FREE services provided by their new digital navigator program. Have you ever needed help setting up a new laptop? Or wanted

Gifts of Grain to RCCF
Harvest season is upon us. Farmers, did you know you could support the RCCF with a gift of grain? It’s true! We have an account with all local elevators. At delivery, just decide the dollar amount or number of bushels you’d like to donate and complete a simple

CBAP: Prepare to Launch in 3… 2… 1
Thank you to everyone who answered our question, “What can we do together to make a positive change for Rush County?”! Your input was inspiring and thought-provoking. (Read a summary of answers.) Your commitment to our community is what makes it even better. So, what’s next? Now

Meet the RCCF Board: David Burkhardt
When we asked David Burkhardt, RCCF Board Member, what people might be surprised to learn about him, he led us to believe there wasn’t much. “What you see is what you get,” he replied. Not true, we say. Dave was born and raised in Rush County, just

Thank you for your input!
We have a big opportunity in front of us. With $100,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc. and guidance from Ball State, we’ve been asking you what could we do together to make a positive change for Rush County. Your answers are well-thought out and truly intriguing – both serious