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Five in 50 Covered Bridge Ride Supports RCCF
In September, over 200 cyclists from seven states gathered to ride through Rush County’s scenic countryside for the inaugural “Five in 50” Covered Bridge Ride. The ride, showcasing our county’s beautiful five covered bridges in a 50 mile bicycle ride, provided support to four community organizations. Pictured is
Rush County Community Foundation Announces 2019 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Recipient
One Rush County student has been named the recipient of a four-year, full-tuition scholarship as the Rush County Community Foundation’s 2019 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. This year’s recipient is the 37th Rush County student to receive a Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. Kyle Bacon will receive full tuition
GIFT VII Matching Fund Grant Announcement!
Rush County Community Foundation has received a grant of $500,000.00 as part of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s seventh phase of its Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT) initiative. With GIFT VII, the Endowment is making up to $125 million available to help Indiana community foundations strengthen the towns, cities
The Pat and Martha Todd Charitable Fund
George Patrick “Pat” and Martha Todd were born and raised in Rushville and spent much of their lives helping their community. They ran Todd Funeral Home, created an ambulance service for Rush County, and opened Hillside Haven Nursing Home all while raising their eleven children. Mr. and Mrs.
The Robert Meyer and Family 4-H Scholarship
Robert “Bob” Meyer was a man dedicated to his craft and community. He was a fair and supportive 4-H leader for 55 years, helping Rush County children with their projects and instilling in them a sense of responsibility and pride in their work. When he passed away in
#ScholarUpdates – Barbara Hershberger
Barbara Hershberger was awarded the Lilly Endowment Scholarship for 2018. As a graduate of Rushville Consolidated High School in 2018, Barbara elected to continue her education at Butler University in Indianapolis. Here is an update from her: There has been a lot happening throughout these past few months
