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The “Community” of our Foundation
Special events in Rush County are reminders of the exceptional community we get to call “home”. The Rush County Fair, concerts at Riverside Park Amphitheater, the weekly Farmers Market, parades, athletic events, and class reunions all bring the word “community” to life. While the events in themselves are
RCCF Community Grants Awarded!
The Rush County Community Foundation [RCCF] has just awarded three grants totaling $17,030.00 to benefit three excellent community projects and organizations. This is the first of the year’s two Community Grant cycles in which non-profit organizations doing charitable work in Rush County can apply for funding. The Foundation’s
Foundation Fact Friday: Fair Week and the Foundation
The smell of elephant ears and corndogs, the last minute rush of 4-Hers (and parents!), and a heightened sense of excitement will fill the air in the approaching week. Summer has officially arrived in Rush County: fair week is here! The Rush County Community Foundation loves fair
Foundation Fact Friday: Riverside Park and RCCF
Attending concerts at Riverside Park Amphitheater is a summer tradition loved by our community since 2005. Each summer, the crowds pour in from Rush County and neighboring communities, eager to enjoy a great show in a fun, friendly atmosphere. The Rush County Community Foundation is proud to state
RCCF Announces 2018 Scholarship Recipients!
On Monday, May 14, 2018 the Rush County Community Foundation [RCCF] hosted their annual Scholarship Celebration and distributed 113 scholarship awards to 66 students. These scholarships were awarded from 70 RCCF scholarship funds and from the Lilly Endowment which funds the Rush County Lilly Scholar award. An enthusiastic
Foundation Fact Friday: Education-Specific Funds Provide Opportunities for Rush County Youth and Rush County Educators
Another great school year has concluded, allowing many of us a moment to pause and reflect on the past nine months. At the Rush County Community Foundation, we’ve just concluded our busy scholarship season and proudly watched another class of exceptional students emerge from our school system. Aside
