As a part of the continued series reviewing the Rush County Community Foundationas adesignated endowmenta funds, weall be taking a weekly look at the Rush County nonprofit organizations that have funds that support their mission and work held at RCCF. This weekas installment focuses on the BPOE Rushville Lodge #1307.
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Rushville Lodge #1307, or athe Elksa, as most know it, is a wonderful non-profit agency that serves our community. The Elks is more than a building on the corner of Perkins and Third streets: itas an organization comprised of community-minded members that support our community and nation through charitable initiatives.
The Elks Lodge #1307 has approximately 300 members. In addition, the Rushville Elks Lodge has supported cancer-related issues in Rush County through contributions to Brianas Cause.
The Rushville Elks Lodge #1307 is a strong supporter of youth in our community. In addition to these aprioritya projects, the Elks partners with the City of Rushville Fire Department to provide fire prevention education to youth and supports Rush County Boy Scouts by offering them opportunities to work at events and hosting a fundraiser breakfast.
The Rush County Community Foundation supports the good, charitable work of the Rushville Elks Lodge #1307 through disbursements from three established designated endowment funds. Joyce Fund, the Donald and Mary Gray Marshall Fund, and the Rushville Lodge 1307 BPOE Fund provide distributions.
To learn more about the funds that support the BPOE Rushville Lodge #1307, visit our website www.rushcountyfoundation.org, our office at 117 N.
