WABASH, IN – Over 600 votes from residents of Rush County determined the winners of Beacon Credit Union’s 15th annual Project Spotlight program. Thanks to the engagement of our communities, Beacon Credit Union will be donating $1,750 to three charitable organizations/projects in Rush County.
The winners for 2025 are:First place – 4H Horse & Pony – $1,000
Second place – MoRE for Kids – $500
Bonus Draw – American Veterans Freedom Float – $250
The Project Spotlight program received 137 nominations and over 25,000 votes overall for charitable organizations this year in one month of voting. The voting process was held during the month of July. The public was able to vote via social media, Beacon Credit Union’s website, or in one of its 23 full-service member centers.
A check presentation was held on August 20th at Beacon’s Rushville Member Center – 152 East US Hwy 52 – with the winning organizations.
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Pictures
4-H Horse & Pony – Amanda Davis, Rush County 4-H; Katelynn Lyden, Rush County 4-H; Diane Newhouse, Ashley Rapp, Rush County 4-H; Barb Musgrave, CLPM.
MoRE for Kids – Ann Megee, MSR; Nicole Reiner, MoRE; Ivy Jane Reiner; MoRE; Barb Musgrave, CLPM.
American Veterans Freedom Float – Daisy Rogers, MSR; Steve Mohler, American Veterans; Beth Scott, American Veterans; Barb Musgrave, CLPM.
About Project Spotlight
Project Spotlight is a program created by Beacon Credit Union that awards charitable organizations that reach out to provide valuable services to their communities. Nominations are taken from each community in which Beacon Credit Union operates a full-service member center. The community then votes to determine which charitable organizations receives funding. In 2024, we awarded three winners in each of our communities.
About Beacon Credit Union
Since 1931, Beacon Credit Union has provided quality financial services responsive to the needs of its member- owners. Serving 50 Indiana counties, Beacon consists of over 53,000 members and manages assets of approximately $1.7 billion.