Education to Empowerment

Education to Empowerment (E2E) is an exciting women's scholarship program presented by the Friends of McHenry County College Foundation. This unique and innovative program provides financial support and ongoing mentorship for women students completing their final year at MCC and continuing onto a four-year college or university toward an advanced degree. To date, Education to Empowerment has awarded $520,000 in scholarships to 57 female MCC students.

You are invited to join more than 90 Education to Empowerment members who have already stepped up to support education in our community!

Congratulations to our 2022 Scholarship Recipients

Yeika Ares

Laura Meyer

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Education to Empowerment Women's Scholarship and Mentoring Program Reaches Goal of 100 Members

The Education to Empowerment women’s scholarship and mentoring program at McHenry County College recently reached their goal of bringing together 100 influential women in McHenry County to support education.

E2E Fall 2022 Luncheon Event

E2E hosted its Fall Ladies Luncheon, EmpowHer, on Thursday, September 22 at The Venue at Goebbert’s in Pingree Grove. The event featured a silent auction, complimentary bar, appetizers, live music, and opportunities to interact with other attendees. Several E2E members and a recent scholarship recipient spoke at the event.

Guests at the E2E luncheon Guests Kelli Wegener, Laura Crain, and Representative Suzanne Ness Emily Kunash, Kasi Bakazan, Megan Liebetrau, Maridell Markison, and Kim McAllister E2E guests enjoying cocktail hour Julie Arndt, Jessica Rizza, and Audra Buckner E2E scholarship recipient Lindsey Lonscar with guests Denise Yager, Lisa Puma, Bev Thomas and E2E Chair, Tina Hueppe E2E luncheon guests E2E guests Maggie Van Vossen and Michelle Mangin E2E guests enjoying the luncheon E2E members Erin Smith and Judy Gallagher with recipients Gabby German and Bella Doles Guests enjoying appetizers and drinks Mystery box winner Sue Kirby Cheers for empowering women Luncheon attendees enjoying the speakers E2E scholarship recipient, Lindsay Lonscar, sharing her story with the E2E EmpowHer luncheon attendees E2E member, Erin Smith, welcoming guests to the EmpowHer luncheon Two attendees at the E2E EmpowHer luncheon. E2e luncheon guests enjoying appetizers Tables at The Venue at Goebbert’s in Pingree Grove.