Support MCC students and their ability to stay in school during the Friends of McHenry County College (MCC) Foundation annual Day of Giving, Thursday, November 20. During this college-wide day of philanthropy, alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents, friends, and the community are encouraged to donate to support the Student Success Fund at MCC.
The Student Success Fund provides MCC students with financial support to handle unexpected and unique emergency expenses such as medical bills, essential vehicle repairs, technology needs, or utility bills. Through this fund, the College aims to improve retention when unforeseen circumstances may impact a student’s ability to stay in college and complete their educational goals.
“Community support can be the difference between a student staying in school or having to step away,” said Brian DiBona, Executive Director of the Friends of MCC Foundation. “By donating, you’re sending a powerful message that no student has to face their challenges alone. This year, we’re aiming to raise $10,000 so students can stay focused on learning instead of worrying about surprise expenses. Every contribution helps ensure that financial setbacks don’t derail a student’s progress.”
The Foundation has awarded more than $25,500 from the Student Success Fund so far in 2025 alone. More than $220,000 in emergency funding has been awarded to students since the Fund’s inception in 2017.
The Friends of McHenry County College Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports MCC students, and is the sole organization authorized to raise private funds on behalf of the College. In addition to the Student Success Fund, the Foundation offers hundreds of student scholarships; operates Education to Empowerment, a scholarship and mentoring program for students; and manages the College’s Alumni Association and related alumni events.
Donations to the Foundation are tax deductible, and all proceeds go directly to helping students. College supporters can make gifts of any size here or by calling (815) 455-8721. Find more information about the Friends of MCC Foundation here.