The Foundation at Monroe County Community College has received a $5,000 grant from the Consumers Energy Foundation supporting the college’s Cultural Enrichment Series.
“Consumers Energy is dedicated to ensuring Michigan’s communities are thriving and have world-class cultural resources. We are pleased to support MCCC’s efforts to provide high-quality cultural arts programming to Monroe County and Southeast Michigan residents,” said Carolyn Bloodworth, Secretary/Treasurer of the Consumers Energy Foundation. “We are proud our Consumers Energy Foundation grant will enable MCCC to continue to bring art, music and live performances to the area, strengthening our commitment to our communities.”
The grant will be used to add greater diversity in the types of programming the college is able to offer and keep ticket prices affordable or free, expanding access to artistic and cultural opportunities to even more area residents.
“It is only through the support of generous corporate citizens like the Consumers Energy Foundation that we are able to continue to live up to our mission of enhancing the educational and cultural experiences of our students and community,” said Dr. Joshua W. Myers, executive director of The Foundation at MCCC. “Arts and culture are essential to vibrant, successful communities. MCCC is proud to be the home of Monroe’s premier performing arts venue—the Meyer Theater in the La-Z-Boy Center—and a central hub for many cultural activities in the region. The Cultural Enrichment series provides high quality and affordable cultural enrichment and entertainment opportunities to our community that ordinarily are only available in larger, more populated and affluent communities.”
More information about the Cultural Enrichment Series and events remaining in the 2019-2020 season visit www.monroeccc.edu/community and select “Entertainment & Events.”
About Monroe County Community College
Founded in 1964, Monroe County Community College is a public, two-year institution supported by tax monies from Monroe County, educational funds from the State of Michigan and student tuition. The college’s mission is to enrich lives in our community by providing opportunity through student-focused, affordable, quality higher education and other learning experiences. The Main Campus is located at 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Mich., 48161, with easy access to Toledo and Detroit. The Whitman Center is located in Temperance, Mich., 48182, near the Ohio-Michigan Border. Detailed information about MCCC is available at www.monroeccc.edu.
About The Foundation at Monroe County Community College
The Foundation at Monroe County Community College is the charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the educational and cultural experience of our students and community.
The Foundation at MCCC leverages voluntary support from donors to enhance the educational, literary, scientific, and cultural experience by helping Monroe County Community College meet its mission. The Foundation at MCCC touches thousands of lives each year through cultural arts programs, scholarships, and educational initiatives that guide and shape the business and civic leaders of tomorrow. Just as important, The Foundation offers a means for individuals of all ages and walks of life to express their philanthropy, act on their concerns, and follow the dictates of their hearts.
About the Consumers Energy Foundation
The Consumers Energy Foundation is the charitable arm of Consumers Energy, Michigan’s largest energy provider. The Consumers Energy Foundation enables communities to thrive and grow by investing in what’s most important to Michigan – its people, our planet and Michigan’s prosperity. In 2019, the Consumers Energy Foundation, Consumers Energy and its employees and retirees contributed more than $11.5 million to Michigan nonprofits. For more information about the Consumers Energy Foundation, visit www.ConsumersEnergy.com/foundation.
