Monster Education Foundation’s (MEF) mission is to seek, identify, and support young Agents of Change as they pursue higher education and make a lasting difference in their communities. We want to see every Monster Scholar positively impact his or her community, complete high school, and be accepted and attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution. Our scholars come from the most underserved neighborhoods in Chicago, including the Englewood and Austin communities. Through mentorship programs, we strive to connect our Monster Scholars with individuals who can provide support to not only develop leadership skills so the scholars can give back to their communities but also their academic skills so the scholars can pursue their post-secondary education goals. The scholars’ current schools are not able to provide them with educational opportunities such as Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Even classroom supplies, such as textbooks, are outdated and/or not available.

The 2021 Annual Banquet is Monster Education Foundation’s (MEF) major fundraising event and will be held on December 4, 2021 at Maggiano’s Little Italy (4999 Old Orchard Shopping Center). This lunch is held to show appreciation to our donors as well as solicit their support for the following year. The MEF scholars are required to complete an individual service project during the summer. At our annual banquet, MEF scholars present their projects and are able to interact and answer questions from our donors. The new class of scholars is also presented to our donors. Our goal is to raise $50,000 at this event. In addition to funding college scholarship accounts for our scholars, these funds will be used to provide support as our Monster Scholars complete their service projects, to help fund tutoring/college preparation services, and to provide opportunities these students would never have the chance to otherwise experience, i.e., trips to cultural events, etc.

It is our hope that you will join us as we help our Monster Scholars become leaders in their communities and fulfill their higher education goals. Your generous donation will be highlighted at our Silent Auction and acknowledged at our banquet and on our Facebook page and website. Thank you for your favorable consideration!