STAR Power Women's Giving Initiative

Since 2013, the women of the MCC Foundation Board of Directors have inspired countless donors to give nearly $1 million to the STAR Power Scholarship.

STAR Power supports caregivers of minor children who are head of household and are students enrolled at MCC. It empowers determined students who are working tirelessly to build a better future for their families through education. Balancing the demands of care giving, work, and school, these students embody resilience and courage.

More than 90 students have benefited from STAR Power – and nearly all remain enrolled at MCC or have graduated and transferred to a four-year institution or entered the workforce

Star Power Leadership
  • Lisa Paulis, Co-Chair
  • Laurie Zaucha, Co-Chair
  • Elaine Anderson
  • Kathleen Bromley
  • Essie Calhoun-McDavid
  • Julie Camardo
  • Flor Colón
  • Lauren Dixon
  • Cecelia Horwitz
  • Diana Lauria
  • Kelly Olczak
  • Vivian Palladoro
  • Abby Reinhard
  • Jessica Savage
  • Courtney Smith-Pulire
  • Elizabeth Sydor
  • Sarah Vanderlinde
  • Lori Van Dusen
  • Stephanie Von Bacho
  • Ian Wilson
  • Maureen Wolfe
  • Gretchen Wood

Your gift provides critical support—covering tuition, books, childcare, and essential living expenses— making it possible for students to stay in school, graduate, and transform their lives. When you give, you’re not just helping a student—you’re uplifting an entire family and creating lasting change in our community.

Join the STAR Power Movement. Make a pledge or gift today! Pledges may be fulfilled over as many as five years, and gifts of any amount are deeply appreciated.

Levels of Impact:

  • Gold Star: $50,000 ($10,000 a year for five years)
  • Super Star: $25,000 ($5,000 a year for five years)
  • Rock Star: $12,500 ($2,500 a year for five years)
  • Dazzling Star: $10,000 ($2,000 a year for five years)
  • Lucky Star: $5,000 ($1,000 a year for five years)

The MCC Foundation is honored to align your generosity with your philanthropic vision. If you have any questions, or would like to discuss your support, call the MCC Foundation at (585) 685-6020.

MATCH YOUR GIFT

Many employers have matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees - some companies may also match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses. To find out if your company has a matching gift program, check with your company's Human Resources office to see if they offer gift matching. Your Human Resources department will provide you with a matching gift form to complete and send to our mailing address:

MCC Foundation
1000 East Henrietta Road
Rochester, NY 14623