Monroe County Association for Home and Community Education - HCE

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Monroe County Association for Home and Community Education - HCE

HCE is an organization whose goal is education for home and community. We work to promote social and economic well-being in homes and neighborhoods.

Home and Community Education (HCE) is an organization whose goal is education for home and community. Members meet on a monthly basis in a social setting to learn about family relationships, food and nutrition, safety, consumer issues, and many other topics

Monroe County is part of the Illinois Association for Home and Community Education which was formed in 1924 and has approximately 9,000 membe

r across the state. HCE (originally known as Home Bureau) officially started in Monroe County on August 8, 1941. Through the years, the organization has changed to continue/progress with the current times, trends, or needs. HCE focuses on the home as well as community outreach, international awareness, cultural arts and continuing education.

08/07/2026

Have you wanted to can your home grown fruits and vegetables and didn’t know how?

Check out the class being offered on August 31st!

06/09/2026

June is Dairy Month and the New Hanover Unit celebrated in style with ice cream, during their meeting on Monday night! Janese and Arlene were the hosts this month, as well as providing the attendance prize. Arlene had a basket of milk related items, for attendance prizes and Janese gave a previous we HCE county lesson, “All About Strawberries” to the unit.

Thank you, ladies!!

05/25/2026

05/21/2026

Monroe County HCE held a program on "Taste & Learn Strawberries" given by Master Gardeners Lisa Dean & Rebekah Benson. The program was held at the Annex in Waterloo on May 13. There were 24 people and 2 presenters in attendance. After the program guests were treated to delicious Strawberry Desserts

04/28/2026

"Taste & Learn Strawberries" is a program hosted by Monroe County Home & Community Education (HCE). It will be given by Master Gardeners Lisa Dean & Rebekah Benson on Wednesday, May 13th at the Annex in Waterloo. It begins at 7:00 pm. Strawberry Desserts will be served. Please RSVP to (618) 939-3434 if planning to attend.

04/18/2026

Each year, HCE studies about a different country. This years country of study is the Dominican Republic. 🇩🇴

Today, Monroe County hosted its annual International Afternoon, in which the attendees learned about: 1) the reason many baseball players are from the Dominican Republic, 2) Salsa and Bachata dances by Almas Del Ritmo Dance Company dancers Carmen and Michael and 3) learned about a new instrument called a “hand pan”, given by Ken Bornert.

The HCE Board members also made food commonly eaten within the Dominican Republic.

Also during the event, our organization presented two scholarships to seniors, who are branching out to attend college this fall. Best of luck to both of them on their future endeavors!!!

Are in interested in what HCE does and other lessons, which are given? Feel free to reach out to any members and we can provide any information!

04/05/2026

Happy Easter!

Address

901 Illinois Ave
Waterloo, IL
62298

Website

http://www.iahce.org/

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