CROME scholarship recipients celebrating their awards at Ennis High School, in black and white

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One community. Real possibility.

Local roots. A future full of possibility for Ellis County.

Ennis ISDCorsicana ISDAvalon ISD

Talent is everywhere.
Opportunity isn’t.

First in the family. Too much to figure out alone.

Why we exist — photograph from CROME’s Home page

Getting in is one thing. Paying for it is another.

Hundreds of students. One counselor.

Why we exist — photograph from CROME’s Home page

CROME puts opportunity within reach.

College isn’t the only path. Students deserve to see them all.

Our Purpose

Opportunity shouldn’t
be out of reach

What We Stand For

Scholarships — photograph from CROME’s Home page

A student’s potential should never be limited by opportunity.

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Opening Doors

Possibility in Action

Claudio Romero and friends hanging from the Ennis, Texas 2016 photo frame at Bluebonnet ParkShare your experience

Mentorship & Guidance

A connection that opens doors

Meet our mentors
Goals

A Future Worth Building

Painted illustration of a student and volunteer working on a scholarship application together
Local support.
Limitless possibility.

Help students take
their next big step

Scholarships and application guidance bring the next chapter closer.

A little guidance.
A whole new direction.

Connect ambition
with opportunity

Mentors, workplace visits, and hands-on learning help students explore their options.

Painted illustration of students exploring hands-on learning with a mentor in a workshop
Painted illustration of neighbors and students preparing books and school supplies together
One legacy.
A community of possibility.

Carry a spirit of
giving forward

Inspired by Claudio Romero, we help the next generation find a community in their corner.

Our Community

Moments That Move Us

Celebrating the next generation — photograph from CROME’s Home page
Celebrating the next generation
A community moving together — photograph from CROME’s Home page
A community moving together
A legacy of giving back — photograph from CROME’s Home page
A legacy of giving back
A CROME scholarship recipient celebrating with her family
A proud next chapter
A CROME volunteer speaking with people at a community event
Neighbors showing up
CROME community members at a local celebration in Ennis
Rooted in Ennis
CROME’s 2025 scholarship recipients holding their awards
Possibility starts here
Students and community members celebrating together at Ennis High School
Stronger together
Our Story

A legacy that keeps opening doors

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Claudio grew up in Ennis with a community that believed in his potential. He dreamed of returning that kindness by helping other students follow their own dreams.

Claudio Romero’s legacy
Claudio Romero on a hillside
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Be Part of What’s Next

FAQ

A Few Things You
Might Be Wondering

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Want To Volunteer?

  • Support students right here in Ellis County
  • Share the skills and experience you have
  • Carry a spirit of giving forward
Your next step

Bring your experience. Make a difference.

Tell the CROME team how you’d like to help through our volunteer and mentor application.

Apply with CROME

A Community
of Possibility

Support CROME

A student’s first question deserves someone who will listen. Be the person who helps them see what could come next.

Make a connection

Share the story of how you got where you are. Your experience could introduce a young person to a path they never knew existed.

Become a mentor

An application. An essay. A financial aid form. Help make the next step feel possible, one question at a time.

Offer guidance

There’s more than one route to a meaningful future. Help students discover college, trades, certifications, and careers.

Open a door

Bring your energy to the Bluebonnet Run. A community that moves together can help its students move forward.

Show up together

Claudio dreamed of giving back to the place that believed in him. Together, we can keep that generosity moving forward.

Carry the legacy

A stronger future starts with people who care. There is a place for your time, your skills, and your support here.

Find your place
Rooted in community. Moving forward together.

There’s a place for you here.