Local roots. A future full of possibility for Ellis County.
Every spring, students graduate ready to go further, with no one nearby who has made the trip. CROME exists to change that.
Being the first in the family to apply means deadlines, essays, and financial aid worked out at the kitchen table, alone.
Scholarships and application guidance that bring the next chapter within reach.
Explore scholarshipsAn acceptance letter isn’t the finish line. Deposits, fees, and a first semester of books can end a plan before it starts.
One counselor, hundreds of students. There aren’t enough hours for every “what’s next?”
Mentors from here who have made the trip, and answer the questions students don’t know to ask.
Meet our mentors
Trades, certifications, and apprenticeships are real futures too. Few students ever get a proper introduction to them.
Workplace visits and hands-on learning that put college, trades, and careers side by side as real choices.
Explore our programsA community that shows up. Runners, sponsors, and volunteers make every one of these possible.
Find your placeEvery student deserves a path forward. CROME connects young people with the guidance, resources, and community to find theirs.
There are many ways to move a dream forward. Find a CROME program you can support, explore, or be part of.
Invest in potential
Share your experience
Move with purposeFrom the first question to the next big step, we’re helping students discover what’s possible.
Local support.Scholarships and application guidance bring the next chapter closer.
A little guidance.Mentors, workplace visits, and hands-on learning help students explore their options.
One legacy.Inspired by Claudio Romero, we help the next generation find a community in their corner.
Behind every opportunity are real people.
Here are a few moments from our community.
Claudio Romero believed in giving back to the community that believed in him. CROME carries that spirit forward.
Run, volunteer, or lend a hand.
Find your way to show up for students.
Find a starting point for your questions about CROME.
CROME helps students explore what comes after high school through mentorship, scholarships, application guidance, and career preparation.
Visit CROME Scholarships for current application details and Ellis County Scholarships to explore other opportunities.
Share your experience as a mentor, give your time as a volunteer, or make a donation to support CROME’s work.
Start with volunteer opportunities, or head to CROME’s application page to connect with the team.
Rooted in Ennis and serving Ellis County, CROME supports students navigating their next chapter. That can include college, trade school, certifications, or other career paths.
Be part of a community that shows up for students. Your time, experience, and encouragement can help someone take their next step.
Tell the CROME team how you’d like to help through our volunteer and mentor application.
Apply with CROMESmall acts of support can open big doors.
Here’s what your involvement can make possible.
A student’s first question deserves someone who will listen. Be the person who helps them see what could come next.
Make a connectionShare 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 mentorAn application. An essay. A financial aid form. Help make the next step feel possible, one question at a time.
Offer guidanceThere’s more than one route to a meaningful future. Help students discover college, trades, certifications, and careers.
Open a doorBring your energy to the Bluebonnet Run. A community that moves together can help its students move forward.
Show up togetherClaudio dreamed of giving back to the place that believed in him. Together, we can keep that generosity moving forward.
Carry the legacyA stronger future starts with people who care. There is a place for your time, your skills, and your support here.
Find your place
Help the next generation take their next step. A little of your support can go a long way.
