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A legacy that keeps opening doors
Story 1 of 3: Claudio Romero’s legacy
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One community. Real possibility.
Local roots. A future full of possibility for Ellis County.
Talent is everywhere.
Opportunity isn’t.
First in the family shouldn’t mean figuring it out alone.
Getting in opens a door. The cost can close it.
Big decisions. Too few people to turn to.
Mentorship
Local mentors. Real answers.
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CROME puts opportunity within reach.
College. Trades. Careers. Students deserve to know their options.
Career readiness
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Runners, sponsors, and volunteers make it possible.
Find your placeOur PurposeOpportunity shouldn’t
Opportunity shouldn’t
be out of reach
A student’s potential should never be limited by opportunity.
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Possibility in Action
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A Future Worth Building
Local support.
Limitless possibility.
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.
A whole new direction.
Connect ambition
with opportunity
Mentors, workplace visits, and hands-on learning help students explore their options.
One legacy.
A community of possibility.
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.
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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 local opportunities.
Share your experience as a mentor, give your time as a volunteer, become a community sponsor, or make a donation to support CROME’s work.
Start on the Join Us page. Explore the ways to get involved and complete the interest form to tell the team how you would like to help.
Rooted in Ennis and serving Ellis County, Texas, CROME supports students navigating their next chapter. That can include college, trade school, certifications, or other career paths.
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- 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.
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of Possibility
Support CROMEA 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.
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