CROME Nonprofit, Ennis, TX (2026)

Welcome to the official page of CROME! 🌟 Founded in the heart of Ennis, Texas, we're a nonprofit dedicated to empowering high school students and beyond on their journey to higher education and future careers. Named in honor of Claudio Romero, whose dreams of aiding his community continue to inspire our mission, we're committed to providing scholarships, mentorship, and resources to pave the way for the next generation of leaders, innovators, and healthcare professionals. At CROME, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. Through our programs, we aim to break down barriers to academic and professional success, offering tailored guidance and support to students from underserved backgrounds. From pre-med, post-grad, nursing, finance, engineering advising, our team of dedicated mentors and educators will work tirelessly to foster a nurturing environment where every student can thrive.

📚 Scholarship Opportunities | 💡 Mentorship Programs | 🛠️ Educational Resources | Resume Review | Essay Assistance

Join us in making a lasting impact—explore, engage, and contribute to a future where every student has the tools and confidence to chase their dreams. Together, we can honor Claudio's legacy and build a brighter, more inclusive world.

✨ Follow us for updates on our programs, success stories, and how you can get involved in making a difference.

10/12/2026

09/18/2026

Join us This Saturday for Viva La Herencia en la Plaza in Ennis Texas!

We’re excited for this free community event, as we come together to celebrate cultura, comunidad y tradiciones! ❤️💛

📅September 19
🕛 5 PM – 9 PM
📍 Minnie McDowal Park

Enjoy an evening filled with:
🎶 DJ en vivo
💃 Ballet Folklorico Esencia Mexicana
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for the whole familia
📸 Photography by Shot by Mich
🌮 Delicious food available for purchase from CROME — with all food sales benefiting CROME!

Bring your familia, friends, and folding chairs for a night of música, comida y celebración bajo las estrellas. ❤️💛

¡No te lo pierdas! Nos vemos el 19 de septiembre! 🎉

08/30/2026

Join us for Viva La Herencia en la Plaza, a special celebration in collaboration with CROME, as we come together to celebrate nuestra cultura, comunidad y tradiciones! ❤️💛

September 19th
5 PM – 9 PM
📍 Minnie McDowal Park

🎶 DJ en vivo
💃🏻 Ballet Folklorico Esencia Mexicana
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for the whole familia
📸 Shot by Mich
🌮 Delicious food available for purchase from CROME — all food sales will benefit CROME!

Bring your familia and friends as well as your folding chairs and join us for an evening of música, comida y celebración! ❤️💛

We’re so excited to collaborate with CROME for this special event and have Shot by Mich joining us to capture the fun ! 📸✨

¡No te lo pierdas! Nos vemos el 19 de septiembre! 🎉

05/06/2026

This year, CROME is honored to award $20,000 in scholarships to 16 recipients and 6 iPads to students pursuing higher education through both traditional and nontraditional pathways.

At Ennis High School, we proudly recognized 8 scholarship recipients through the CROME Scholarship and the Luis Quenan Valles Scholarship. From an incredible group of applicants, these students were selected because they embody what CROME stands for: purposeful living, perseverance, leadership, community impact, and giving back to others. We are proud of each recipient and remain deeply inspired by every student who applied.

Luis Quenan Valles Scholarship Recipients
• Destiny Martinez: Texas Tech University
• Michael Penny: University of North Texas
• Adan Nino: Texas A&M University
• Leslie Gonzalez: Tarleton State University

CROME Scholarship Recipients
• Ramses Valles: Texas State Technical College
• Yareli Sandoval: South College
• Theodosia Sudieh: University of Texas at Arlington
• Yesenia Ramirez: East Texas A&M University

We’re also excited to recognize Ramses Valles as CROME’s first scholarship recipient pursuing a nontraditional post-secondary pathway. 🎓

iPad Winners
• Georgia Tabb: Texas State University
• Brooklyn Johnson: University of Houston
• Alicia Gallegos: Navarro College
• Camila Romero
• Guadalupe Marmolejo
• Alicia Munoz

We’re also proud to celebrate recipients from Midlothian Heritage High School, Heights High School, and W.B. Ray High School, in the coming weeks.

These scholarships and iPads were made possible through the Ennis Bluebonnet Run, our volunteers, sponsors, and every person who supported CROME along the way. Because of you, students are taking their next steps toward meaningful futures. 💙

04/17/2026

🚨 LAST DAY TO APPLY 🚨
Don’t scroll past your opportunity.
Apply before it’s gone, and let us support your next step!

🔗 https://scholarships.cromenonprofit.org

04/16/2026

Meet the backbone. 🤝
None of this happens without them. These are the sponsors powering the 2026 Ennis Bluebonnet Run and putting scholarships in the hands of Ellis County students.

💎 Platinum
Lindsey Clark-Fass, DDS, PC

🥇 Gold
Amelia Valdez Associate Real Estate Broker with City Real Estate

Andy Vende Casas

🥈 Silver
Pegasus Chevrolet

Jenny Vidrine - State Farm Agent

CTS Powersports

FBM Property Management

Negrete-Frias, CPA PLLC

Globe Products Company

🥉 Bronze
Trinity Capital Bank of Texas

The Goodman Team/Kevin & Stacey Goodman ICON agents

Kyle Weir Realtor

IHOPE Kids- A Ray of Hope

Don José's Mexicant Restauran Ennis

Lizwlens

Every dollar, every partnership, every bit of support goes straight to the mission. We don’t take that lightly.
🪻Race day is Saturday. These are the ones who made it possible.
🔗 bluebonnetrun.com
📸 Cesar M. Photo

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CROME Nonprofit

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https://www.cromenonprofit.org/, https://secure.givelively.org/donate/claudio-romero-organization-for-minority-empowerme

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