We are excited to share College Now's 2023 Report to the Community, which highlights the work done by our organization over the past year. This year's report, titled "Education is for Everyone," explores College Now's mission of helping to ensure that every student has the access and support to pursue the postsecondary pathway that will lead them to their own definition of success.

This year's report features stories about how College Now has adapted to the changing nature of the educational landscape, progress on our organizational initiatives, affordability of postsecondary education, organizational updates, and more.

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CEO Lee Friedman Selected as Crain's Notable in Education Leadership

Education comes in different forms and approaches. Congratulations to our Chief Executive Officer, Lee Friedman, on her inclusion in this year's Crain's Cleveland Business Notables in Education Leadership. This recognition reflects her vision of a future in which all members of our community have the support they need to successfully complete their postsecondary education.

College Now Receives Jacket Philanthropy Program Grant

College Now extends a huge thank-you to Baldwin Wallace University's Jacket Philanthropy Program for a recent grant in support of our Mentoring Program ’s mental health support project.

Three graduate students selected College Now as their non-profit to engage with and write a grant application for through their “Funding and Finance” course. Due to their efforts, College Now was selected to receive $3,000!

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Thank you for your input!

As the research phase of our strategic planning project comes to a close, we want to thank all who provided feedback on our work and guidance for our future via focus groups, completion of our beneficiary and partner surveys, as well as individual interviews. The important work we do daily would not be possible without you.

AmeriCorps Application Open

Do you know a recent college graduate interested in pursuing a year of service? The AmeriCorps program at College Now is a paid opportunity that places recent graduates into middle and high schools as well as community centers. This work provides information about preparing for, accessing and persisting in a postsecondary education program. If this sounds like somebody you know, we encourage you to spread the word and invite them to apply today!

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How College Now Helps Adults Achieve Their Career Goals

Our Chief Scholarship Services Officer, Bob Durham, was recently interviewed in Community Leader Magazine! Read about how College Now helps adult learners navigate their postsecondary educational journey.

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By giving to College Now Greater Cleveland, you are making an investment in the future of individuals and in our community, as we help students achieve their goals of higher education and prepare them for careers in today's competitive workforce. Thank you for your support.

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