The College Crusade of Rhode IslandThe College Crusade of Rhode Island is an innovative non-profit organization, founded in 1989, to reduce school dropout rates and to increase educational and career success for youth from low-income urban communities. We reach out to students as they enter middle school and provide consistent support and guidance all the way to high school graduation. We also offer college scholarships for financially eligible graduates.
Students who are members of The College Crusade graduate and go right on to college at much higher rates than their peers in the state’s urban school districts. To see how their graduation and college-going rates compare, please visit our latest Annual Report Card.
Each year, we serve approximately 3,700 Crusaders from Rhode Island’s most disadvantaged communities – Providence, Pawtucket, Central Falls, and Woonsocket. The overwhelming majority of Crusaders are from low-income or minority families. Our services combine the steady, nurturing presence of caring adults with a rich array of programs that focus on academic enrichment, social and personal development, career awareness and exploration, and preparation for post-secondary education. Approximately 470 Crusaders are currently pursuing higher education with the aid of our scholarships.
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