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Founded in 2006, CBO mentors, empowers and inspires low-income, first-generation scholars to graduate college and achieve success in life.

08/25/2026

🎓 CBO's 20th Anniversary. Save Your Seat by September 1st.
On September 17, we're celebrating twenty years of that work — 331 alumni and 98% graduation and on-track rate.

📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026
📍 The Moraine, Highland Park
🥂 5:30pm Cocktails | 6:30pm Dinner & Program

Get your tickets: https://aesbid.com/ELP/CBO2026
Can't make it? You can still be part of the 20th — https://aesbid.com/ELP/CBO2026/Donation to give.

08/21/2026

🎓 This is Decision Day. This is what your support makes possible.

Every spring, our graduating Scholars find out where they're headed next fall. This is what 20 years of that moment looks like. 🎥

331 alumni. 98% graduation and on-track rate. Every Decision Day in this video is proof the model works.

Join us September 17 for our 20th Anniversary Celebration, or give now so the next 20 years of Scholars get this same moment.

Get tickets: https://aesbid.com/ELP/CBO2026

Give now: https://aesbid.com/ELP/CBO2026/Donation

08/15/2026

Spread the News! 🗣️

Debby Finn has been a dedicated and supportive mentor to Brenda, a freshman at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Before becoming a mentor, Debby spent years as a math teacher and later as principal at Highland Park High School, one of our partner high schools.

CBO is looking for dedicated mentors like Debby to guide and support our next class of Scholars.

Visit cbo4success.org/become-a-mentor/ to learn more or reach out to [email protected] if you are interested in sharing your experience and wisdom with one of our Scholars.

08/13/2026

We are ecstatic to introduce our two newest team members! 👏

Please join us in welcoming Jordan Oxman and Xavier Tirado to our team. To learn more about them visit our website at https://loom.ly/g6XPUf0.

We can't wait to see the tremendous impact they will have supporting our Scholars on their college journey!

08/12/2026

🎓 Please join us in celebrating 20 years of proven impact.

This summer, 27 rising CBO freshmen — including Dayana, headed to Illinois State this fall — received their own laptops. Teens from lower-income households are 6x more likely to lack a computer at home than higher-income peers.

“I am so thankful for the laptop. It has saved my family a lot of money and helped make my college experience more affordable.” — Dayana

By supporting CBO, you’re investing in a proven model: closing the Technology Gap is one of four CBO closes for every Scholar — alongside Experience Gap, Affordability Gap, and Belief Gap.

Give now: https://aesbid.com/ELP/CBO2026/Donation
Prefer to attend? Get your tickets: https://aesbid.com/ELP/CBO2026

08/07/2026

A few weeks ago we welcomed a college representative from DePauw University! Our students learned more about resources and all things college as they continue exploring their next steps. We are so appreciative of the college rep visits and for sharing your time and guidance with us.

08/04/2026

We are thrilled to share that our Tees for Degrees event was a tremendous success — and it's all thanks to you! On Monday, August 3rd, more than 120 enthusiastic golfers, along with our dedicated sponsors and supporters, gathered at the beautiful Merit Club to honor our CBO Scholars and champion their bright futures.

Thanks to your generosity, our Scholars will receive essential support and opportunities to cultivate their confidence, character, and life skills to be successful in college and beyond.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of our sponsors, volunteers, donors, golfers, and friends whose contributions made this event possible. A special shout-out goes to our Birdie and Eagle Sponsors for their unwavering partnership and commitment to our mission.

Thank you for believing in our vision and investing in the leaders of tomorrow. We look forward to seeing you at next year's outing! ⛳️

08/03/2026

🎓 Meet one of CBO's 20th Anniversary sponsors: Sidley Austin Foundation!

Their support is helping make our 20th Anniversary Celebration possible — and sponsorship is a great way to be part of this milestone, even if you can't join us in the room.

🤝 Sponsorship levels start at $1,000 and go up to $15,000, each with its own recognition benefits.

Sponsorship inquiries: [email protected]

Prefer to attend? Get your tickets: aesbid.com/ELP/CBO2026

07/28/2026

Last week, CBO took our soon-to-be college freshmen on a shopping trip to help them feel ready for move-in day. Before the excitement began, we hosted a student and parent panel to answer questions and ease any concerns about the transition to college life.

Thank you to our volunteer panelists for sharing your time, insights, and encouragement — your support means so much to our Scholars and their families.

Swipe through to see our Scholars with family members and mentors picking up fall essentials.

07/27/2026

🎓 304 alumni. 98% graduation and on-track rate.

This September, College Bound Opportunities is celebrating two decades of helping first-generation Scholars get to and through college.

Join us for our 20th Anniversary Celebration: Honoring the Past, Building the Future.
📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026
📍 The Moraine, Highland Park
🥂 5:30pm Cocktails | 6:30pm Dinner & Program
Get your tickets: aesbid.com/ELP/CBO2026
Support future scholars: aesbid.com/ELP/CBO2026/Donation

Address

P. O Box 392
Highland Park, IL
60035

Website

http://www.cbo4success.org/

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