IMPACT-CCRN

College & Community Resource Network

Our college affiliates reflect the diversity of our Chicago-based student population. Affiliates attend events in high schools during the academic school day and have the opportunity to speak with over 2000 junior level students per year.

As students prepare for life after high school, we provide connections to a variety of post-secondary options that lead to high paying careers. Our partners include the trades as well as legal, financial and hospitality careers.

Summit Tour

The College & Career Summit Tour takes place in multiple high schools during the academic school day. We partner with local and out-of-state colleges and cover the college selection, admission and financial aid process.

Scholarship

Scholarships winners are announced in the high school during the College & Career Summit Tour. Funding for scholarships come directly from the support of local businesses or individuals in the community.

College Affiliates

Career-Focused

Programs

About Us

Impact is an Illinois based organization created to help students prepare for and connect with colleges. We are committed to raising awareness and access to quality post - secondary options for Chicago area high school students. In all practicality we are an additional resource to assist students in finding a good post-secondary fit for them: academically, socially and financially. During the high school events, we are able to share valuable information with junior level students. To date, we have assisted over 15,000 students in their pursuit of a post-secondary education. Please consider becoming a sponsor or making a donation as we continue to grow and make a difference in the lives of youth. For additional information please contact our office at 844.498.4264. DONATE HERE

Franklin Golden

Franklin-Golden is the charitable arm of the organization. Created in honor of our founder's mother, Dorothy Ann Franklin. Franklin-Golden is committed to providing deserving young people with community-based scholarship opportunities to 4-year, 2-year and trade schools. To date scholarships have been awarded to students from the following high schools: George Westinghouse, Crete Monee, Bloom, Shepard and Homewood Flossmoor. APPLY HERE!