1.2 million high school dropouts in the U.S.

We can't help them all . . . but

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The result of dropping out of high school often leads to poverty, unemployment, and violence; dropouts are 8 times more likely to be later incarcerated. 

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Intervention is vital.  

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Chums helps by awarding college scholarships to in-need students
helping them to reach their goals and achieving their dreams.

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Chums women invest their time and use their influence to make our communities

and society better places to live as a whole, by listening to our children and doing our part to

enrich their lives through partnerships with leading national organizations. 

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Chums Partner With:
 

Count Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

Big Brothers and Big Sisters

Black and Missing Foundation, Inc.

Boys and Boys Club

Oprah's Angel Network

Children's Defense Fund

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Local Chums Chapters award scholarships annually.

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