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Cliffs Residents Outreach (CRO) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
To provide resources to 13,000 Upstate South Carolina children and young adults that promote opportunities for lifelong success.
Since 2007, Cliffs Residents Outreach (CRO), a 501(c), nonprofit corporation, has been committed to the mission of “Providing resources to regional children that promote opportunities for lifelong success.” While we support a wide variety of student programs, our focus centers on funding initiatives that relate to education and human services.
CRO is comprised of five CRO Communities which represent the Cliffs’ South Carolina Communities of Glassy, Valley & Mt. Park, Keowee Vineyards, Keowee Falls & Keowee Springs. Representatives from each of these CRO Communities serve as Directors of the CRO Corporate Board. Each CRO Community has a volunteer Advisory Council which works independently to support the needs of their local schools through fundraising and volunteering, all aligning with one consistent mission – enabling Upstate children to succeed.
The success of CRO is measured by the many benefits we have provided to our community school students. Through the generosity of our residents and community service partners, and the services of our committed volunteers, we have seen great things happen in our local schools.
CRO supports children and their immediate families nearby in Greenville, Pickens, and Oconee counties in South Carolina; with programs focused: on literacy, technology, education (K-12 and early childhood), nutrition, human services, and student/family crisis situations.
THE YEAR
CIFFS
RESIDENTS
OUTREACH
WAS ESTABLISHED AS A 501(C)(3)
non-profit with the mission to “Provide
resources to regional children that
promote opportunities for academic
and lifetong success.”
CRO has a board of directors, officers,
and representatives from each of the
five community-level advisory councils.
CRO AIMS TO BE A 100% VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION as much as practical. Some technical- and financial-management services may be contracted (e.g., website management, audit, and accounting services).
NUMBER OF CRO VOLUNTEERS. The Keowee Springs CRO recently won the 2023 South Carolina Governor’s Volunteer Award for Group or Family Service for its notable growth from six to 40 in the number of mentors it provides to the schools it supports.
CRO strives to maintain a donor base where at least 70% OF FUNDS COME FROM RESIDENTS.
OF FUNDING GOES DIRECTLY TO CRO’S MISSION. In fiscal year 2022, administrative and fundraising expenses were 4.5% of CRO’s funds.
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In any given calendar year, the amount provided to specific categories of programs can shift based on needs and priorities. In physical year 2022, the funding was spread among the following categories:
This category encompasses everything from scholarships to music education to summer academic camps
Examples include the purchase of tablets and laptops, educational software, robotics kits, and specialized technology for programs in website design, animation, and even mechanical engineering classes
This category captures funding support for everything from medical assistance to family emergency-housing assistance
Examples include weekend backpacks of food for families to nutritious after-school snacks
Spans programs that replace and upgrade library books; school literacy initiatives such as One School One Book; and specialized support for children needing extra help to reach grade-level competency
This includes everything from improvements to school facilities such as library furnishings to basic supplies so that no students start school without their supplies
Funding support has aided in everything from improving playgrounds to preschool/Pre-K to age appropriate books
THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN IMPACTED ANNUALLY
in the Upstate by CRO support.
the amount cro provides annually
to support programs and organizations across the Upstate. This has increased significantly since Cliffs Resident Outreach launched in 2007.
increase overall giving in the last 5 years.
CRO now has Gold tier status with GuideStar
(an independent group that provides info and ratings for all non-profits)
We are grateful for the financial support from our residents, corporate partners and individual community sponsors. Cliffs Residents Outreach (CRO) is making a difference in the lives of children in the Upstate through literacy, nutrition and mentoring programs. Donations which benefit multiple CRO Communities, Donor Advised Funds, and donations which require payment to CRO, Inc, 501(c)(3) should be made payable to:
CRO, Inc.
c/o Barb Adams, President
635 Garden Market, Travelers Rest, SC 29690
CRO is grateful for the ongoing generous support of our Corporate Partners which plays an important part in reaching our goals. Please support them if you are in need of their goods or services, and join us in thanking them for their commitment to our mission!
Our Corporate Partners Make a Difference.
Cliffs Residents Outreach is a 501(c)(3) non-profit South Carolina corporation with defined by-laws. A board of directors consisting of a president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer with additional board members representing all Upstate SC Cliffs communities governs the CRO organization. The CRO board meets quarterly. Volunteer advisory councils govern the CRO communities of Glassy, Valley & Mt. Park, Keowee Vineyards, Keowee Falls and Keowee Springs. The board is proud to report that general and administrative costs represent less than 5% of the budget.
Most community programs fall under these categories: Educational Programs (as requested by the schools,) Nutritional, Family Resources, ECD-Early Childhood Education and Student/Family crisis situations. Contact your community Advisory Council for specific program information.
Each CRO Community selects nearby school(s) and the programs aligned with the CRO mission of enabling Upstate children to succeed. The Advisory Councils work with the schools and programs to identify, select, and evaluate the impact of CRO support.
You can support CRO by volunteering your time and your talents as well as through financial donations. Residents wishing to volunteer should contact your community Advisory Council members. Tax deductible donations may be made on-line by credit card or by mailing a check and may be designated to a specific CRO Community. See the Donate button on your community website for additional information.
You may request a copy of the most recent IRS Form 990 or the current CRO Board Financials by contacting the CRO Treasurer. You may request a copy of a specific CRO Community Advisory Council Budget Plan by contact their Treasurer, each of whose contact information is located on the “Donate” page.
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