"One minute I was talking to Dr. Fowler, Executive Director of The Herbert Hoover Boys and Girls Club, about a way to help students prepare for college. Five months later I was standing on a bus with 36 students and a full time college counselor heading to Mizzou for a leadership program.”
-- Lisa Orden Zarin
Executive Director/Founder
Our Story
In January 2006, a small group of people gave up their jobs and salaries, implored policy makers and devoted human and financial resources to create a program that would change the lives of young people through the power of higher education. Within four months, two school districts approved the program, a 501(c)3 status was awarded and 36 students placed their hopes for a better future in College Bound.
Over the next 18 months, many other partners, businesses and universities recognized the impact and promise of College Bound and contributed ideas, time, gifts and resources to bolster College Bound’s success.
Click here for a list of supporters. This spring, as we celebrate the anniversary of our first College Bound class, we prepare to triple our enrollment. Our rising seniors are eager to add their wisdom to the recruitment, selection and team-building process. We can’t wait to have their input!