The mission of Close Ties Leadership Program is to unlock Black boys' full potential through early exposure to college and career opportunities, in-school mentorship, and individualized social-emotional support so that they graduate from high school prepared to lead in the pathways of their choice.

We believe that if Black boys can see it, they can be it and we put this belief into action by exposing them to long-distance college tours each year during their spring break. This year will be our seventh annual trip and we will take 80 boys on a four day trip to visit Wake Forest University (Winston Salem, NC), Winston Salem State University (Winston Salem, NC), and Clemson University (Clemson, SC).

Your tax deductible donations will be used to cover lodging, travel, activity, and meal expenses. We thank you in advance for investing in our future scientists, nurses, teachers, entrepreneurs, doctors, engineers, and leaders of America!

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Close Ties Spring Break College Tour 2025

By Close Ties Leadership Program

Close Ties Spring Break College Tour 2025

Help us expose 80 boys to a four day trip visiting Wake Forest University, Winston Salem State University, and Clemson University for our 7th Annual Spring Break College Tour

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