13th Annual ​​Destination HBCU: Send-Off
Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026
Time: 2pm - 5pm
Location: Warrensville Heights High School
​4270 Northfield Road, Warrensville Hts., OH 44128
 
Description: The Destination HBCU Student Send-Off Celebration is an annual event honoring Northeast Ohio students heading to or returning to Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Hosted by the Cleveland Council of Black Colleges Alumni Association (HBCU Alumni CLE), this celebration brings together scholars, families, alumni, and community supporters for an afternoon filled with encouragement, connection, pride, and HBCU spirit. 🖤💛

This experience is part of our year-round commitment to supporting students through the Destination HBCU pipeline, including the annual HBCU College Fair, scholars workshops, mentorship, and college readiness support.​​

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Our Goals

• Celebrate HBCU-bound scholars
• Connect students and families with alumni and mentors
• Build community among incoming and returning HBCU students
• Send scholars off with love, pride, and support

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​To All of our Donors
Thanks for Being Who You Are, Thanks for Being You.
Thanks for Being that Special Friend, Whenever We Needed You!