Champion of Education: Florida Lottery
The Champion of Education Award honors an outstanding individual, organization or business that has had a significant impact on improving student achievement and advancing educational excellence for Florida’s deserving, low-income students. The Florida Lottery does all of this and more.
Since the founding of Take Stock in children in 1995, the Florida Lottery has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars to serve our deserving students. Thank you for devoting your time and resources to ensure a brighter future for Florida’s scholars through education.
Sponsor Spotlight: Florida Power & Light

Four Take Stock in Children high school seniors were recently honored as Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) Scholars. Recognized as outstanding role models of academic success, the FPL Scholars each received a prepaid scholarship from Florida’s largest rate-regulated electric utility company.
Read more »
Latest News
TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN SALUTES TOP VOLUNTEER MENTOR
Dr. Charles Voorhis Chosen From Field of 7,500 VolunteersIn celebration of National Volunteer Week, Take Stock in Children honored one of 7,500 Florida volunteer mentors with the organization’s most prestigious award.
Dr. Charles Voorhis was honored as Take Stock in Children’s 2013 Mentor of the Year at a ceremony earlier this year.
A retired physician, Dr. Voorhis got involved with his local Take Stock in Children program in Bay County. Like all Take Stock mentors, Voorhis has worked diligently to “change a life over lunch” with the students he mentors. His weekly meetings with his students help to keep them focused on graduating from high school and attending college. Voorhis’ caring nature did not stop with motivating his students to excel in education- Johnny Atwell’s personal life was also significantly impacted by the Mentor of the Year.
Atwell was in a serious automobile accident after graduation- one that left him paralyzed and unable to walk. Mentor Voorhis guided Atwell and his family through the maze of medical resources available and helped them access needed financial support. He faithfully visited Atwell in the hospital and in his handicapped-accessible apartment. After a year of recovery and therapy, Atwell entered Gulf State College and Voorhis couldn’t be prouder.
“The bond formed between volunteer mentors and students is a lasting and transformational one,” said Dan Lyons, interim CEO of Take Stock in Children. “We are proud to honor Dr. Voohis, and all of our 7,500 volunteer mentors for their commitment to higher education and Florida’s at-risk youth.”
Find A Program
Find local programs by county
Calendar
VIEW EVENTS BY COUNTY
UPCOMING EVENTS:
September 12, 2013
Fundraiser
12th Annual Corporate Spelling Bee Fundraiser
Event Details »
January 23, 2014
Mentor Social
Mentor Social
Event Details »
April 24, 2014
Contract Signing
Contract Signing Celebration
Event Details »
May 13, 2014
Graduation Breakfast
Graduation Breakfast
Event Details »
Follow Us
RECENT TWEETS

