We ensured our Take Stock network was ready by kicking off the school year with our 2024 Take Stock in Children Back-to-School Student Success Summit and College Expo! This is Take Stock’s training and professional development conference to implement our work’s best practices, latest technologies, and efficiencies.
We proudly ensured our Take Stock network staff was trained and certified in our new HOPEforce (Salesforce) CRM. HOPEforce – Harnessing Opportunity for Postsecondary Education! More than just a CRM, HOPEforce is a powerful platform that will fuel the dreams and aspirations of thousands of young people across Florida. By harnessing the power of technology, HOPEforce will streamline our operations, enhance our ability to connect with mentors and supporters, and, most importantly, strengthen our capacity to foster hope in the hearts of our students.
We were also proud to have had so many of our Florida colleges and universities join us for our annual College and University Expo at our Back-to-School Summit! This is a great time for our Take Stock network partners to visit with all our college and university partners so they can share with our students, parents and mentors all the best that our Florida Colleges and Universities offer.
My heart is filled with joy knowing that Take Stock will welcome thousands of new students into our Take Stock in Children and Take Stock in College and Career programs this year, whose lives will change forever. While we also continue to nurture students who have become our extended family – once Take Stock Nation, always Take Stock Nation! We are family! It’s an honor to lead an organization that gives hope and changes the lives of students and families that last for generations.
As we look towards celebrating Take Stock’s 30th Anniversary in 2025, may we continue to be a force for HOPE in the lives of students across Florida!