News via WLRN Public Media Four seniors at Key West High School participated in the American Exchange Project (AEP) this year, all of which were part of the Monroe County Education Foundation’s Take Stock in Children program. The exchange’s goal is to connect young people in a divided country by sending AEP participants to places that are …
Take Stock Nation, let’s continue to stay safe, stay strong, and stay connected. FEMA: https://www.fema.gov/assistance Hurricanes Helene & Milton Recovery: https://hopeflorida.com/ American Red Cross: 1-800-RED CROSS FPL: https://www.fpl.com/storm.html TECO: https://www.tampaelectric.com/stormcenter
News via Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Take Stock Escambia student Cameron H. was one of the graduating students from the second 2024 Sheriff’s Blazer Academy! Cameron was among a cohort of young men who spent six weeks developing lifelong skills and instruction on many topics, such as courtesy, responsibility, empowerment, and respect. They learned how …
Take Stock Escambia student completes the 2024 Sheriff’s Blazer Academy Read More »
Take Stock Nation, our hearts and prayers are with all our fellow Floridians right now. The State of Florida has issued different levels of caution for Hurricane Milton’s impact, and we want our Take Stock family to know that we are here for you. The Governor’s Office has shared some details on navigating hurricane season …
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 …
2024 Take Stock Back-to-School Student Success Summit: Innovate, Impact, Inspire Read More »
Imagine a world where every student has a team that believes in them, rallies behind them, and empowers them to reach their full potential. That’s the world we’re building at Take Stock in Children, and you are the game-changers on our team. It takes a team of game-changers like you to help spread the word …
Impact the Palm Beaches is scheduled to host their ten-year anniversary kick-off celebration on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 5:30 pm at Canopy by Hilton West Palm Beach Downtown. Since its establishment in 2015, Impact the Palm Beaches has granted almost $2 million to local nonprofit organizations making transformational changes in our community. Our very …
Take Stock Palm Beach receives $48,000 Merit Grant from Impact the Palm Beaches Read More »
We’re thrilled to reshare this Take Stock story from Wakulla County via WTXL Tallahassee! Take Stock in Children Program Grant Coordinator Helena Judson is a leader and mentor at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Big Bend. For more on Helena and mentee Taylor’s story, CLICK HERE.
In honor of Take Stock’s upcoming 30th anniversary, we are gifting you, Take Stock Nation, with a token of our appreciation. Get your free voucher for Take Stock’s Mentoring Changes Lives license plate! This is open to all in the Take Stock network, including Take Stock staff, mentors, families, students, and supporters. You have until Friday, September …
How to secure your Take Stock Mentoring Changes Lives License Plate! Read More »
Take Stock Duval County alum Alexis Gant (2017) is a true example of our mission to break the cycle of poverty through education. Alexis’ experiences in the Take Stock Duval County program helped the alum grow and make decisions that led to a successful career in education. You don’t want to miss this inspiring episode! …
Take Stock Duval Alum Alexis Gant has Ambition to Thrive Read More »
Take Stock has partnered with Study Edge to give Take Stock in College scholars free access to their online learning support platform! This includes access to plenty of exciting videos, study guides, tutoring, and more. We talked with Richard Melgarejo, co-founder of Study Edge, about the benefits of this tutoring resource and how it started at the …
We’re celebrating Florida Volunteer Month with this special episode of the Mentors & Milestones Podcast! We talked with Josie Tamayo, CEO of Volunteer Florida, who we honored as our Take Stock 2024 Champion of Volunteerism at the Leadership Day at the Capitol this January. Josie shares with us how getting involved in your community can be …