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Alleviating Hurdles for the Next Generation: TSIC Alum and Mentor Marissa Brown

At Take Stock, we notice many full-circle moments with our students. Something always motivates them to inspire and help others in the same way they received it in this program. One example of this phenomenon is the inspiring Marissa Brown, a Take Stock Marion alum who has returned to give back as a mentor. Marissa’s …

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Finding your Community of Care in Take Stock: Interview with Angela Alford, Take Stock Okaloosa alum

For foster care students, the odds of graduating high school, enrolling in college, and obtaining a 4-year degree are steep. With the college enrollment rate at an average 20% compared to the 66% national average, it is vital that at Take Stock we help Florida foster care students break the cycle of poverty through education. …

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How Parents and Mentors Can Help Their Students Manage Stress in School

With the new school year comes many new stressors for the students in our lives. From navigating new school environments to overcoming anxiety, bullying, and more, there are ways that parents and mentors alike can support their students’ mental well-being and resilience throughout the school year. In this episode of the Mentors & Milestones Podcasts, …

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