What is a
Mentor?
men·tor
/ˈmenˌtôr,ˈmenˌtər/
noun
a wise and trusted counselor or teacher.
an influential senior sponsor or supporter.
verb (used without object)
to act as a mentor; The executive spent many years mentoring their student.
verb (used with object)
to act as a mentor to; The young student was mentored by the local firefighter.
What is a Take Stock Mentor?
1.
A Take Stock in Children mentor is a caring, compassionate adult who chooses to devote their time to a young person. Take Stock Mentors offer support, guidance, and encouragement. A Take Stock Mentor can change a life by helping a child build confidence, a solid foundation of values, establish goals, and improve their academic skills.
2.
A Take Stock Mentor will receive training and resources to support their student's academic success. Take Stock in Children is an academically focused mentoring program that guides students towards successful completion of high school and enrollment in college.
3.
A Take Stock Mentor signs a contract committing to donate up to one hour per week mentoring their student in-person or virtually
4.
A Take Stock Mentor must submit an application and pass a background check through their local Take Stock in Children affiliate.
Meet Our Take Stock Mentors
Watch a Mentor Story
See how Take Stock
Mentors change lives.
Watch a Mentor Story
See how Take Stock
Mentors change lives.
Mentor of the Year
Each year Take Stock recognizes a distinguished Mentor who goes above and beyond in their role as a mentor to support the mission of Take Stock in Children to end poverty through education, and help students achieve through scholarships, mentors, and hope so they can succeed in college, career, and life.
2015 – Louise Penta, Collier-Immokalee Foundation
2016 – Hope Schmidt, Charlotte County
2017 – Tammy Culmer, Palm Beach County
2018 – Barbara Uible, Collier-Champions for Learning, and Trooper Tod Cloud, Citrus County
2019 – Jeanne Meyer, Escambia County
2020 – Edward “Mike” Hoke, Pinellas County
2021 – Bonnie Harrison, Sarasota County
2022 – Robert “Bob” Cozzi, Manatee County, and Linda Ayer, Collier-Immokalee Foundation
2023 – Jeff Siebenaller, Seminole County, and Eddie Rhodes, Palm Beach County
2024 – Joseph Zednik, Collier-Immokalee County
Apply to Become A Take Stock Mentor
If you're interested in becoming a Take Stock Mentor, find your local affiliate on the map below and click here to apply.