Building Your Own Community: Interview with EmmaBeth Bowman, Take Stock in College and Career scholar

Sep 17, 2024

To succeed in college, you need the right support. Did you know you can build your support system and home away from home?We talked with fellow Take Stock in College and Career scholar EmmaBeth Bowman about what it was like to build community at Florida Atlantic University, far from the scholar’s home in Ocala, FL! …

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

Sep 4, 2024

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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Take Stock in the News: Mentor program changing young lives in Wakulla County for the better

Aug 29, 2024

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.

What parents & mentors need to know about the FAFSA: Interview with Melissa Rosa-Alvarez of TRIO Connections

Aug 26, 2024

We’re kicking off the school year with an important reminder about completing the FAFSA (Federal Application for Federal Student Aid). We spoke with Melissa Rosa-Alvarez, Project Manager of TRIO Connections for Central Florida, about the importance and benefits of filling out the FAFSA form. Melissa also answered common questions for parents and mentors to encourage their …

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What parents & mentors need to know about the FAFSA: Interview with Melissa Rosa-Alvarez of TRIO Connections

We're kicking off the school year with an important reminder about completing the FAFSA (Federal Application for...Read More

What can TRIO programs do for you? Feat. Sherry Brown and Jimmie Baker of the University of Central Florida

Most Florida colleges and universities have TRIO programs, and it’s worth a visit to your student services or on-campus support...Read More

How to secure your Take Stock Mentoring Changes Lives License Plate!

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,...Read More

FAFSA 101 with Melissa Rosa-Alvarez of TRIO Connections

We're kicking off the school year with an important reminder about completing the FAFSA (Federal Application for Federal Student Aid).Special thanks to...Read More

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