Take Stock Manatee aims to raise $100,000 in November

Photo: Take Stock Manatee mentor Jim Gallogly celebrates his Take Stock in Children mentee’s high school graduation. November is National Scholarship Month. Take Stock Manatee’s goal is to raise $100,000 during the month, all of which will directly support scholarships for students like Jim Gallogly’s mentee. When Lake Club’s Jim Gallogly, a former healthcare executive, …

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Florida’s First-Gen and Fearless College Students Reach for the Stars

In Florida, twenty-seven percent of college students are considered first-generation, according to a national postsecondary survey by the National Center for Education Statistics. Many First-Gen are unaware that as trailblazers, they are navigating higher education without the same support or knowledge compared to continuous-generation students. Fortunately, there are several community organizations throughout Florida leading education …

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Take Stock in Children Receives $60,000 Grant from Suncoast Credit Union Foundation

Photo: Karla of Take Stock in Children of Lake & Sumter Counties is a 2023 recipient of the Take Stock-Suncoast Housing Scholarship Award Ft. Lauderdale, FL – November 8, 2024 – Take Stock in Children is thrilled to announce a generous $60,000 grant from the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation. This funding will directly support Take …

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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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Florida State College at Jacksonville men’s basketball team partners with Take Stock to mentor local youth

The Florida State College at Jacksonville men’s basketball team is proud to announce their new partnership with Take Stock in Children (TSIC) of Florida. Goodwill Industries of North Florida, Inc. is the lead agency for the Duval program and has since expanded into Putnam and Suwannee Counties. Currently, the Take Stock program at Goodwill Industries …

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Aiming Upward: College and Career Success Chat with Miami Dade College President Madeline Pumariega

Calling all Take Stock in College and Career scholars! Did you know your path to career success starts right now? Well, we’ve got you – where you are, with a dream in your heart and the ambition to get there. This new episode’s special guest and Take Stock’s own, Madeline Pumariega, President of Miami-Dade College, is …

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New study finds 10% increase in Florida higher ed enrollment could mean billions in gains

The “Florida’s Future Billions” report conducted by Helios Education Foundation, which supports higher education for low-income or underrepresented communities, conducted the study. The analysis found that just a 10% increase in students for Florida’s postsecondary education system would account for a $8.38 billion increase in economic output for the state. “Florida has one of the strongest …

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Take Stock Monroe students live outside their comfort zones in the American Exchange Program

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 …

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Building Your Career While in College: Interview with Lesa Shouse of USF St. Petersburg

When’s the best time to prepare for your career in college? According to our guest, Lesa Shouse, Director of Campus Career Services at USF St. Petersburg, you can start as soon as you begin your college journey. We discuss career trends, how students can develop confidence for networking, and much more. Take out your notes and …

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Stay Safe, Stay Strong, Stay Connected

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

Take Stock Escambia student completes the 2024 Sheriff’s Blazer Academy

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 …

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