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 …
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. …
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 »
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, …
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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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.
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 …
Most Florida colleges and universities have TRIO programs, and it’s worth a visit to your student services or on-campus support services office to find out what TRIO programs can do to support your journey to college and career success! In this episode of the College Corner Podcast, we spoke with Sherry Brown, Program Manager for UCF …
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 »
We’re kicking off the school year with an important reminder about completing the FAFSA (Federal Application for Federal Student Aid). Special thanks to Melissa Rosa-Alvarez, Project Manager of TRIO Connections for Central Florida, for sharing the benefits of filling out the 2024-25 FAFSA form. Melissa also answered common questions for students to take advantage of this …
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