Excerpt from the Tallahassee Democrat, January 18, 2024 Our children are being short-changed, and their futures are being compromised. A thriving society requires more. Each day, wisdom from aging generations is lost; formative lessons internalized from the agony of conflict, the impact of financial desperation, and the wounds of civil illness are sadly buried and eternally …
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Your college experience can be greatly enhanced by making an effort to participate in student life and your college community. Getting involved can take many different forms.
Take Stock in Children of Florida named Ashlyn Wallace 2024 Take Stock in Children Alumni of the Year. Ashlyn is a 2010 graduate of the Sarasota County Take Stock in Children program.
Take Stock in Children of Florida proudly announces Joseph “Joe” Zednik of Collier County as the 2024 Take Stock in Children Mentor of the Year.
We continue our conversation with Ellen Nastir of Innovative Team Solutions, who shared positive strategies for self-care, emotional intelligence, and the importance of positive self-talk. Follow Take Stock in College on InstagramJoin the LinkedIn Group hereLearn more about the Take Stock in College program here Disclaimer The views, opinions, statements, representations, recommendations, advice, or other content (collectively, the …
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One key to success for a mentor-mentee relationship is to find common ground, or in this case, a common thread. Sandie Perreault, a Take Stock DeSoto, Hardee, and Highlands Counties mentor and mentee, Star, found a mutual interest in crocheting, and the rest is Take Stock history. Sandie shares how to build a relationship with the students …
In this episode of the Mentors & Milestones Podcast, we talk with 2023 Take Stock Mentor of the Year, Eddie Rhodes of Take Stock Palm Beach County! Mr. Rhodes’ lifelong commitment to mentoring is a ripple effect following Rhodes’ own experience as a mentee while growing up in Palm Beach County. Rhodes is proud to …
As we close the fall semester, we encourage you to finish strong! We talked with Ellen Nastir of Innovative Team Solutions, who shared positive strategies for completing the semester strong, plus mental health and wellness tips to get you through winter break. Follow Take Stock in College on InstagramJoin the LinkedIn Group hereLearn more about the Take …
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Take Stock in Children of Florida was awarded the Mentorship Program for At-Risk Male Students (MPARMS) grant in the amount of $750,000 by the Florida Department of Children and Families to recruit, enroll, support, and mentor at-risk male students. MPARMS is one of three Florida Responsible Fatherhood Initiative grants comprising Governor Ron DeSantis’ Father First …
Take Stock in College scholars, are you ready for the FAFSA? We talked with Chrissy Gass, Director of Scholarships at Florida Atlantic University, about some important updates you need to know regarding the new FAFSA form and how you can be better prepared when it’s released on December 31, 2023. Follow Take Stock in College …
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