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Take Stock in Children of Sarasota County Mary Tucker with mentees

Meet Mary Tucker, one of Take Stock Sarasota’s Mentors of the Year

Mary is a dedicated mentor whose heart is always in the right place, especially with mentees. Mary currently mentors two high schoolers and previously mentored another student. Mary had known these mentees since elementary school, long before her involvement with Take Stock in Children. Talk about unconditional and long-lasting support! It’s not unheard of for …

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Take Stock Flagler celebrates 85 impactful mentors in Mentor Month celebration

This month, the Flagler County Education Foundation celebrated their 85 dedicated Take Stock in Children mentors in honor of Mentor Appreciation Month. “Recognizing them alongside our school board members and leaders was a joy. We are incredibly grateful for these mentors who volunteer their time each week to meet with their mentees, often during their lunch breaks. …

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Take Stock in Children of Palm Beach County mentors the Solis twins

Take Stock Palm Beach honors the Solis twins for their double impact of mentorship

Shannon and Sharmagne Solis, the dynamic duo behind the Take Stock in Children of Palm Beach County program at Village Academy, have profoundly impacted their students, school, and the community. The sisters understand the challenges many of their students face. They’ve become a crucial bridge between students, their families, and educational opportunities, often making college feel accessible …

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Mentoring Changes Lives: Interview with Dr. Doug Durand, Board Member of Take Stock

Dr. Doug Durand carries many titles at Take Stock. Dr. Durand is a former Take Stock mentor, former Take Stock Board Chair, and current Board Member. He is a father and father figure to many Take Stock students. On the Mentors & Milestones Podcast, Dr. Durand shared one memorable moment of his time as a …

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Take Stock in College and Career scholar Jaiwan Hutchinson with Associate Director Gigi Graves

Collaboration leads to student success: Jaiwan Hutchinson

At Take Stock in Children, we are constantly inspired by the stories of growth, resilience, and success that unfold within our network. We are proud to share the story of Jaiwan Hutchinson, a Take Stock St. Johns County program grad who has overcome challenges and continued to excel academically and personally. Jaiwan’s journey with our …

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Take Stock program in Alachua County with 2025 Alachua County Mentor of the Year

Take Stock Alachua names Mary Benedict as their 2025 Mentor of the Year

Via the Take Stock in Children program at The Education Foundation of Alachua County: January is National Mentor Appreciation Month, and we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than with our Mentor Appreciation Event on Thursday, January 9th, at The Abbey by Blackadder Brewing Company! We had an incredible evening filled with gratitude …

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Lee County announces Rhonda Dahlin as their Take Stock Mentor of the Year

The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, Inc. hosted its Take Stock in Children Mentor Appreciation ceremony this month, celebrating the incredible individuals who dedicate their time and energy to guiding and inspiring Lee County students. “We are deeply grateful for the mentors who make a lasting impact, fostering personal growth and academic success and …

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In Memoriam: Take Stock Brevard alum remembers mentor Esther Sherman

Every January, Take Stock in Children celebrates National Mentoring Month, acknowledging the life-changing impact that our network of volunteer mentors have on the students in our program statewide. We wanted to share a special moment from Alycia Corpiel, a Take Stock Brevard alum (2007), who made a post in memorial of the program grad’s former …

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Take Stock’s Leaders 4 Life program announces 12 finalists

Congratulations to our 12 finalists for the Leaders 4 Life Fellowship! In proud partnership with the Asofsky Family Foundation, 12 seniors from Take Stock programs throughout the state were recognized for their exceptional academics and leadership skills. The students were celebrated in big ways by their respective Take Stock programs, and we’re just sharing some …

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“The greatest gift you can give someone is your time…”

Take Stock mentors are back to work helping our students prepare for college, career, and life! Here’s some encouragement from the Take Stock Orange County program at Valencia College Horizon Scholars mentor, Lindsay Regruit! “I’ve been Sebastian’s mentor since he was a freshman! He is a senior now, and it’s hard to believe the time …

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