At Take Stock in Children, success comes in many forms, and there is no single path to achieving one’s goals. The journey to higher education and career growth can look different for everyone, and we are proud to share the inspiring story of Alysa Williamson, a 2022 Take Stock in Children program grad, taking a …
Non-Traditional Paths to Student Success: Alysa Williamson Read More »
The National Mentoring Month honors continue to roll in from all over the state! We appreciate the love our affiliate programs are sending these outstanding Take Stock mentors by sharing their stories of impact and influence in the lives of our Florida youth. This mentor story is from the Take Stock Seminole County program. They …
What makes Craig Kesler a proud Take Stock Mentor Read More »
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 …
Take Stock Alachua names Mary Benedict as their 2025 Mentor of the Year Read More »
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 …
Lee County announces Rhonda Dahlin as their Take Stock Mentor of the Year Read More »
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 …
In Memoriam: Take Stock Brevard alum remembers mentor Esther Sherman Read More »
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 …
Take Stock’s Leaders 4 Life program announces 12 finalists Read More »
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 …
“The greatest gift you can give someone is your time…” Read More »
Take Stock Alumni Nation is out of this world! Take Stock In Children – Monroe County alum Alejandro Parrado recently accepted a new Engines Test Manufacturing Engineer role supporting BE-3 PM at Blue Origin in West Texas! Team Monroe shared, “Joining Blue Origin and contributing to the future of space exploration has been a dream …
ROCKETMAN: TAKE STOCK GRAD SECURES DREAM JOB AT BLUE ORIGIN 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. Our students have shared countless stories about their mentors’ positive impact on their …
From our Take Stock Family to yours, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! Enjoy this message of gratitude and hope from Take Stock in Children.
The hard work and dedication of a Crescent City student have put her in the running to receive thousands of dollars to help pay for college. Mithila “Mia” Paul, a senior at Crescent City Junior-Senior High School and a Take Stock in Children mentee, is one of 12 Take Stock seniors in Florida to be …
Putnam County scholar named Take Stock Leaders 4 Life finalist Read More »
We’re honored to have John F. Davis, Secretary of the Florida Lottery, join us on the Mentors & Milestones Podcast to discuss the Bright Futures Scholarship program! We discussed the importance of scholarships and mentoring in the lives of Florida students, much like Secretary Davis at one point. Parents and mentors—don’t miss this episode on how to …
The Key to College: How Bright Futures Scholarships Open Doors for Florida Students Read More »