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Take Stock Polk County student sets sights on Brown University as a QuestBridge Scholar

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Congratulations are in order for Take Stock Polk County student Eshan A.! Pictured on the left, Eshan is one of 2,627 Finalists who matched this year and have earned full four-year scholarships awarded by QuestBridge‘s 52 college partners! Polk County Public Schools shared, “Two seniors from IB Bartow have been awarded scholarships through the prestigious …

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Take Stock alum and former board chair Jared Torres named 2024 News Service of Florida Impact Awards Honoree

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This year’s News Service of Florida Impact Awardees are setting examples of how Floridians care for one another. Their service spans the Sunshine State, from policy that changes lives at the Tallahassee statehouse to advocacy on behalf of families with autism, at-risk youth in the foster-care system and Hispanic entrepreneurship. These honorees also show the …

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Take Stock Orange County students match with their dream schools through the QuestBridge Scholarship

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We proudly announce that two Take Stock in Children students from the Class of 2025 from the Orange County program have been named QuestBridge scholars! QuestBridge connects high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds with a thriving community and transformative educational, career, and life opportunities that help propel them to lives of fulfillment, meaning, and purpose. From …

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Take Stock in College and Career scholars give thanks

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Happy Thanksgiving from Take Stock in College and Career! We asked our Student Ambassadors why they are thankful for Take Stock, and they shared this message of gratitude. We hope that you feel the same because we’re thankful for you, scholars!

Take Stock in Seminole Honors Cheryl Blakeney as Mentor of the Year

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Take Stock Seminole recently held a special event to show our deep gratitude for the amazing mentors who make a difference in the lives of their students—the Thanks 4 Giving Mentor Appreciation Happy Hour. This event was an opportunity to thank mentors not only for their dedication but for their invaluable guidance and encouragement that …

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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