Take Stock in Children | #30YearsofChangingLives

Seeing the future up close 👀🎓 Students explored @LakeTechCollege and @LSSCedu, gaining insight into local programs and campus life. Experiences like these help connect education to future careers.

mentor. One student. A lifetime of impact. 💙 Take Stock mentors guide students through goals, college prep, and confidence-building. Become a mentor and make a difference. 🔗 takestockinchildren.org/mentors/

Thank you to USF Stavros Center for leading a financial literacy workshop for @TSICpasco county students! 💙 The session helped our #TakeStock students build real-world money management skills through hands-on learning, preparing them for success beyond graduation.

Mentorship starts with staying informed 💙 In partnership with @PinellasEd, Take Stock mentors toured @PinellasTech College - Clearwater to explore hands-on career pathways and better guide students toward college and careers. ✨

We love a good surprise! 🎉🏠 @SarasotaTake Stock in Children surprised Hunter from Booker High School with a @SuncoastCU Housing Scholarship, covering two semesters of dorm housing as he heads to college this fall. 🎓

Mentorship in action. 💫 @StockNassau County highlighted mentor Lynda and mentee Danyelle, matched since April 2025. Together they’re exploring scholarships, researching colleges, and navigating senior year side by side.

Yesterday, CEO Bethany Lacey attended the 42nd Annual Cynthia Allen Gracey Women in Leadership Awards hosted by the Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation. She was honored to be recognized as a nominee in the nonprofit category among many inspiring women leaders. 💙

Since 1995, Take Stock in Children has helped Florida students succeed: 🎓 99% graduate high school 📚 91% enroll in college 🏆 73% complete a degree or certification Thank you, Florida Legislature, for supporting our mission to break the cycle of poverty through education.

Take Stock in Children will be on the big stage at the Talent Strong Florida Summit (May 6–8) hosted by @FLCollegeAccess in Tampa. 🎤 Ele Bautista-Bernard and Carrie Garcia will present on our student success model and the impact behind our 73% postsecondary completion rate. 🎓

@takestockmonroe county celebrates these students as they take the next step toward college! 🎓 Their dedication and hard work have led to exciting acceptances across Florida. The future is bright! 🌟

Through the MPARMS program, Christian, a @SarasotaTake Stock in Children student, is thriving in his first year of high school with a 4.0 unweighted and 4.86 weighted GPA in the AICE program at North Port High School. With support from his mentor Loretta, he continues to thrive.

Mentor Match Spotlight from Take @StockNassau County 💙 Since 2022, mentor Chason and mentee Juan have built a relationship rooted in trust, reflection, and growth. Through meaningful conversations, Juan has gained life skills that will guide him far beyond the classroom.

@SarasotaTake Stock in Children recently hosted its Change a Life Over Lunch at the Sarasota Yacht Club, an afternoon filled with powerful student stories, meaningful conversations, and a shared commitment to making a difference. 💙  #ChangeALife #TakeStockinChildren

Congratulations to Mia from the Take Stock in Children program at @Champs4Learning! 🎓🏠 She was surprised with a Suncoast Credit Union Housing Scholarship to support her college journey. Thank you ⁦⁦@SuncoastCU⁩ for investing in our students! ✨

Take Stock in Children helps students explore their passions and career paths through mentorship, guidance, and real-world learning. By connecting students with career resources and hands-on experiences, we’re preparing Florida’s future workforce for success.

Take Stock in Children - Escambia County is proud to celebrate alum Latavia for earning her AA in Accounting from @PensacolaState College along with three certifications in Accounting Technology! 🎓 The future is bright, Latavia. Congratulations on this incredible achievement!

Take Stock in Children, in partnership with @TheEdFoundation of Alachua County, recently hosted a Mentor Appreciation Event celebrating the mentors who guide students toward college and career success. 💙

Thank you to Tia Brock-Paul and @TheEdFoundation for a wonderful evening in Gainesville 🐊 and for the warm welcome extended to Bethany and John. We are proud to have Bethany serve as Honorary Chair, celebrating the impact of Take Stock in Children in Alachua County. 💙

Spring Into Action with Take Stock in Children!  This March, we’re celebrating statewide impact across Florida: 
🎓 $317 million in scholarships 
👥 8,850 mentors 
📚 46,164 students served  Together, we’re creating brighter tomorrows for students across the Sunshine State.

Big congrats to Margaret from Take Stock in Children of Hillsborough County, the newest recipient of the Suncoast Credit Union Housing Scholarship! 🎓🏠 Thank you @SuncoastCU for investing in our students’ futures! 👏 @Hillsedufnd