Take Stock in Children | #30YearsofChangingLives

We’re proud to welcome back a @TSICManatee County alumnus, now serving in the military.  His journey shows how mentorship and support can shape a student’s path and inspire them to give back in meaningful ways. Thank you for your service and for inspiring the next generation.

We’re proud to highlight Kayden from Take Stock in Children – Lee County’s The Mentorship for At-Risk Male Students program. 💙 Through this program he’s building confidence, finding direction, and working toward giving back.

We’re proud to highlight a story from @TAKESTOCKPBC 💙  Garvey took on responsibility at a young age while staying committed to his education. With the support of a mentor who showed up consistently, he gained the confidence to push forward and reach his goals.

Celebrating new beginnings 💙 
We’re proud to highlight @StockNassauCounty as they welcome a new group of students during their recent contract signing.  Moments like these mark the start of a journey filled with mentorship, opportunity, and support.

Hey South Florida 💙 @TSICBroward County is a Target Circle nonprofit this quarter 🎯 Vote in the Target app to help fund local students and programs. Every vote counts!

Briseida’s story shows what opportunity can do 🎓✨ With support from the @floridalottery Bright Futures Scholarship Program, this Take Stock in Children Hillsborough County alum is now at @UCF pursuing her future without financial uncertainty.

@takestockmonroe County Coral Shores alum Ariana, now a senior at @EmbryRiddle, returned to inspire future pilots ✈️💙 She shared her journey and advice to help guide the next generation. This is what it’s all about 💫

It takes a mentor to change a life 💙 One hour a week can make a lasting impact helping students build confidence and believe in what’s possible. Become a mentor and help shape a student’s future. Apply today 🔗

For Witley, a @TSICBroward alum, college once felt uncertain. As a first-gen student, financial barriers were real, but support from the @floridalottery Bright Futures Scholarship Program and Take Stock’s postsecondary scholarship, uncertainty was replaced with opportunity.

Moments like this are what it’s all about 💙 At a Junior Workshop with @PBStateCollege, @TAKESTOCKPBC reconnected with alum Joseph, now finishing the Fire Academy and preparing for his career. We’re proud to see our alumni thriving and making a difference in their communities!

From uncertainty to opportunity 💙 Meet V’Ondre, a Chipola County student whose path changed through the MPARMS mentorship program. With support behind him, he’s now working toward a future he once thought was out of reach. This is the power of mentorship ✨

Mentor Monday 💙 Shoutout to Janelle, @StockNassau County student, with her mentor Jill cheering her on from the stands 🙌 Support like this makes all the difference. Way to go, Janelle!

Confidence grows when students find their voice 💙 Take Stock in College and Career Student Ambassador, Berline from ⁦@UCF⁩ is leading with purpose and inspiring others to do the same. With the right support, students uplift others along the way.

Full circle moment 💙 @takestockmonroe County alumna Daniela Merrill is back at @KLSTornados, now as a mentor giving back to the program that once supported her. She even thanked Mr. Pais for recruiting her in middle school, proof that one connection can change a life.

April is all about impact 💙 This Volunteer Month, we’re celebrating those who give their time, guidance, and support to help students succeed. Your commitment truly changes lives. One hour. One student. One future. ✨ Ready to get started? Sign up ⬇️ takestockinchildren.org/mentor-applica…

Students building confidence 💼✨ Shoutout to @TSICLakeSumter Counties for hosting a Business & Student Etiquette workshop for 61 students, led by mentor Lenka Brady. Real-world skills. Real impact. 🙌 #FutureReady #Mentorship #LifeSkills

We’ve been asked… what were we like in the 90s? 📼 30 years later, and we’re still providing scholarships, mentors, and hope for students across Florida 💙 Leave us a comment if you were a student or a staff member in the 90s! #TakeStockinChildren #Throwback #Mentorship

Getting seniors ready for what’s next 🎓 At a recent workshop with @tsicseminole County, students completed scholarship activation forms and explored additional scholarships, campus resources, and support through Take Stock in College and Career.

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Sarasota for supporting a @sarasotatake Stock student! 👏 Victor, a junior in a machining program, received new safety boots to help him stay protected and focused on building his skills in the shop.

Mentorship isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about showing up. 💙 Sebastian G found support, someone to listen, and someone who believed in him. That helped him grow into a leader making real impact. 🌟 Become a mentor: takestockinchildren.org/mentors/