Take Stock in Children Students

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What is a
Mentee?

men·tee

/'men tee'/

noun

a person who is guided by a mentor

SYNONYMS: learner, scholar, student, trainee, apprentice, pupil, achiever, dreamer

0 Students

Successfully serviced since 1995

0+
Middle & High
School Students

Attending 814 Florida Public Schools

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Postsecondary
Scholars

Attending Florida's 40 public colleges and universities

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Mentors

Take Stock mentors have collectively completed 3,145,860 volunteer mentor hours.

$0 Million

Florida Prepaid Foundation Projects STARS College Scholarships

484 Students

Students served across Escambia County since 2001

484
Middle & High
School Students

Students served across Escambia County since 2001

190+
Postsecondary
Scholars

At Florida public colleges & universities

142
Active Mentors

Active volunteer mentors in the county

$3.2 Million

Scholarship dollars supporting Escambia County students

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What is a Take Stock Scholar?

  • A student committed to academic success
  • A student who shows determination, leadership potential, and a desire for a brighter future
  • A mentee who is willing to listen and learn
  • A student who remains crime-free and drug-free

What commitments does a
Take Stock Scholar make?

  • Stay on track academically, maintain a 2.0 GPA
  • Meet weekly with their mentor, 30–45 minutes during the school day (minimum 15 sessions per school year)
  • Communicate with their Mentor and College Readiness Coach throughout the school year
  • Participate in program events
  • Maintain good citizenship and have minimal absences

What does Take Stock in Children provide?

  • A caring Mentor who believes in their Scholar
  • Access to resources, workshops, and opportunities to grow
  • Academic and college-readiness support throughout school
  • A new laptop for college
  • A 4-year college tuition scholarship

How do I become a Take Stock Scholar?

Scholar Spotlight: Khale

“It is truly my honor to be Khale's mentor. I'm excited to see the incredible person she grows into and I can't wait to watch her succeed in life. I look forward to our weekly sessions more than she knows. They make Fridays all the better.”

— Danielle R., Khale's mentor