I have had the opportunity to serve as a mentor with PBC Take Stock in Children since 2012. This organization has impacted many future leaders who otherwise wouldn’t have the financial means of obtaining an advanced education from a higher institution of learning. I have had four mentees graduate through TSIC. Mentors provide additional positive guidance and help equip those students in many areas, most importantly are the bonds that are created between the mentor and mentee. I inspire them where this may be missing in the home. I encourage my mentees to be the best they can be and know their value and worth. I share life experiences with my mentees; I listen to what their dreams are and help them prepare their strategic plan to achieve them. Take Stock in Children also provides college coaches who visit the schools, students attend workshops through TSIC and TSIC invest in their mentors. I cannot write all the positive initiatives that are provided by TSIC and their awesome staff. I am grateful and blessed to be a part of this outstanding organization.
Review from Guidestar
As a long time funder of this agency, we value their approach to higher education. The more children we can educate through college and beyond, the greater the benefit to our society. Additionally, we have been mentors with Take Stock for 5+ years. We now have a greater understanding of the challenges these students face daily. We know that Take Stock does an exemplary job in helping the students to meet and surpass these challenges. We highly recommend this agency.
Review from Guidestar
Take Stock in Children Palm Beach is the hidden gem of our community. It is incredible to see the way mentors, college readiness coaches, and the staff transforms students who would have otherwise been overlooked. The program does not drop students off after high school graduation. What sets Take Stock in Children Palm Beach apart is the college retention services offered to ensure students are workforce ready.
Review from Guidestar
As a Board Member of Take Stock In Children for over 5 years, I have seen tremendous growth in the organization. We have been able to provide in excess of 150 scholarships per year to needy, but deserving students. Additionally, we have made great progress with our college retention plan to ensure that our graduates are having success at the college level as well.
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I have been the Mentor Coordinator for almost 7 years with Take Stock in Children. The lives that I have seen transformed from uncertainty to hope and success, due to our mentors and program, goes beyond measure.
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I work as a mentor for three amazing kids, and the difference that this scholarship is going to make for them cannot be understated. Without this program, they would be unable to make it through their first year of college - not to mention the awesome support and mentoring that this program provides.
Highly recommended - you won't find a more worthy cause.
Review from Guidestar
TSIC has been so very supportive of me as a new mentor! Being a mentor with Take Stock in Children (Palm Beach) has both reinforced and grown my passion for advocacy. Now more than ever I look forward to the success of my mentees as I journey with them through High School while seeing their evolution of 'self'
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Take Stock in Children is making a huge difference in the lives of the students of Palm Beach County. I have seen the lives of students changed in a comprehensive way due to the funding and opportunities this organization provides to our students. (Photo Credit: Catherine Awashti)
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I first learned about Take Stock in Children of Palm Beach County mentorship and scholarship programs in 2012. I was immediately drawn to the accountability placed on students to maintain good grades, good community involvement, and meeting with a mentor in order to earn a scholarship for secondary education. Having been a mentor now for 6.5 years, I have gained more than I have invested. My two students have given me perspective on their life experiences and how they are determined to improve their position in life. It has been the most rewarding time spent!
Review from Guidestar
It is so rewarding to be involved with a non-profit that accomplishes such great feats with their student population. We deal with low-income, high risk students, many of whom come into our program without a sense of direction. When they finally graduate as high school seniors, they are heading to colleges, universities, etc. to not only make a difference in their own lives, but also in the lives of others by paying it forward. Mentoring and Scholarships-a marriage made in heaven!
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Take Stock has changed my life as a mentor to two students. Take Stock is changing their lives and making sure they receive education past high school. Great organization
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