Scholarships, Mentors, & Hope
The Mission
Take Stock in Children – Manatee endeavors to offer deserving students scholarships, mentorship, and a beacon of hope, enabling them to realize success throughout their college journey and in all aspects of their lives.
Post-Weather Related Support
In the aftermath of the area’s weather-related disaster, we are committed to supporting our students, their families, and our mentors. Below, you’ll find valuable resources and services designed to help you navigate challenges and recover during this time. Our goal is to ensure everyone in our community has the support they need to move forward in their lives.
If you are a Take Stock Manatee student, family member, or mentor, please consider taking our Post-Weather Related Needs Assessment. This will allow us to better understand how we can support our Take Stock Manatee families and mentors after the recent weather disaster. By sharing your needs with us, we may be able to provide resources or services that can support you during this time.
Resources For Those Affected:
We will continue to monitor the situation and assess the best ways to support those affected in our community. In partnership with the Manatee Community Foundation, we are providing a few key contacts and resources that may be helpful:
- Manatee County Extreme Weather Dashboard
- Manatee County Disaster Relief Efforts: Manatee County (mymanatee.org/storm)
- Dial 311 for answers and to connect with resources
- Hope Florida (get/give help): hopeflorida.com or 1-833-438-4673
- Crisis Clean Up Hotline (All Parties): 1-844-965-1386
- Samaritan’s Purse Hotline (Individuals): 1-833-747-1234
- FL Baptist Disaster Relief Hotline (Individuals): 904-253-0502
- Private Sector Hotline (Businesses): 850-815-4925 | ESF18@em.myflorida.com
- Manatee County Disaster Relief Efforts: Home – Manatee County (mymanatee.org)
Thank you for your generosity and compassion during this time. Together, we can make a significant impact on the recovery efforts for those affected by Hurricane Helene.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES BELOW:
STAY INFORMED:
STAY INFORMED:
- Manatee Community Foundation
- Anna Maria Island Hurricane Helene Relief
- Manatee County Government
- Dial 311 for any storm recovery related questions
FOOD, WATER, HOUSING (for those affected):
FOOD, WATER, HOUSING:
For those affected: Manatee County Distribution Centers (MREs, Tarps, Water)
- GT Bray Park – 5502 33rd Avenue Drive West – Hours of Operation: 8 AM- 8 PM
- Bennett Park – 400 Cypress Creek Blvd – Hours of Operation: 8 AM- 8 PM
- Blackstone Park – 2112 14th Ave West - Hours of Operation: 8 AM- 8 PM
- Wakeland – 1812 27th Street East – Hours of Operation: 8 AM- 8 PM
- COB Parking Garage – 3rd Ave West and 10th Street West – Hours of Operation: 8 AM- 8 PM
Feeding Tampa Bay: https://volunteer.feedingtampabay.org/disaster- response<https://volunteer.feedingtampabay.org/disaster-response>
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Manatee County is organizing a community-wide volunteer effort to help fully asses our neighbors’ human needs.
- When: October 1st, 2nd, and/or 3rd, 2024 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
- Location: Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto (transportation to survey locations will be provided)
- Volunteers Needed: 300 per day
EMERGENCY HOUSING:
EMERGENCY HOUSING:
FEMA: You can apply for a FEMA hotel voucher at DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also apply by phone at (800) 621-3362, or by visiting a Disaster Recovery Center. The phone line is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
If you’re eligible for assistance, you can use your FEMA registration number to search for a hotel that accepts FEMA assistance at femaevachotels.com. You can call the hotel to confirm availability and provide your estimated arrival time. When you arrive at the hotel, you’ll need to provide your FEMA registration number, name and the last four digits of your Social Security number. You’ll also need a valid photo ID.
STAY CONNECTED:
STAY CONNECTED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS:
- Florida Power and Light
- Knight Foundation
- Manatee Community Foundation
- Mosaic
- Oysters Rock Hospitality / Anna Maria Oyster Bar
- Women’s Resource Center Facebook page, and
The Take Stock Effect
The Impact on Students
Ms. Kelly just gave me an update on the housing scholarship. Thank you so much for your generosity and guidance over the past 7 years. It means a lot to me, and I can't believe how fast it all went by!
Right now I’m set on what I want to do after graduation whether it is going straight into graduate school or working for a couple of years before going to graduate school. Either way, I want to be involved in the coral research field and restore the Florida Reef Tract using the scientific method.
Again, thank you for everything you and Take Stock in Children have done for me."
Providing Hope Since 1996
Providing Hope Since the mid-90's
Since 1996, Take Stock has stepped into the communities that need the most help- and the impact has been nearly instant. To date, Take Stock in Children Manatee has sent nearly 600 underserved students to college. We hope to continue the important work being done to help at-risk students through educational opportunities and support mentors volunteering their time to making an impact in a student’s life!
Socioeconomic Marginalization...
Adversity continues to be a prevalent concern in our society, and Take Stock is committed to addressing it within our communities. Numerous studies have indicated that individuals born into challenging economic and educational circumstances face significant obstacles in breaking free from those conditions unless external assistance intervenes. Take Stock’s comprehensive approach, encompassing mentorship programs and scholarships, equips our scholars with not only academic support but also the essential moral and emotional guidance required for sustained achievement.
