Scholarships, Mentors, & Hope
Take Stock Mission
The mission of Take Stock in Children is to create pathways to post-secondary education for students who face economic and systemic barriers. By providing scholarships, mentorship, and comprehensive support services, Take Stock empowers motivated and deserving students to achieve their academic and career goals—helping to build brighter futures for individuals, families, and communities. They achieve this through a multi-pronged approach including scholarships, mentoring, and support services.
The Student Impact
Living My College Dream Thanks to Take Stock in Children
Take Stock In Children has blessed me with multiple scholarships that are allowing me to live the college experience to the fullest without any worries of financial instability. Coordinators Kelly Suba, Denise McGirr, and Meloney Jones have been through scholarship processes every step of the way (even when I need help at midnight). I am extremely grateful for all the opportunities Take Stock In Children of Manatee has opened up for me! Thank you to all the donors, mentors, and coordinators for helping me! ~Madison, Class of 2025 Alumna
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."
The Mentor Impact
Anne,You have put together a wonderful team of dedicated members and set the example by tirelessly working for the youth in our community. Take Stock in Manatee County continues to make huge differences in the lives and futures of all who are part of it, and not just for the mentees but mentors as well.Thank you for providing support as a mentor and thank you for your service to others!Sincerely,Roxanne
