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Mentor and Student Highlights | Take Stock in Children Manatee Mentor: Peg DelegatoStudents: Skylar, Marlene, Stephanie Peg Delegato’s belief in the power of respect was shaped early in life. Growing up in Detroit, she began volunteering with Focus HOPE, an organization committed to overcoming racism and poverty through practical action. That experience sparked the lifelong […]

Investing in Futures: Highlights from the 2024 Take Stock in Children Manatee Impact Report At Take Stock in Children of Manatee County, we believe in breaking the cycle of poverty through education, mentorship, and a meaningful investment in our youth. Our 2024 Annual Impact Report showcases another year of incredible strides, and we’re thrilled to

Seniors Highlight | Congratulations to the Class of 2025! This May, 55 Take Stock seniors from across Manatee County will cross the graduation stage and head into the next chapter of their lives. They’ve studied, planned, persevered, and grown. Some balanced homework with part-time jobs or caregiving at home. Others stayed after school for clubs,

Take Stock in Children of Manatee County and Suncoast Credit Union present Cheers to 30 Years! This milestone event was a celebration of our legacy and an opportunity to raise funds to support post-secondary and housing scholarships for our scholars. Donate Today https://manateetakestock.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/FY-24-TSIC-SM-Designs.mp4

Mentor Highlight | Anne LeBaron, CEO of Take Stock in Children Manatee & Mentor When Anne LeBaron is asked what it takes to be a mentor, she doesn’t quote a manual or list credentials. Her answer is simple: a heart. “Not just a heartbeat,” she jokes, “but the willingness to care, to listen, and to

The Take Stock Effect Watch Take Stock’s 30 Year Celebration Video on Canva https://vimeo.com/924145192?share=copyhttps://vimeo.com/924144840?share=copyhttps://vimeo.com/924145246?share=copyhttps://vimeo.com/1005954076?share=copyhttps://youtu.be/xshHMI3wngQ?feature=sharedhttps://vimeo.com/908295887?share=copyhttps://youtu.be/HEeqOqQ92YQ?feature=shared

RSVP More information coming soon, including sponsorship opportunities, ticket pricing, and ways to donate at the event! Thank you for letting us know if you can make the birthday celebration! Can’t make it? You can still make a difference! Give a gift of $25 or more and help sponsor a scholar’s academic journey! 🎓✨ DONATE

CEO UPDATE: Celebrating Growth and Achievements Dear Community Members, As spring approaches, I’m thrilled to share some key highlights. Firstly, a big THANK YOU to our donors, especially those who supported and attended our recent Murder and Mystery gala. Your generosity fuels our mission and shapes the future of our community. Our program continues to

Empowering Futures After enduring what felt like an endless period of remote learning, schools nationwide once again buzzed with the energy of face-to-face education in the 2021-2022 school year. However, for students enrolled in the Take Stock program in Manatee County, the return to in-person classes brought with it a wave of uncertainty about their

This year, we have the privilege of celebrating Anne LeBaron, CEO of Take Stock in Children – Manatee County, as the recipient of the Tiger Bay Pat Glass Award for Educational Leadership. Anne’s dedication to education and her impact on the community have earned her this prestigious recognition. As CEO of Take Stock in Children