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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

Florida Prepaid Foundation’s Project STARS: Empowering At-Risk Students Towards Higher Education Since its establishment in 1990, the Stanley Tate Project STARS (Scholarship Tuition for At-Risk Students) Program has been the flagship initiative of the Florida Prepaid Foundation, making significant strides in empowering at-risk students to pursue higher education. Project STARS operates as a private-to-public scholarship

January is National Mentoring Month! Mentors are the heart of the Take Stock in Children program! We want to express our gratitude to all our dedicated Take Stock volunteer mentors who generously give their time to positively impact the lives of our students across Manatee County, exemplified by mentors like Jim G. Jim, a devoted

https://manateetakestock.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/TSIC-Stocktoberfest-Ad-2.mp4 Looking to make a difference this October? Donating appreciated stock is a brilliant way to support causes close to your heart. Not only does it create a positive impact, but it can also bring you valuable tax benefits. What’s New? 🌟Exciting news! Take Stock in Children Manatee is thrilled to extend our stock gift

Recently, Take Stock in Children – Manatee took a significant step in nurturing the leadership potential of our high school students and mentors. The organization hosted a dinner event and presented the “Lead ‘Em Up” initiative, a program that goes beyond academics, aiming to shape well-rounded, confident individuals poised for success. At its core, Lead

In an extraordinary collaboration that embodies the spirit of community, Sun and Suds Carwash has joined hands with Take Stock in Children – Manatee to illuminate the path to a brighter future. Together, they are raising funds for student scholarships, igniting the flames of hope and possibility in the hearts of aspiring young minds. Fueling