 scholarship program for at-risk youth from low-income families. Our students promise to: • remain drug and crime free, • maintain good grades, • meet with a mentor • graduate from high school. Since the program began in 1995, 125 students of TSIC of Sarasota County have graduated high school and attended college. Our graduation rate is 97%, a rate well above the county-wide average, and Take Stock in Children of Sarasota County exclusively serves at-risk youth!! Currently, over 220 students are active in Sarasota County and growing! However, thousands of students qualify each and every year. The goal is to provide Scholarships, Mentors & Hope to every qualified, deserving student in Sarasota County. One hour per week can change a child’s life! Youth with mentors are: • 52% less likely to skip school • 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs • 33% less likely to engage in a fight • 27% less likely to begin drinking alcohol To learn more about how you can invest in the future of Sarasota County youth please contact the office: 941-358-4407 or email: info@takestocksarasota.org Take Stock in Children of Sarasota County, Inc. In return, students receive: • a full-tuition scholarship to college or vocational/technical school through the Florida Prepaid College Program • a caring, trained volunteer mentor from the community who meets with them once per week for an hour; a mentor is a trusted friend who cares for and encourages a student • program staff support, life skills trainings, educational and career workshops and other opportunities If you are interested in becoming a mentor, a donor or a participating student please fill out attached form and we will be in contact with you. For more information on our program please click here to visit our website http://www.takestocksarasota.org. |