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13 May

Congratulations Take Stock in Children Graduates!

May 13, 2016
By CFL Admin

Between the hugs and the excited chatter, the question “where are you going to college?” could be heard throughout the crowd at the Apr...

12 May

Changemakers, Our Work for Students

Senior Mentor of the Year: George M. Walters, Jr.

May 12, 2016
By CFL Admin

Anyone who knows George Walters knows that he has fully invested himself in the Take Stock in Children program. George was first encour...

01 May

Changemakers

Featured Champion: Cindy Helton

May 1, 2016
By CFL Admin

The work of innovative teachers making a difference for students is top on the list for Cindy Helton, Executive Director, Suncoast Cred...

31 Mar

For Students, Our Work for Students

Congratulations to the Induction Class of 2016

March 31, 2016
By CFL Admin

Champions For Learning is proud to announce that 56 students were inducted into the Take Stock in Children Scholarship and Mentoring Pr...

25 Feb

Changemakers, Our Work for Students

Mentor of the Year: Gary Personette

February 25, 2016
By CFL Admin

Gary has always wanted to help young people in a direct and purposeful way. This passion led him to become a mentor in Champions For Le...

23 Feb

For Students, Our Work for Students

Students Receive Help Completing the FAFSA

February 23, 2016
By CFL Admin

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a critical step for families to complete in order for their student ...

18 Feb

Golden Apple News, Our Work for Educators

Champions For Learning Announce Golden Apple Recipients

February 18, 2016
By CFL Admin

On February 18, students in five Collier County classrooms received bushels of Golden Delicious apples as their teachers were surprised...

26 Jan

Changemakers, Supporting Champions For Learning

Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Provides $160,000 grant

January 26, 2016
By CFL Admin

With today’s workplace becoming more competitive and the demand for a post-secondary degree/technical training increasing, the need for...

26 Jan

Changemakers

Featured Champion: Beverly Feagin

January 26, 2016
By CFL Admin

“Education is the key to opportunity,” says Beverly Feagin, Champions For Learning board member, chair of the Volunteer Leadership Coun...

26 Jan

Our Work for Students, Supporting Champions For Learning

Teeing Up For A Child’s Future

January 26, 2016
By CFL Admin

“There are not enough words in the world that can adequately show the impact that Champions For Learning and Take Stock in Children wil...