The Education Foundation of Collier County – Champions For Learning is pleased to announce it has received a $20,000 grant from the Collier Community Foundation. These funds will support the Take Stock in Children Program, an academically focused mentoring program that guides students toward successful completion of high school and college enrollment.
The key component of the Take Stock in Children program involves matching newly enrolled students with their Champions For Learning mentor, with whom they will meet regularly during the school year. Mentors provide guidance, motivation, support, and role-modeling to grow our students’ life skills and help them prepare for postsecondary success. Students must remain in the program throughout high school and graduate to earn a two-year, 60-credit hours Florida Prepaid College Foundation scholarship award to mitigate financial barriers in enrolling in college and/or accessing post-secondary education.
“Champions For Learning is thrilled to be awarded grant funding through Collier Community Foundation for our Take Stock in Children Program,” said Barbara Evans, President and CEO of Champions For Learning. “Their grant makes a difference in the lives of our students, many of whom are the first in their families to consider enrolling in college, by empowering them to graduate from high school in strong academic standing and be prepared for postsecondary success.”
The Collier Community Foundation awards annual grants through a competitive application and review process. Selected organizations receive grant dollars from the Foundation’s discretionary funds. These funds were gifted by donors who believe in the Community Foundation’s ability to mobilize resources to address the community’s greatest needs.
About Champions For Learning™
Founded in 1990, the Education Foundation of Collier County – Champions For Learning’s mission is to serve as a catalyst for educational success by investing in Collier’s students and educators. Our Student Programs are designed to equip and prepare students for their future learning and career goals, and our Educator Programs are designed to value, empower, and support our educators to experience professional success. Recognized as the education foundation serving Collier County by the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations, Champions For Learning serves as a unifying force within the community by driving collective action towards the common goal of student and educator success.
Champions For Learning is a volunteer driven organization. Of the 428 people who volunteer with us each year, over half dedicate two to four hours of their time to our organization every week. With dedicated volunteers and a committed administrative team, Champions For Learning embodies the belief that education is everything! For more information about Champions For Learning or to see more of our work, visit our website.
About the Collier Community Foundation:
Collier Community Foundation® is a tax-exempt, public, charitable organization established in 1985 to increase and focus on local private philanthropy. Today, the Collier Community Foundation manages over 850 funds, works with hundreds of nonprofits, and has granted over $362 million to nonprofit organizations, community programs, and scholarships. Informed giving. Powerful results®. Learn more at colliercf.org or call 239-649-5000.