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Overview
Orange County Take Stock in Children, one of Valencia's signature programs, in partnership with Orange County Public Schools, pairs community leader mentors with students starting in the 8th grade. The program rewards students with a 2+2 Florida Pre-paid scholarship opportunity to students who successfully graduate high school. Students can attend a two year community college and state university of their choice.
In their words
Meet our students, mentors and advocates
  
Founding Partner
Steve Hogan, CEO, Florida Citrus Sports
"You young people are our MVP's. We can't wait to celebrate your successes in life."
Dr. Sanford Shugart
President, Valencia College
"We have many children in our county that are dreaming of going to college, and we are committed to making that dream a reality. This program will provide our children with a chance to obtain a higher education and will help them get there with the guidance of a caring mentor through middle and high school."
Elisha González Bonnewitz
Executive Director
Orange CountyTake Stock in Children
"Our students have daily challanges, deal with various struggles but still find a way to be successful."
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To volunteer as a mentor, provide a tax-deductible contribution or to obtain more information about Take Stock in Children of Orange County, please contact Orange County Take Stock in Children, at 407-582-3336 or takestockinchildren@valenciacollege.edu
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