About Us
Transforming Florida one student at a time.
Take Stock in Children, Inc. is a nonprofit organization, transforming Florida one student at a time. Working in every county throughout Florida, Take Stock in Children Palm Beach is 1 of 46 affiliate offices. Our mission is to break the cycle of poverty for low-income, academically qualified students by providing opportunities for a post-secondary education. Through an innovative multi-year model we provide wraparound services to students, with no drop-off of services after high school completion. Students are matched with a caring volunteer mentor, equipped with academically focused intervention, awarded a college scholarship, and provided with post-secondary retention services.
1,200 Students Enrolled
Middle/High School & College
29 Middle & High School Sites
Served in Palm Beach County
$15 Million
In Florida Prepaid Foundation Scholarships
5,000 Volunteer Hours Served
& Over 450 Volunteer Mentors
Executive Committee
Mack Perry
(Board-Chair)
Entrepreneur
Mike Murgio
(Vice-Chair)
CEO/CIO
Co-founder A & M Private Wealth Partners
Eric Ray
(Secretary)
Holland & Knight LLP
CJ Janney
(Treasurer)
Co-founder
YourCFO, LLC
Evan Bolinski
(Immediate Past Chair)
Co-founder
Urban Alpha Partners
Board Members
Keven Allen Jr, M.ED
Florida Atlantic University
The Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program
Director of Development
Dr. Peter Barbatis
Palm Beach State College
VP Student Services and Enrollment Management
Gloria Branch
Palm Beach County School Board
District 5
Jonelle Compiani Feeney
Florida Power & Light Company
Leader Employee Communications
Jake Menges
Political Consultant
Keith Oswald
The School District of Palm Beach County
Chief of Equity and Wellness
Kevin Probel
JLL
Senior Managing Director
Rob Sproull
ASR Group
CSr. VP, Sales & Marketing
