This week, as the Palm Beach International Boat Show fills our waterfront with stunning yachts and the excitement of new journeys, we’re reminded that success—whether on the water or in life—depends on having a clear direction. Without it, even the most promising journey can become a struggle against the tide.
Many of the students in Take Stock in Children Palm Beach enter our program with a 2.5 GPA, feeling like they are lost at sea. They have dreams but no clear way to reach them. Without a mentor, they’re tossed around by the waves—bounced from one challenge to the next, struggling to stay afloat in the face of financial hardship, self-doubt, and a lack of support. Some face storms that no child should have to endure—homelessness, family struggles, and the constant uncertainty of what their future holds.
But when a mentor steps in, everything changes.
A mentor becomes the steady hand at the wheel, helping a student navigate through rough waters. With just a few hours a month, you can be the compass that gives them direction, the lighthouse that helps them see their own potential, and the encouragement that keeps them moving forward even when the seas get rough.
And the impact is bigger than just one student. When a young person in Palm Beach County earns a college degree, they lift up their entire family. They break the cycle of poverty, inspire their younger siblings, and contribute to the future of our community. Every student who stays on course strengthens our schools, our workforce, and our shared future.
Take Stock in Children Palm Beach has a powerful track record—100% of our students graduate high school, and 96% go on to college. But none of that happens without mentors. Right now, we have students ready to begin their journey, but they can’t do it alone.
As captains prepare to set sail at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, we ask you to do the same. Step up. Be the guide a student desperately needs. Help them weather the storms, find their direction, and set sail toward a future they never thought possible.
The sea is rough, but with your help, they won’t be lost. Become a mentor today.
Apply to be a mentor today: https://takestockpalmbeach.
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Call us at: (561) 683-1704
Your time, your guidance, and your belief in a student can change their entire future. Will you step up and be their compass?