Seventy-eight seniors receiving college scholarships this year through the Hillsborough Education Foundation's Take Stock in Children program were recognized during the TSIC Scholar Celebration on May 9 at Middleton High School. Also during the event, sponsored by Suncoast Credit Union, 104 new students were inducted into the TSIC program.
Mentor receives HCPS volunteer award
On May 11, Take Stock in Children mentor Helen Gilbart was honored at the Hillsborough County Public Schools Volunteer Awards as the 2017 Our Students, Our Future award recipient. The event, sponsored by Suncoast Credit Union, celebrates those who go beyond the call of duty through their volunteerism efforts.
A mentor in the Take Stock in Children program for six years, Helen has gone above and beyond to serve as a role model for her mentees, at-risk students who attend HCPS middle and high schools. She is committed to building long-lasting, meaningful relationships with her mentees and to helping each of them reach their full potential.
Thank you Helen for changing kids' lives!
HEF hosts Mentor Appreciation Party
We celebrated our amazing Take Stock in Children mentors at a Mentor Appreciation Party on April 27 at Citi. Mentors, mentees and their families enjoyed dinner together, and the mentees got a chance to publicly thank their mentors for the support they provide throughout the school year.
Huge thanks to Citi for hosting the event. And thank you to our mentors for another great year!
Hooked on Education Fishing Tournament raises thousands to support students
Wilder Architecture hosted the 11th Annual Hooked on Education Fishing Tournament benefitting the Hillsborough Education Foundation on April 13 and 14 at the Westshore Yacht Club. Wilder raised a total of $130,000 of in-kind and cash contributions. Thank you Wilder Architecture and to all of the tournament participants!
