Suwannee hosts Take Stock in Children orientation

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com “Take Stock in Children was established in 1995 as a non-profit organization in Florida that provides a unique opportunity for deserving, low income youth to escape the cycle of poverty through education,” the Take Stock in Children website reads. The organization is focused on helping students find success through college and finding college scholarships, no matter their financial status. On Tuesday, Aug. 27, there was a Take Stock in Children new student orientation held at the Live Oak Coliseum. The event is an introduction to the program for the new students (mentees). It also provides an opportunity for the mentors to meet the