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Feb 09, 2012
Before Ivan Simon is asked about his dream job, he utters little more than a quiet “yes, sir” between questions. But he perks up as he describes his desire to study criminal justice upon graduating from high school. “I want to be a police officer,” Ivan says, as his shy expression transforms into a brimming smile. The junior at Dr. Phillips High School and 129 of his peers from across Orange County were recognized Thursday for their involvement with Take […]
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Feb 03, 2011
Take Stock in Children of Orange County held its annual ceremony today, recognizing incoming and returning students at Valencia Community College’s West Campus on Thursday, February 3. The program celebrated the addition of 24 new seventh graders looking to make the most of the opportunity to advance their education. The Florida Citrus Sports Foundation — the TSIC program’s founding partner in Orange County — has made a $200,000 contribution for 2011. Take Stock in Children of Orange County held its […]
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May 28, 2009
Florida Citrus Sports Chief Executive Officer Steve Hogan announced today that the FCSports Foundation has made a $1 million donation to help local administrator Valencia Community College bring Take Stock in Children (TSIC) to Orange County. FCSports, the founding partner, has committed to sponsor children for five years in the program at $200,000 per year. Take Stock in Children is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing scholarships and mentors to qualifying low-income, at-risk youth in Florida. Since its inception in […]
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