The Board of Directors of the St. Johns County Education Foundation doing business as Investing in Kids (INK!) hosts regular meetings throughout the school year. The public is welcome to attend Board and Committee meetings to learn more about the programs, services, and resources INK! provides to St. Johns County public schools, students, and teachers…
Today is World Mental Health Day. Today, October 10, is a day is to raise awareness of mental health and drive positive change in support of mental health. A simple conversation can make a huge difference to someone who is struggling with their mental health. Check in with a friend, colleague, or family member, and…
The “ConnectED” conference of the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations (Consortium) in Orlando September 19 provided a great opportunity to surprise INK! Executive Director Cathy Newman with special recognition for her engagement in the statewide organization. The Joe Rizzo Learner & Leader Award is presented annually to a local education foundation leader who is active…
In this episode, Ian and Cathy speak with Teresa Andrews, Director of Fund Development at EPIC Behavioral Healthcare, and Emma Benoit, a suicide survivor who shares her story to inspire hope and change. In August, INK! and EPIC partnered with the St. Johns County School District (SJCSD) and local mental and behavioral health providers to…
The Board of Directors of the St. Johns County Education Foundation doing business as Investing in Kids (INK!) will host a combined meeting of the Executive and Finance Committees on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 8:30 AM at the Fullerwood Training Center, 1st Floor Auditorium, 10 Hildreth Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32084. The public is…
In this episode of The INK! Podcast, St. Johns County School District Superintendent Mr. Tim Forson sits down with Ian and Jim to share an update on the start of the 2024-2025 school year. Tune in to hear more about new school openings, FAST progress monitoring, school grades and Career Academies! This August, the St.…
The 1905 Family of Restaurants hosts the 27th Annual Community Harvest program through the month of September 2024 at restaurants across Florida We are excited to share that INK!’s Take Stock in Children-St. Johns County college scholarship program has been selected by the 1905 Family Of Restaurants to benefit from the 27th Annual Community Harvest…
In partnership with the St. Johns County Behavioral Health Consortium, Investing in Kids (INK!) is excited to announce the launch of SJCresilient.com, an online resource created to empower the St. Johns County community and increase awareness of and access to local mental and behavioral health resources. This new website provides educational materials, informative videos, counseling…
The Board of Directors of the St. Johns County Education Foundation doing business as Investing in Kids (INK!) hosts regular meetings throughout the school year. The public is welcome to attend Board and Committee meetings to learn more about the programs, services, and resources INK! provides to St. Johns County public schools, students, and teachers…
My Ascension spotlights the story of 16-year-old Emma Benoit, a cheerleader who was paralyzed by a suicide attempt. INK!, EPIC Behavioral Healthcare, the United Way of St. Johns County, and the St. Johns County School District are collaborating to bring the documentary film “My Ascension” back to St. Johns County over multiple dates this August.…