As we reflect on 2025, one thing is clear: INK!’s impact is powered by community. Because of the generosity of our donors, partners, volunteers, and advocates, students and educators across St. Johns County public schools received the support they needed to thrive—academically, emotionally, and professionally. This year was marked by meaningful moments and measurable results—from…
INK! acknowledges outstanding work of local teachers Every year, we recognize the dedicated teaching community with two prestigious awards: Teacher of the Year and Rookie Teacher of the Year. On Tuesday, December 16th, representatives of INK! surprised the five Teacher of the Year finalists in the classroom, sharing the exciting news and including students in…
Join Us for an Afternoon of Appreciation & Connection! INK! and Take Stock in Children St. Johns County invite you to our Mentor Mixer, a special event to celebrate our incredible mentors and welcome those interested in learning more about the life-changing impact of mentoring a student. This casual gathering is the perfect opportunity to:…
$25,000 in classroom and schoolwide funding now available for St. Johns County educators. INK! (Investing in Kids) is excited to announce the return of the Champions for Children STEAM+ Grant Program, made possible through a generous partnership with Community First Cares Foundation. Together, we are providing $25,000 in grant funding to support innovative classroom and…
Thanks to a generous $7,981.15 grant from Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), Investing in Kids (INK!) and the St. Johns County School District (SJCSD) are expanding professional learning opportunities for local STEM educators. The funding is part of FPL’s EmPOWERing STEM Educators initiative, a statewide program focused on strengthening math and science instruction through…
Help Us Fill Our Classrooms For Back-to-School! As we gear up for a brand new school year, INK! is calling on our St. Johns County community to help us ensure that every student and teacher starts the year with the tools they need to succeed in the classroom. The 2025–2026 School Supply Drive officially kicks…
13 Seniors Graduate as the 25th Graduating Class of Take Stock in Children – St. Johns County We are proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Take Stock in Children – St. Johns County Class of 2025. This year marks a major milestone — the 25th graduating class from the Take Stock in Children…
The INK! online scholarship portal is open and accepting applications from the Class of 2025. INK! encourages seniors enrolled in a St. Johns County public school to apply for scholarships to support their future education and career goals. Students can complete a merit—and/or needs-based application through the online scholarship portal and apply for multiple scholarships…
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…
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.…