Introducing an Immediate Public Opportunity (IPO)

that allows you to

Take Stock in Your Community

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A real solution for improving graduation rates

welcomeTake Stock in Children remains Jacksonville’s best choice for impact

investors compelled by a return on investment in the social sector. The

Take Stock in Children program is helping grow and connect the emerging

field of impact investing. This is a newly defined domain that combines

traditional and profit-driven business models with philanthropy. For every

dollar invested in the program a return on investment is realized when

students graduate post-secondary with a marketable skill and become contributing members of the

community.

Take Stock in Children is pleased to partner with Underwood’s Jeweler’s to present the Immediate

Public Opportunity (IPO). The IPO is a creative campaign to introduce investors to the opportunities Take Stock

in Children provides Duval students and equally as important to the economic impact Take Stock is making.

Investors have allowed the program to serve thousands of low-income students who possessed

the desire to be much more than their early stations in life foretold. Take Stock Scholars are graduating

from high school and enrolling in college at rates that far exceed their peers. The Take Stock in Children

program has shifted the mission statement from high school dropout prevention to post-secondary

completion for low-income students. Our intensive services start in middle school and follow the student

throughout high school and college. Our goal is attained when each student earns a marketable skill and

breaks the cycle of poverty through transformative education.

Heading into the 2013-14 academic year, the academic and personal enrichment needs of 500

students in Duval middle and high school are being met through active engagement in Take Stock. Our

short-term impact is felt when we offer students a mentor, scholarship, and a way into college. Our long-

term impact is felt when their children follow in their parent’s footsteps and college becomes the only option.

Please join Take Stock in Children in this Immediate Public Opportunity to invest in the lives of

Jacksonville Youth.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Leah Lynch

Director

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Take Stock in Children (TSIC) was established in 1995 as a nonprofit organization that provides a unique opportunity for low income and at-risk students, many from minority families, to escape the cycle of poverty through successful education. We offer our students college scholarships, caring volunteer mentors, in-school support and hope for a better life. Our comprehensive services start in middle school, continue through high school and include the students’ transition into college.

Mentors are truly the key to the success of Take Stock in Children.

They provide the consistent presence of a caring adult in each student’s life. Mentors encourage

students to make correct choices that will help them through high school and into college. In-school support through a Take Stock in Children Student Advocate ensures that students are staying on track academically and that the mentor-student relationship is going well. If a student is having an issue, the advocate can intervene and work with the mentor, school staff and family to implement a plan ensuring success. The advocate becomes an additional resource for the mentor, the student and the family. A pre-paid

scholarship changes the conversation from “if you go to college” to “when you go to college”. It holds the students accountable since it becomes their scholarship to lose. This potent combination makes this investment a sure thing.

about us

How TSIC works

Students are held accountable

• Maintain above a 2.0 GPA

• Remain drug and alcohol free

• Maintain good attendance

• Maintain good behavior

• Meet with mentor regularly

• Graduate from high school with a standard diploma

Each student signs a contract that commits to:

DESERVING LOW-INCOME STUDENT

7th - 9th Grade

High Drop-Out Risk

Academically Promising

Take Stock changes lives through volunteers, mentors and education.

High School Graduation

College Enrollment

Today’s TSIC Statistics

Statewide Statistics

Florida Job Market

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Weekly Mentoring

Encouragement

Guidance

Academic Assistance and Behavioral Monitoring

Individualized Intervention and Remediation

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Academic Assistance and Behavioral Monitoring

Individualized Intervention and Remediation

ACCOUNTABILITY

CASE MANAGEMENT

MENTORING

67.7% Overall graduation rate in Duval County

74%

5.2%

of the 2010 class are still in college or have graduated in three years

Florida public college graduation rate of full-time students with an associate’s degree graduating in two years

28%Statewide low-income college enrollment

56%

63%

35%

17.9%

56%

Graduation rate of low-income students

By 2020, jobs require a career certification or college degree

of the 2010 class graduated with a two-year degree or certification

Florida public college graduation rate of full-time students with an associate’s degree graduating in three years

Statewide average college enrollment

95%

35%

33%

25.9%

94%

TSIC graduation rate

Florida adults who currently have an associate’s degree or higher

of the 2010 class have graduated and are transferred to a university within three years

Florida public college graduation rate of full-time students with an associate’s degree graduating in four years

TSIC college enrollment

return on investment

Melkevia MorrisMelkevia became a Take Stock in Children Scholar in the 5th grade. Being the youngest of 6 children and the only one to attend and graduate from college is an accomplishment that demonstrates the exceptional influence TSIC has had on her life. The requirements from the TSIC program, support from her dedicatedmentor and family, and her faith in God

have collectively aided Melkevia in the opportunity to participate in, and excel at an array of challenging experiences. This involvement has helped her to develop a unique skill set and a level of perseverance that has motivated her to overcome every obstacle. Melkevia graduated from Jean Ribault High School in 2005 with Honors, while juggling her responsibilities asthe senior class president. She continued to further hereducation at the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University,where she obtained her Bachelors of Science Degree inAccounting, Summa Cum Laude, but her hunger for educationdid not cease. She also earned a Master of Taxation Degreefrom the University of Central Florida in 2010. At the age of 25,Melkevia is a Certified Public Accountant in the State ofFlorida and is currently employed as a Tax Associate atPricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP. She also freely gives back to her community by serving as a TSIC mentor. In the words of Melkevia, “I am forever grateful for such a prestigiousorganization that stood behind me 110% during the critical times when it mattered the most.”

Diane Ireland and Stephanie Sexton Diane Ireland in regards to Stephanie Sexton:When asked to take on a mentee who was a junior in

high school, I thought it would be too late to forge areal relationship. However, when I heard that the young lady’sprevious mentor had left her, I felt the need to step in. It wasa great decision! I felt close to Stephanie the moment I mether. She was open and smiling. Throughout my twoyears with her I have watched Stephanie jump on opportunities most kids would have passed up, her resilience when she faceddisappointment, and her tenacity when she felt she couldimprove her situations. As a mentor I feel my goal is to make sure my student understands what it takes to be successful. Take Stock kids all want to be successful, but they don’t always know how to stand out among the competition. With Stephanie this was an easy task.

Stephanie Sexton in regards to Diane Ireland:I am moving to Gainesville to attend Santa Fe College. Mrs.Ireland has a lake house close by and has invited my mom andI to spend time there. We even plan to keep in touch via Skype.Mrs. Ireland was the best mentor I could have asked for. She made sure to be there every single week for two years. She was always dependable and helpful. Whenever I had struggles at home, I knew I could go to her for advice and wisdom. Each visit was during lunchtime and shewould consistently go out of her way to make or buy me meals,which I greatly appreciated. On my birthday she even surprised me with a cake and told me an encouraging speech about college and the future, which made me cry. Thank you so much Mrs. Ireland and TSIC!

Students and Parents/ Guardians Sign a Performance Contract

Students Remain Alcohol, Crime and Drug Free

Students Maintain a Minimum 2.0 GPA and Graduate from High School

Support Until Graduation from College or Vocational School

EMPLOYMENT

ACCOUNTABILITYSCHOLARSHIP

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Florida adults who currently have an associate’s degree or higher

success stories

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Underwood’s has been committed to the Jacksonville community since 1940 and has thrived in four distinctive stores in our city. With a steadfast dedication to provide quality services and merchandise to its customers, Underwood’s has been named “Best Jeweler in Jacksonville” for over 20 years. Making certain not to disappoint, Underwood’s is well aware of its high expectation to be the best and has no plans of changing its standards in the future.

Since 1977, Venetian jewelry designer, Roberto Coin, has devoted his life to a passion for innovative design. His diverse collection is defined by a common thread – a thoughtful balance of elegance and creativity. Inspired by an ancient Egyptian legend each original piece is marked with the signature hidden ruby – Coin’s blessing for a long life, health and happiness.

The Return on Investment Drawing presented by Underwood’s and Roberto Coin

allows shareholders in the Take Stock in Children 2013-2014 IPO to be entered in to a drawing for an original Roberto Coin piece of jewelry.

For every $25 Charitable Stock purchased, the investor or business name will be entered into the drawing one time. The campaign will run from November 2013 through April of 2014. On May 1st, 2014 Underwood’s will host the Stock Holder’s Meeting at their Ponte Vedra location. All who have purchased stock can celebrate their wise investment in Jacksonville’s youth. The original Roberto Coin piece will be given to the shareholder whose name is selected.

This is an exclusive opportunity for individual investors to make a small contribution that will pay huge dividends to Jacksonville as our scholars stay in school, achieve a post-secondary education and become productive, participating members of our community.

the return oninvestmentdrawing

Presented by Underwood’s Jewelers and Roberto Coin

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order form Immediate Public OpportunityTo invest in the lives of Jacksonville students. Thank you for your support!

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Please make check to Take Stock in Children Duval Mail to: 601 West State Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202

(904) 632-3315

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Order online at www.takestockduval.org

Take Stock in Children 601 West State Street

Jacksonville, Florida 32202(904) 632-3315

Visit our website at:www.takestockduval.org