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Community-wide Investment Allows Child Protection Center to Intensify Prevention Efforts

In 2019, data showing the child abuse rate in Florida steadily declining proved that local and state-wide efforts to prevent and respond to abuse are working. While the trend is…

Barancik FoundationFebruary 11, 2020

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Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation Board Approves $4.9 Million in Grant Funding

Recent funding from Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation continues its focus on mental health, education, and creating intergenerational cycles of opportunity for families. “Margie once told us, ‘We can’t change…

Barancik FoundationJanuary 31, 2020

Providing Low-cost Reproductive Healthcare and Outreach Education

In recent years, Sarasota County has experienced a significant rise in sexually transmitted disease rates. But research shows when sex education is comprehensive, young adults feel more informed, make safer…

Barancik FoundationJanuary 22, 2020

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In Loving Memory – 2019 Year in Review

We are grateful for the outpouring of community support after the passing of Chuck and Margie. Since our founding, it was a day that was discussed and thought through, but…

Barancik FoundationJanuary 1, 2020

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Always Remember Your Pride

Lights dim, a sun rises, and The Lion King comes to life on stage. But beyond awesome costumes, music and choreography, the musical brings a better feature to wow a young female…

Barancik FoundationDecember 15, 2019

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UnidosNow Ramps up Preparation for Community’s Future Latino Leaders

With the average ratio of 500 students to one academic advisor in our public high schools, students’ resources are limited when it comes time for assistance with college and scholarship…

Barancik FoundationNovember 26, 2019

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Students Help Students Get Innovative at Sarasota County Schools

The Venice High School students sitting at their desks during a special presentation on November 7 looked just about how you’d expect a room of teenagers to look at 7:45…

Barancik FoundationNovember 13, 2019

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Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation Board Approves $3.8 Million in Grant Funding

Recent funding from Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation strengthens organizational programming to support emerging needs in the community. Amplifying Family Strengthening Programs A six-year, $1,251,000 grant to Children First to…

Barancik FoundationNovember 1, 2019

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Life-changing Encounters Are Taking Place at Harvest House

As wages fail to climb at the same rate of housing and living costs, more local families are finding it increasingly difficult to bounce back after experiencing financial distress. Without…

Barancik FoundationOctober 22, 2019

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Saving the Planet Starts at the Local Level

Partners for Green Places (PGP), a collaborative movement and grant program designed to inspire organizations and nonprofits to implement sustainable measures, launched a community-wide initiative towards a greener future on…

Barancik FoundationOctober 16, 2019

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