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Spurring Imagination at Sarasota County Libraries

Imagine a child walking into a library, and instead of finding a wall of hardcover books and editorials, they discover an oasis of high-tech tools, gadgets and gizmos. In this…

Barancik FoundationDecember 12, 2020

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Family Comes First

A child’s success begins with the parent. That’s why when children are enrolled at Children First, parents and caregivers are welcomed into the family as well. The organization’s Families First…

Barancik FoundationDecember 11, 2020

Justice for Foster Care Youth

Most teenagers revel in the idea of spending a night over at a friend’s house—but the reality is far from a slumber party for those who rely on it. For…

Barancik FoundationDecember 7, 2020

#FinancialEmpowerment

Social Security Outreach, Access and Recovery

There’s no simple blueprint for creating a system of care for homeless adults—but making use of existing dollars is a no-brainer. Disability and Social Security benefits are available for many…

Barancik FoundationNovember 30, 2020

#UnityThroughArt

Changing Lives on the Theatre Stage

Imagination has the power to change lives, but it needs the right environment to flourish. Unmatched in the region, Florida Studio Theatre School offers opportunities for children to discover their creativity through…

Barancik FoundationNovember 24, 2020

#EnvironmentalStewardship

Nature Makes the Best Classroom

Imagine summer break without parks, waterways and other green spaces. Welcome to an all-too-typical reality for children when school gets out. Bored, uninspired, dormant. In 2017, Barancik Foundation dreamed big…

Barancik FoundationNovember 22, 2020

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Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation Board Grants $3 Million

Recent funding from Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation focuses on supporting health and human service needs, providing equitable pathways to higher education, and reinforcing workforce and mentorship development. “We are…

Barancik FoundationNovember 20, 2020

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Training the Trainer

Never underestimate the power of a parent to heal their child. This is at the core of Child Parent Psychotherapy, a leading trauma intervention model for infants and children. Yet…

Barancik FoundationOctober 15, 2020

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A Systemic Change in Addressing Childhood Hunger

After a baby is born, a series of tests ensure that the newborn leaves the hospital safe, happy, and healthy. But what happens after that child arrives home? One simple…

Barancik FoundationSeptember 22, 2020

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Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation Board Awards $2.7 Million

Recent funding from Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation focuses on supporting health and human service needs, building equity for communities of color, and protecting our environment. Half of the grant…

Barancik FoundationAugust 21, 2020

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