Tonika, a mother of two from Manatee County, had reached her breaking point. With an unstable living situation, no job, and no support, she did not know where to seek…
Kaitlyn PerezMarch 16, 2023
The following story, written by Daniel Antonio Miguel, was published by Florida Policy Institute on November 3, 2022. In recent years, Florida has become one of the least affordable places…
Barancik FoundationNovember 9, 2022
The essence: Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation has recently approved grants for affordable housing, human services, and projects that promote environmental sustainability. This funding brings Barancik Foundation’s total philanthropic investment…
Barancik FoundationAugust 22, 2022
The strained labor market is putting pressure on preschools to find and retain quality talent. This is especially true in Sarasota County, where there are hundreds of open positions for…
Barancik FoundationJune 6, 2022
The essence: Recently approved grants from Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation will address areas such as hunger and food insecurity, support affordable housing opportunities, and promote projects that enhance diversity,…
Barancik FoundationMay 13, 2022
“The earlier the investment, the greater the return.” Once upon a time, our founders, Chuck and Margie Barancik, asked staff to research ways to address summer learning loss for students…
Barancik FoundationApril 19, 2022
Child-care centers wavered during the pandemic, scrambling to stay open on razor-thin budgets and with little federal and state guidance. Some closed, others eked by, barely able to afford to…
Barancik FoundationApril 5, 2022
Recent funding from Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation reinforces the organization’s focus on student success, family enrichment, and environmental stewardship. This is the largest grant cycle in the Foundation’s eight-year…
Barancik FoundationFebruary 14, 2022
Ideas usually start with lightbulb moments, and so does building a sustainable movement. Launched in 2019, Partners for Green Places (PFGP) was born with the goal of supporting nonprofits as…
Barancik FoundationJanuary 25, 2022