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Sonya Johnson: Turning Pain into Purpose

When Sonya Johnson, CRPS-A, first meets many of the parents she’ll be working with, it’s at perhaps the worst moment of their lives: the “shelter hearing.” That’s when a judge…

Greg LubereckiDecember 4, 2025

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Strengthening the Safety Net: $4 Million in Support for Local Partners

Our Board of Directors recently approved more than $4 million in grant awards to nonprofit organizations in the region. The grants support several new initiatives designed to stabilize community members…

Greg LubereckiNovember 19, 2025

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2026 TIME Fellows Selected

Twenty-five more Sarasota County Schools educators will receive the resources to complete the educational experience of a lifetime as recipients of Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation’s 2026 TIME Fellowship. Awarded…

Greg LubereckiNovember 10, 2025

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John Brothers Named Barancik Foundation’s Next CEO

We are excited to announce that John Brothers will become Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation’s next President and CEO, effective December 1. John brings decades of diverse experience in philanthropic…

Greg LubereckiOctober 13, 2025

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Foundation honors five more educators with Ripple Effect Teacher Award

Five Sarasota County Schools educators received our Ripple Effect Teacher Award this month. On September 18, Barancik Foundation staff were joined by district and school-level leaders, including Superintendent Terry Connor,…

Greg LubereckiSeptember 23, 2025

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Foundation awards over $8.1 million in grants

Our Board of Directors last week approved $8,154,945 in grants to fund the vital work of nonprofits in Sarasota and the surrounding region. These grant awards include big investments in…

Greg LubereckiJuly 30, 2025

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Report: “Bold action” needed on Sarasota County’s affordable housing crisis

Amid a rapidly growing population and rising housing costs, Sarasota County faces a deep shortage of affordable housing. This shortage negatively affects community health, educational performance, employee recruitment and retention,…

Greg LubereckiJune 5, 2025

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Podcast: Teri Hansen on Philanthropic Leadership and Board Effectiveness

Barancik Foundation President | CEO Teri A Hansen joined nonprofit leadership consultant Michael Corley to talk leadership, governance, and philanthropy on “I 501(c) You – The Podcast for Nonprofit Board…

Greg LubereckiJune 4, 2025

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Five Outstanding Teachers Earn “Ripple Effect” Award

Leaders of the Sarasota County School District and Board and staff members of Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation visited schools from Sarasota to North Port on May 14 to honor…

Greg LubereckiMay 20, 2025

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Foundation Awards $6 Million in Grants

Our Board of Directors recently approved $6 million in grants to improve access to quality education, expand human services for vulnerable community members, strengthen local arts programs, and more. “These…

Greg LubereckiMay 12, 2025

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Application Now Open for 2026 TIME Fellowship

With the end of the school year approaching, Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation encourages Sarasota County Schools educators to make time this summer to plan a dream project that will…

Greg LubereckiApril 29, 2025

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Leadership Transition for Grants and Initiatives Team

Poised for a new phase of growth and community impact, Barancik Foundation is broadening leadership responsibilities on our grants and initiatives team. Effective May 1, longtime Senior Vice President John…

Greg LubereckiApril 23, 2025

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Barancik Foundation welcomes Jeff McCurdy to Board of Directors

Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation’s Board of Directors has elected Jeffrey McCurdy to join the Board as a director. McCurdy has served on Barancik Foundation’s Investment Committee since 2020. McCurdy…

Greg LubereckiApril 14, 2025

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Longtime Foundation Leader Announces Upcoming Retirement

Teri A Hansen, the president and CEO of Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation since July 2015, has announced her plans to retire from the Foundation. Barancik Foundation’s Board of Directors…

Greg LubereckiMarch 27, 2025

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$8 Million in Grants

Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation’s Board of Directors recently approved $8 million in grant awards. The funding will help increase access to quality educational opportunities, connect vulnerable residents to vital…

Greg LubereckiFebruary 25, 2025

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Curiosity, Connection, Community: 10 Years of PINC

All photos by student journalist Lindsay Luberecki. Hundreds of curious, creative, community-minded folks converged on the historic Sarasota Opera House last week for the 10th anniversary edition of the PINC…

Greg LubereckiDecember 12, 2024

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$3.2 Million in Grants to Support Vulnerable Families, Enhance Environmental Sustainability, and More

Barancik Foundation’s Board of Directors recently approved $3.2 million in grants to support vulnerable families, expand access to early education, bolster environmental sustainability, and more. The funding includes: $900,000 to…

Greg LubereckiNovember 19, 2024

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Twenty-five Sarasota County Educators Receive TIME Fellowships

Congratulations to the 25 outstanding Sarasota County Schools educators selected for Barancik Foundation’s 2025 TIME Fellowship! The TIME Fellowship provides public-school educators with the resources to experience meaningful professional renewal…

Greg LubereckiNovember 7, 2024

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Five Great Teachers Surprised with Ripple Effect Award

“I’m not usually speechless, but…,” Kevin Purcell said, trailing off. Mr. Purcell, a 21-year educator at Heron Creek Middle School, had just been presented with the Ripple Effect Teacher Award…

Greg LubereckiSeptember 24, 2024

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September 30 Deadline to Apply for 2025 TIME Fellowship

Sarasota County Schools educators have until September 30 to submit a proposal for Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation’s 2025 TIME Fellowship program. Barancik Foundation will select up to 25 applicants…

Greg LubereckiAugust 22, 2024

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Report: “Bold action” needed on Sarasota County’s affordable housing crisis

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Application Now Open for 2026 TIME Fellowship

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Barancik Foundation welcomes Jeff McCurdy to Board of Directors

Longtime Foundation Leader Announces Upcoming Retirement

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Twenty-five Sarasota County Educators Receive TIME Fellowships

Five Great Teachers Surprised with Ripple Effect Award

September 30 Deadline to Apply for 2025 TIME Fellowship

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