Imagine for a minute you’re in third-grade. You’re eight years old, and recess just ended. Now it’s time for that dreaded subject—math. As you wait for class to begin, you…
ArchiveDecember 14, 2020
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Sarasota’s coastal environment and the visitors it attracts provide social and economic value to our community, but many of the attractive features of our local ecosystem are now threatened by…
ArchiveDecember 14, 2020
Prizes play a big role in advancing scientific breakthroughs. However, many major awards honor well-established scientists who are usually in the least need of recognition and funding, squeezing out opportunities…
ArchiveDecember 14, 2020
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…
ArchiveDecember 12, 2020
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…
ArchiveDecember 11, 2020
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…
ArchiveDecember 7, 2020
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…
ArchiveNovember 30, 2020
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…
ArchiveNovember 24, 2020
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…
ArchiveNovember 22, 2020
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…
ArchiveNovember 20, 2020
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…
ArchiveOctober 15, 2020
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…
ArchiveSeptember 22, 2020
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…
ArchiveAugust 21, 2020
Covid-19 and social distancing has put strains on the delivery of essential services, motivating some organizations to find innovative ways to improve programs. On August 1, 2020 SunCoast Blood Centers…
ArchiveJuly 26, 2020
As childcare centers re-open across Sarasota County, the experience will look a lot different for parents, teachers and children. A taskforce of early learning professionals came together to set unified…
ArchiveJune 26, 2020
Every day we meet and speak with amazing people in our community who are doing great things. Our Who Knew SRQ video series captures some of these conversations, as they…
ArchiveJune 22, 2020
Recent events have reverberated a tragic history of injustice in our country. We mourn not just the loss of African American lives, but ultimately the humanity of our society. All…
ArchiveJune 4, 2020
Recent funding from Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation fortifies critical nonprofit infrastructure as the need to support families and children becomes greater than ever. “Our Board realizes our responsibility to…
ArchiveMay 11, 2020
Nothing disrupts the balance of a family more abruptly than when a loved one experiences a mental health crisis. Without the right help, many will suffer in silence until it’s…
ArchiveMay 10, 2020