Note: this article originally appeared in Inside Philanthropy. A sustainability initiative backed by a pair of the region’s community foundations, in collaboration with a long list of community partners and…
Barancik FoundationJanuary 15, 2021
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Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation announces the election of Stephanie Jones, Director of Global Experienced Talent Acquisition at Duff & Phelps, to serve a three-year term on its Board of…
Barancik FoundationJanuary 5, 2021
Unkind as 2020 has been, we see it as a year filled with opportunity, lessons, and hope. Overlapping crises have provided our community an occasion to reimagine itself. We have…
Barancik FoundationJanuary 1, 2021
Editor's note: This article originally appeared in the North Port Sun, written by Craig Garrett. Another first for North Port. A local artist soon begins a large wall mural in…
Barancik FoundationDecember 16, 2020
Imagine a world without the art of Salvador Dali. That may have been the case if his family had not been able to afford his studies at a prestigious arts…
Barancik FoundationDecember 15, 2020
Everyone remembers their favorite childhood teacher. Outside of family, teachers have the greatest influence on a child’s academic performance, moral character and future success. They can make all the difference in…
Barancik FoundationDecember 14, 2020
What if eight-year-old girls were put in charge of the Environmental Protection Agency? “If only,” said Girls Inc. of Sarasota County members as they made the switch to renewable energy.…
Barancik FoundationDecember 14, 2020
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…
Barancik FoundationDecember 14, 2020
It’s not always easy as ABC. Youngsters may know how to sing the alphabet, sound out letters, and even how to spell a few words, but a fragmented understanding of…
Barancik FoundationDecember 14, 2020
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…
Barancik FoundationDecember 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…
Barancik FoundationDecember 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…
Barancik FoundationDecember 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…
Barancik FoundationDecember 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…
Barancik FoundationDecember 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…
Barancik FoundationNovember 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…
Barancik FoundationNovember 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…
Barancik FoundationNovember 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…
Barancik FoundationNovember 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…
Barancik FoundationOctober 15, 2020