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…
Barancik FoundationJune 4, 2020
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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…
Barancik FoundationMay 10, 2020
Note: This article was originally published by Scene Magazine on May 1, 2020. Much has been claimed about which professions are essential and which aren’t. On the morning of Monday, March…
Barancik FoundationMay 4, 2020
The Barancik Foundation believes that no child should sleep in a car or live in a motel. A shift in the economy or a financial emergency can push almost any…
Barancik FoundationApril 19, 2020
Together with its donors and Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, Gulf Coast Community Foundation has awarded over $2.7 million in direct grants to nonprofit organizations for COVID-19 relief. That total…
Barancik FoundationApril 8, 2020
An impromptu community effort by a dozen public and nonprofit partners is opening childcare spaces for children of essential healthcare workers and first responders. So far more than 575 spots…
Barancik FoundationApril 7, 2020
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art offers programs designed specifically for low-income families, but the children who could benefit most from such experiences are the least likely to…
Barancik FoundationMarch 15, 2020
In 2019, data showing the child abuse rate in Florida steadily declining proved that local and state-wide efforts to prevent and respond to abuse are working. While the trend is…
Barancik FoundationFebruary 11, 2020
Recent funding from Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation continues its focus on mental health, education, and creating intergenerational cycles of opportunity for families. “Margie once told us, ‘We can’t change…
Barancik FoundationJanuary 31, 2020
In recent years, Sarasota County has experienced a significant rise in sexually transmitted disease rates. But research shows when sex education is comprehensive, young adults feel more informed, make safer…
Barancik FoundationJanuary 22, 2020
We are grateful for the outpouring of community support after the passing of Chuck and Margie. Since our founding, it was a day that was discussed and thought through, but…
Barancik FoundationJanuary 1, 2020
Lights dim, a sun rises, and The Lion King comes to life on stage. But beyond awesome costumes, music and choreography, the musical brings a better feature to wow a young female…
Barancik FoundationDecember 15, 2019
With the average ratio of 500 students to one academic advisor in our public high schools, students’ resources are limited when it comes time for assistance with college and scholarship…
Barancik FoundationNovember 26, 2019
The Venice High School students sitting at their desks during a special presentation on November 7 looked just about how you’d expect a room of teenagers to look at 7:45…
Barancik FoundationNovember 13, 2019
Recent funding from Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation strengthens organizational programming to support emerging needs in the community. Amplifying Family Strengthening Programs A six-year, $1,251,000 grant to Children First to…
Barancik FoundationNovember 1, 2019
As wages fail to climb at the same rate of housing and living costs, more local families are finding it increasingly difficult to bounce back after experiencing financial distress. Without…
Barancik FoundationOctober 22, 2019
Partners for Green Places (PGP), a collaborative movement and grant program designed to inspire organizations and nonprofits to implement sustainable measures, launched a community-wide initiative towards a greener future on…
Barancik FoundationOctober 16, 2019
What if kids were put in charge of the Environmental Protection Agency? “If only,” says Girls Inc. of Sarasota County. This month the youth-serving organization activated the largest private canopy…
Barancik FoundationAugust 28, 2019
For 16 months harmful algae bloom plagued Sarasota’s shoreline, bringing with it toxic air and sick wildlife—but Red Tide messed with the wrong community. Armed with teams of scientists and…
Barancik FoundationAugust 15, 2019