The Sarasota Scene 4/27/18

Philanthropy

CHARLES & MARGERY BARANCIK FOUNDATION AWARDS $4.3 MILLION
Investments in Environment, Aspiring Scholars and Cancer Patients to Strengthen Community

Recent funding from Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation continues its focus on environmental stewardship, student success, social wellness and unity through the arts.

Environmental Stewardship: “Powered by Barancik Foundation”
A $2 million grant to “Power” Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ sustainability and greening focused master plan. A centerpiece of the master plan is the environmental aspects of the Sky Garden, with virtually every inch incorporating sustainability education and clean energy “Powered by Barancik Foundation.” The Sky Garden includes a 20,000 square-foot advanced solar array structure; storm water management facility for irrigation and other reuses; green walls and roofs to instill beauty and create shade; and an urban food garden for
garden-to-table use by the restaurant.

“Everything about the Sky Garden is impressive, but we are most excited about the Sustainability Demonstration Program being developed.” said Teri A Hansen, President and CEO of Barancik Foundation. “Many of the lessons being created for school children and college students will also be fascinating to the thousands who visit the Gardens annually.”

Student Success: Barancik Masterpiece Scholar
A $1 million gift to establish a Barancik Masterpiece Scholarship at Ringling College of Art & Design will guarantee full tuition through graduation for one student every four years. The scholarship endowment will support outstanding students with talent and drive who lack the financial resources to make their dreams a reality.

Social Wellness: World-Class Cancer Care
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation launched a six-year, $220 million campaign to create the Sarasota Memorial Cancer Institute. A two-year, $680,540 grant to the healthcare foundation will support patient navigators who will guide patients through the complex continuum of cancer care and road to recovery.

New Social Wellness Initiative
Barancik Foundation will invest up to $90,000 to fund a mental health environmental scan in Sarasota County providing much-needed data to inform gaps and needs in the mental health system.

Grants to Local Organizations
Take Stock in Children received $100,000 for a community-based scholarship and mentoring program that helps close the achievement gap for low-income students in hopes of breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty.

Girls Inc. of Sarasota County’s Annual August Match Campaign raises funds for at-risk girls to attend the organization’s educational and character-building programs. Barancik Foundation awarded $50,000 to provide a 1:3 match during the campaign.

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Foundation formed a new partnership with CareerEdge, a workforce development initiative, which Barancik Foundation will support through a $75,000 grant.

Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast received $65,000 to continue the Youth in Nature program for a second year. The program reaches over 1,000 underserved youth who participate in field trips to hike in preserves, kayak, bird watch and learn about the environment.

All Faiths Food Bank, kicked off its 2018 Campaign Against Summer Hunger with a goal of raising $1.3 million to deliver more than 40,000 summer-time meals. Barancik Foundation awarded $50,000 to support the campaign.

Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota County received $85,000 for two programs that offer youth a safe place and positive guidance at the Roy McBean Club in Newtown. The Club at Night program will offer a safe environment on weekend nights for teens and summer programming will reach more than 150 children with educational enrichment in reading, math, science and art.

Conservation Foundation Launches New Giving Challenge Campaign
“Save Wild Places, Be the One” is designed to generate pledges of support for land conservation
Gifts made to Conservation Foundation during the 2018 Giving Challenge support the organization’s current effort to protect an additional 10,000 acres of natural land throughout our region. Donations and matching funds also support stewardship of conserved land and preserves, as well as a wide array of conservation education and outreach.
Conservation Foundation’s campaign, “Save Wild Places, Be the One” encourages donors to visit www.conservationfoundation.com and make a pledge now.  Donors will receive a personal reminder call and email on May 1. To give online during the Challenge, visit www.givingpartnerchallenge.org.

The 2018 Giving Challenge is presented by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County with giving strengthened by The Patterson Foundation.

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County‘s 2018 Giving Challenge
May 1-2, 2018
Donations up to $100 per person (for each organization they give to) will be matched by The Patterson Foundation. Only donations received on this site will be matched.
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County will host a special event on Friday, June 1 to celebrate the Giving Challenge. More details are forthcoming.

Tervis Donates $10,000 for Gator Den at SCF
State College of Florida Foundation (SCFF) will use the funds to update technology at the Gator Den at SCF Venice.
In addition, the Tervis Scholarship, a $25,000 endowed scholarship, has been set up to assist girls who graduate from Booker High School and are accepted into Gator Engineering at SCF. The scholarship is designed to encourage more young women to study engineering.

Circus Arts Conservatory aims to raise $50,000 during 2018 Giving Challenge
The funds will go toward expanding the reach and resources of its Circus Science Program
Since 2012, CAC has educated more than 20,000 students through its Circus Science Program, preparing students for state-mandated assessments in a way that’s fun and that they will retain. The Circus Science Program is currently engaged with 35 area elementary and middle schools, who enjoy school visits by circus arts educators and free access to an annual demonstration of the enormous and complicated “Marvelous, Miraculous Circus Science Machine” under the big top on Bahia Vista Street.
Community members can see demonstrations of the CAC’s arts integration program on Tuesday, May 1, from noon – 6 p.m. at the Mall at UTC. The life-sized Circus Science Machine – complete with Sailor Circus youth performers – will be set up for demonstrations at noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Performers will be doing acts including low wire, juggling, skating, lyra, unicycle and globe. Additionally, there will be tables set up for Mall visitors to make their own Rube Goldberg-style machines.  

Community Partners Launch Initiative for Prenatal Care and Early Childhood Development Services
First 1,000 Days Sarasota County Vows to Ensure Every Child in the Community Has the Opportunity to Thrive
First 1,000 Days Sarasota County has pledged to raise $1 million for a 3-year pilot program to connect families in need to a system of care. The initiative will also proactively reach out to families with messages on the importance of prenatal care, early childhood development and the many resources available.
First 1,000 Days Sarasota County is a collaborative initiative of 32 partners. It is strategically led by the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation and facilitated by Bill Little, the former director of the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County. 

First 1,000 Days Sarasota County Partners as of April 16, 2018:

1. All Faiths Food Bank
2. All Star Children’s Foundation
3. Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation
4. Children First
5. Coastal Behavioral Healthcare
6. Community Health Centers of Sarasota County
7. Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County
8. Easter Seals of Southwest Florida
9. First 1,000 Days Florida
10. First Step of Sarasota
11. Florida Department of Children & Families
12. Florida Department of Health
13. Forty Carrots Family Center
14. Florida State University Center for Prevention and Early Intervention
15. Gulf Coast Community Foundation
16. Harvest House                        17. Healthy Start of Sarasota County

18. Jewish Family & Children’s Service
19. Manatee County Action Agency
20. March of Dimes
21. Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida
22. Sarasota County Health and Human Services
23. Sarasota County Libraries
24. Sarasota County Schools
25. Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center
26. Sarasota Memorial Hospital
27. Sarasota YMCA Safe Children’s Coalition
28. Sarasota County Openly Plans for Excellence (SCOPE)
29. Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness
30. The Florida Center for Early Childhood
31. The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center
32. United Way Suncoast