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Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation Board Approves $2.3 Million in Grant Funding Contact: Murray Devine Contact Number: 941.223.4296 Contact Email: mdevine@baranickfoundation.org Sarasota, FL— Recent funding from Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation strengthens organizational programming to support emerging needs in the community. Expanding Wrap-around Services for Mothers in Need A $325,000 matching grant to Mothers Helping Mothers to expand their footprint and services within the community. Supporting Transformational Services for Families, Youth and Veterans A $300,000 opportunity grant to Harvest House to support the organization’s mission, programs and anticipated growth in its 2019-20 fiscal year. Building a Network of Strength and Resiliency for Girls and Families A three-year, $275,000 grant to Girls Inc. of Sarasota County to support the Family Strengthening Program that addresses the social-emotional health of girls while strengthening their families through mental health care awareness, intervention and referrals. Closing the Literacy Gap A grant of $221,942 to Sarasota County Schools to support training for teacher teams focused on bridging the literacy gap for elementary and middle school students. Restoring Native Clams in Sarasota Bay A grant of $106,000 to Sarasota Bay Watch for expenses related to bivalve restoration in Sarasota Bay. Investing in the Professional Capacity of Our First 1,000 Days Partners A $7,900 grant to the First 1,000 Days Sarasota County Project Fund at Gulf Coast Community Foundation to host Community-based Strategic Planning Training for mid-career professionals. Additional Grants An additional $1.1 million in funding was awarded to support programs and projects with partner organizations. ### About Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation The Charles and Margery Barancik family has long believed in the power of philanthropy to shape our world and enrich the lives of all people. It was the expression of this belief that led them in 2014 to establish the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation—a private, family foundation located in Sarasota, Florida. The Barancik Foundation creates initiatives and awards grants in Sarasota and beyond in the areas of education, humanitarian causes, arts and culture, the environment, and medical research. For more information, visit www.barancikfoundation.org.