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Learning to Speak English Leads to Selling Handmade Art
Before Gladys Rodriguez learned about Barnabas, she did not speak English and needed to find a way to earn money while taking care of her 89-year-old mother in their home. “As soon as I met Priscilla at Barnabas, I knew my life would change. I applied for the Hope Builders
Local Businesses Support Barnabas Programs
Barnabas Center thanks The Delta Dental Community Cares Foundation, Baptist Medical Center Nassau, Publix Super Markets, Publix Super Markets Charities for their support toward Barnabas programs. The Delta Dental Community Cares Foundation awarded a grant of $10,000 to Barnabas’ dental program. As a result, the grant will support Barnabas with
Meet Barnabas’ New Nutrition Services Manager!
Casey Hemphill was born and raised in Bryceville, and currently lives in Yulee – a Nassau County native! Casey’s working background includes a variety of community and service-based jobs. She attended the University of North Florida and received a B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics. In addition, Casey completed a 1,000-hour
Barnabas Thanks Community for Donating Food
On September 13th through September 18th, Barnabas Center and the Rotary Clubs of Nassau County asked the community for food donations to help people struggling with hunger. As a result, this county-wide food drive benefitted the Barnabas food pantry by restocking its shelves with healthy food. The food drive collected
Cherry and Liza’s Friendship Benefits Barnabas
Cherry Gallagher recently competed in the Long Course Aquabike biathlon to raise funds for Barnabas in honor of her longtime friend and Barnabas board member, Liza Cotter, who was injured in a traumatic bike accident. “I’m excited to report that I won first place in my 70-75 age group,” Cherry
Barnabas Received Grant for Dental Program
The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation recently awarded a $10,000 grant to the Barnabas Center. The grant will support Barnabas with the purchase of much-needed dental supplies. The Barnabas dental program provides affordable dental services for low to moderate income adults without health insurance. Services include exams, extractions, cleanings and
Barnabas Center earns national recognition for efforts to reduce number of patients with uncontrolled blood pressure
The American Heart Association and American Medical Association celebrate Barnabas Center for commitment to prioritizing blood pressure control Barnabas Center has been recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Medical Association (AMA) for their commitment to helping improve blood pressure (BP) control rates among the patient populations they
Publix Super Markets Charities Supports Barnabas
Barnabas Center recently received a grant of $5,000 from Publix Super Markets Charities to support the agency’s food programs. As a result, the grant represents a platinum sponsorship for Barnabas 8th annual Empty Bowls fundraising EXTRAVAGANZA coming up on November 12th. The donation enables Barnabas to provide much-needed food for
BARNABAS LAUNCHES EMPTY BOWLS MARKETPLACE FOR ONLINE GIFT SHOPPING
Locally handcrafted gifts that support a good cause bring extra joy to both the giver and recipient. This year, Barnabas will again launch its online marketplace, so that you may shop for those special items from the safety and comfort of your home. The Empty Bowls Marketplace (BiddingOwl.com/BarnabasCenter) features more