Ken has lived in Nassau County for 24 years. His growing love for Fernandina Beach created a desire to give back to the community. 10 years ago, Ken started volunteering for the Barnabas food program after hearing about our services through his neighbor. “I love volunteering for Barnabas. I get
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Barnabas Center’s Annual Meeting Highlights Successes
Barnabas Center held its annual membership meeting on Thursday, January 30th at Story and Song Bookstore and Bistro. The meeting provided highlights and accomplishments in 2019 and welcomed new board members: Gretchen Guess and Jonathan Simpson. Among the highlights of the past year, President and CEO, Wanda Lanier, announced Barnabas
Barnabas Holds Community Open House to Celebrate the Opening of the West Nassau Service Center
Barnabas Center held a community open house at First United Methodist Church, Callahan in honor of opening its service center to help people in need in west Nassau County. The open house included a potluck luncheon and a tour of the new office. Attendees of the open house included members
Barnabas Gives Hope to Patient with Heart Failure
Did you know your heart beats approximately 100,000 times per day? That’s about 35 million times a year, which means it’s critical to keep your heart healthy! When 34-year-old JP was admitted to the hospital for a dental infection that caused a dysfunctional aortic heart valve, he was diagnosed with heart
Barnabas Supports Healthy Hearts for American Heart Month
n and women in the United States, responsible for one in four deaths in the United States each year. During American Heart Month, we remember those we have lost to this devastating disease, promote healthy lifestyles that mitigate its impacts, and pledge to continue our fight against it. Though usually
Barnabas Receives Nonprofit Business of the Year Award from the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce
On Tuesday, January 21st, The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce awarded Barnabas Center the Nonprofit Business of the Year at the Chamber’s Annual Awards Dinner and Gala. Wanda Lanier, President and CEO of Barnabas accepted the award on behalf of Barnabas Center. The purpose of the event was to highlight
Memorial United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School Supports Barnabas
Thanks to the support from the Memorial United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School program, Barnabas was able to purchase a much needed Alpha Spirometer. Last summer, the children at VBS raised nearly $2,000 for the purchase of an Alpha Spirometer, a tool used to measure air capacity of the lungs. This amazing
Barnabas Opens New Satellite Office in Callahan
In partnership with First United Methodist Church of Callahan, Barnabas Center reopened its service center in Callahan on February 3rd to serve residents in west Nassau County. The new office is located at 449644 US Highway 301, Callahan, (adjacent to First Methodist Church).Nassau County residents can receive assistance in Callahan by
Nassau County Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner
Barnabas is pleased to announce its special nomination as Nonprofit of the Year by the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce. Barnabas President and CEO, Wanda Lanier, also received a nomination for Business Leader of the Year. On January 21st, local business leaders will come together to celebrate the accomplishments of
Adopt-a-Family Holiday Program a Success Thanks to Community Involvement
Barnabas Center coordinated the holiday Adopt-a-Family program, which paired local families in need with sponsors to provide them with a joyful Christmas. Barnabas thanks the following committee members for their assistance in the planning and implementation of the Adopt-a-Family program: St. Francis Church in Yulee, First Presbyterian Church of