Rayonier, Inc. presented a donation of $1,000 to Wanda Lanier, President and CEO of Barnabas Center. The contribution represents sponsorship support for the upcoming 6th annual Empty Bowls luncheon event on November 8th. In addition, Rayonier, Inc. hosted a bowl paint party at Wildlight in August for Empty Bowls. Rayonier,
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Barnabas Receives Support From Publix to Address Hunger
Barnabas Center recently received a grant of $2,500 from Publix Super Markets Charities to support the agency’s food program. The donation enables Barnabas to provide much-needed food for the food pantry, weekend meals for school children in need through the Meal Pack program and a mobile food pantry that helps
Kiwanis Club Donates to Barnabas Center’s Programs
Robert McCannell, Kiwanis Club of Fernandina Beach President, presented a donation of $250 to Tania Yount, Chief Development Officer of Barnabas Center. The check was presented at a recent Kiwanis Club meeting, where Tania Yount was the guest speaker. The contribution represents support for Barnabas programs and services that help
Barnabas Shines Spotlight on Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and an opportune time to educate oneself about the disease that affects one in eight women in the United States in their lifetime. There are 250,000 women diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Early detection includes performing monthly breast self-exams and scheduling regular clinical
Barnabas Center Releases its Annual Impact Report
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FULL REPORT Barnabas Center released its annual report in early October, which highlights the major impact Barnabas made in 2018-2019 to people in need in Nassau County. Among the highlights of the past year, Barnabas: Provided crisis assistance to 183 households to avoid homelessness with rent,
Meal Pack Program Brings Students Healthy Food
The Meal Pack Program provides healthy food to students enrolled in the Nassau County School system’s Families in Transition program.
Welcome Our New Community Outreach Manager
Barnabas Center welcomed Renee Stoffel to its leadership team as Community Outreach Manager Aug. 19.
Donors Deliver Help and Hope to Nassau County
Barnabas connects people to help and hope in Nassau County. There’s been a lot happening. In July and August, Barnabas: … New to You resale store aided 33 households in need of clothing and home goods. … helped stabilize 19 households with rent, mortgage & utility payments. … provided 6 bikes through the Bikes for Barnabas program. …
Great Chefs of Amelia Island Benefits Barnabas
Barnabas was the beneficiary of Jacksonville Magazine‘s fourth annual Great Chefs of Amelia Island event Aug. 29. The evening consisted of a delicious three-course gourmet meal with wine pairings and a silent auction at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Proceeds supported local Barnabas programs and services.Through the silent auction and ticket
Barnabas Celebrates St. Barnabas Day With Area Churches
On June 11, Barnabas celebrated St. Barnabas Day. In 1986, Barnabas Center was created by local churches in Fernandina Beach to serve as a one-stop center for people needing crisis assistance. Barnabas was named in honor of the patron Saint Barnabas, who was known as the “Son of Encouragement.” To