Just in time for the holiday season, Barnabas Center’s New to You Resale Stores will stay open until 6 p.m. The stores want to accommodate better the loyal customers who support Barnabas Center and its various programs. We have been tracking our sales and want to ensure that we are responsive to
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BARNABAS CENTER LAUNCHES EMPTY BOWLS ONLINE MARKETPLACE
Shop ONLINE for locally handcrafted gifts that support the Empty Bowls fundraising event and will delight both givers and receivers! These beautiful, one-of-a-kind artisan bowls are available ONLY on BiddingOwl.com. The Empty Bowls Marketplace (BiddingOwl.com/BarnabasCenter) features more than 100 bowls painted by Nassau County residents who donated their time
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
From September 15 to October 15, we join the U.S. government in recognizing the incredible contributions of over 60 million Hispanic Americans, Latinos, Latinas, and Latinx-identifying individuals to our rich culture and diverse society. Hispanic Americans are the largest minority group in the United States, and their generations have played
The Community Supports Barnabas Center Nutrition Programs by Hosting Multiple Canned Food Collections
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in our daily lives and forget about the struggles faced by some of our fellow community members. However, the spirit of giving and community support is alive and well in many places, including those hosting multiple canned food drives and
Barnabas Center Launches Cancer Care Fund
Barnabas Center announces the launch of our new Cancer Care Fund. We are taking the next step in providing high-quality medical care to our Nassau County neighbors in need. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in missed medical appointments and delayed diagnoses, leading to the rapid progression of diseases and cancers.
Barnabas Center’s 10th annual Empty Bowls Fundraising Luncheon
Fernandina Beach, FL This year’s 10th annual Barnabas Center Empty Bowls luncheon will be held on Monday, November 27, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. The event will raise funds to help individuals and families in our area who are experiencing hunger. Tickets cost $40
Barnabas Center Announces $20,000 in Funding from the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation to Increase Access to Quality Oral Health Care in 2023-2024
Fernandina Beach, FL – Today, Barnabas Center proudly announced a grant of $20,000 from the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of California. This funding, made possible through the Access to Care Grants Program, is dedicated to securing and increasing access to quality, affordable oral
The Rotary Clubs Hosts Countywide Food Drive to Restock Barnabas Food Pantry
Did you know that 9 percent of residents in our Nassau County community are hungry or facing food insecurity, which is simply not knowing when or how they will get their next meal? The county’s three Rotary Clubs are partnering with Barnabas to collect healthy food donations on November 5th-11th at
Help Us Support Nassau County Students
More than 400 children in Nassau County do not have a permanent place to call home. When these children are moving from house to house or shelter to shelter, school is often at the back of their minds. Consequently, preparing for the next school year is significantly more difficult for
St. Barnabas Day, June 11
On June 11, we honored St. Barnabas and everything he accomplished for his community. In the Bible, St. Barnabas shows us how to treat our neighbors. We first meet Joseph, later given the name Barnabas by the Apostles, after he sells a piece of property he owned and gives all