Barnabas has a very unique program that helps clients with transportation – Bikes for Barnabas. An hour walk to work can be reduced to 15 minutes by introducing a bike to the transportation equation. Previously owned bikes are repaired by Joel Beckman of the Fernandina Beach Cycling and Fitness Center,
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Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Collects Over 1,500 Pounds of Food for Barnabas
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church participated in a national movement of churches across America on Sunday, September 18 with “Back To Church Sunday”. The theme was “Hope Happens Here”. Everyone was invited to attend the coffee hour, Worship Service, and brunch with activities. 100 people attended the Worship Service. A
BARNABAS LAUNCHES EMPTY BOWLS ONLINE AUCTION FOR GIFT SHOPPING
Locally handcrafted gifts that support a good cause bring extra joy to both the giver and the receiver. This year, Barnabas will again launch its online auction marketplace, so that you may shop for those special items from the safety and comfort of your home, while at the same time,
NEW COVID-19 BOOSTERS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
The new COVID-19 vaccines are available at the Barnabas Center this week starting September 7, 2022. To receive the new booster, individuals 18 years of age and older are eligible for a single booster dose of the Moderna bivalent vaccine if it has been at least two months since they
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 September 3-10 at
BARNABAS RECEIVES SUPPORT FOR DENTAL PROGRAM
Barnabas Center was recently awarded two grants supporting their Dental Program: the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation grant for $20,000 and Florida Dental Association 2022 Project: Dentists Care grant for $4,000. The grants will support Barnabas patients with the purchase of much-needed dental supplies for their clinics. The Barnabas dental
YOU Gave Jon a Reason to SMILE!
When Jon escaped an abusive relationship in Michigan and moved to Fernandina Beach to live near his mother, he was in desperate need of mental and physical medical care. “My body and mind were broken when I moved to Nassau County,” said Jon. “I was an insulin-dependent diabetic, obese, survived
Richard Receives Dental Care Thanks to YOUR Support!
Richard is a veteran who lives in Callahan. He was a Barnabas Center dental clinic patient who was receiving care before the COVID pandemic began. But driving became difficult for him due to his health issues and he had to discontinue regular checkups. “I became concerned about a problem with
Traders Hill Farm Partners with Barnabas Center to Deliver Healthy Foods Across Nassau County
Fernandina Beach, FL — Barnabas Center and Traders Hill Farm, a Hilliard-based aquaponics greenhouse, are partnering to bring locally-grown produce to doorsteps across Nassau County via the farm’s Gather & Give™ affiliate program. Traders Hill Farm mirrors Barnabas Center with their commitment to help people live their healthiest lives. Now,
BARNABAS TO HELP SUPPORT HOMELESS STUDENTS IN NASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS WITH SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
Did you know there are 400 children in Nassau County who are without a home of their own? From July 1st – July 28th, in partnership with Families in Transition Nassau County Schools (FIT), the Barnabas Center is helping to collect basic school supplies so the students can start the