Empty Bowls season is always exciting. Much like flowers in Spring, people bloom with excitement for the event in a season framed with paint parties. Barnabas is so fortunate to partner with businesses in our community that jump at the opportunity to sponsor Empty Bowls. WestRock, upon the announcement of
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Access to Care, Access to Work
Barnabas is grateful for the kindness of the First Federal Bank of Florida. In honor of their 60th anniversary, First Federal shared 60 individual checks to 60 local non-profits. Barnabas was honored to be a recipient. Barnabas has a very unique program that helps clients with transportation – Bikes for
Shift to Thrift – Barnabas Celebrates Earth Day
Barnabas New to You Resale Stores celebrate Earth Day in a unique fashion – with one-of-a-kind window art by Robert Peck, Team Lead – Key Holder at Barnabas New to You Resale. Robert, a talented artist in his spare time, brings his creativity to Barnabas where his window paintings remind
New Generation of Volunteers
“My name is Tyler Brooks, I am a Junior at Faith Christian Academy (FCA) and also a member of the National Honors Society (NHS). As part of my NHS community service project, I selected to work with Barnabas. One of the reasons I chose Barnabas for my project is because
Giving Tuesday can be Every Tuesday
A random Tuesday turned out to be a day of giving at Barnabas Center. Recently, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and their congregation raised funds during a “Raise the Roof” tithing campaign. The church community came together not only funding their roof replacement but also raised enough to donate additional funds
Introducing Jennifer Rodrigues
Jennifer Rodrigues, Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, is the newest member of the Barnabas Health team. As a US Air Force Veteran with nine years as a Public Health Officer she is excited to join the medical team at Barnabas. Jennie is passionate about health and healthy lifestyles and feels
Baptist + Barnabas = Helping Nassau Neighbors in Need
We begin 2022 reflecting on the tremendous support Barnabas Center received from Baptist Medical Center Nassau and Baptist Health System, which in total, monetary and in-kind, was more than $3.8 million both organizations. “Barnabas could not provide the much-needed care to our Nassau County neighbors without our strong community partnership
Bank honors, awards funds to Northeast Florida nonprofits
Programs that help address the region’s issues around food insecurity will be able to help more people through a multi-year grant from Bank of America. Feeding Northeast Florida and Barnabas have been named as the 2021 Bank of America Neighborhood Builders awardees for their work in Northeast Florida, providing access
Newcomers Club Donates to Barnabas
Barnabas Center is grateful to have recently received a donation from the Newcomers Club of Amelia Island, thanks to the fundraising efforts of club members including Rose Ann Schwartz and Debbie Allison. “Although Newcomers Club of Amelia Island is primarily a social organization for ladies residing in Nassau County, our
