Traders Hill Farm Partners with Barnabas Center to Deliver Healthy Foods Across Nassau County8/25/2022 Barnabas Center Press Release Submitted by Nicola Barnack Director of Development August 24, 2022 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. “The Gather & Give program is a wonderful investment in improving the health of our entire community,” said Jamie Reynolds, Barnabas Center President/CEO. “Traders Hill Farm’s home delivery subscription service, in support of Barnabas Center, gives you the opportunity to purchase healthy, locally-grown vegetables. In turn, the farm’s support for our food programs helps us provide heathy food options to our clients and patients. We all benefit from Gather & Give!” Known for their signature romaine lettuce, Traders Hill Farm grows their lettuce without harmful chemicals and it arrives at your door within 48 hours of harvesting, staying fresh for up to two weeks. In addition, they partner with farms in Florida and Southeast Georgia to create their flagship Wellness Boxxes, a combination of leafy greens and seasonal produce.  It’s easy to get started on eating local produce through Gather & Give. Visit TradersHill.com/Barnabas, browse the Traders Hill Farm Boxx subscription selections, and be sure to use the code BARNABASGG at checkout. A portion of your purchase will help fund Barnabas Center’s Nutrition Services programs, including the food pantry and countywide food distributions, which provide much-needed items to food-insecure adults and children in Nassau County.
“As we continue to gain our balance after the pandemic and navigate the recent increase in many costs, Barnabas still has a significant need for donations of healthy, shelf-stable items from the community,” said Reynolds. “We are very thankful for this partnership with Traders Hill Farm and the benefit it will bring to our food programs.” Barnabas Center’s mission is to provide help and hope to individuals and families in need throughout Nassau County to improve their stability, health and well-being. To learn more, visit BarnabasNassau.org or call (904) 261-7000.
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8/23/22 @ 10:32 a.m. - On July 21, 2022, the Road Department shared a Press Release regarding upcoming railroad crossing closures from CSX Railroad. Since then, the schedule has been updated several times. (see original story and updates here) Attached is the latest schedule provided by CSX's contractor, Southern Commercial Development, today. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ericka Nickell of Southern Commercial Development at (229) 262-4394. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer Barnabas Center, Inc. has set the date for the 9th annual Empty Bowls luncheon for Friday, November 18, 12-1 PM at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Please mark your calendars and save the date! The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island has hauled tables, chairs, linens, silverware, and their delicious soups to the event, and provided servers since the event’s inception. It has been quite a heroic effort! Based on previous year’s successes, they have offered us an even bigger venue that will seat 700 guests – The Ritz-Carlton itself! After recovering from a pleasant shock because the venue will allow us to host 200 additional guests, we carefully considered costs because we want to ensure we continue to return the same percentage of dollars raised directly back to our programs. The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island’s generous offer will allow us to contain our costs as in years past and maximize our fundraising efforts to help others! We extend our deepest gratitude to Mr. Greg Cook, General Manager and all the ladies and gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island! Parking will be extremely limited and carpooling is strongly encouraged. Parking will be available starting at 10:45 a.m. at Peters Point Beach Front Park, with complimentary event shuttle service provided by Omni Resorts Amelia Island. Shuttle service will be available 10:45 a.m. – 2 p.m. An Empty Bowl is a symbol of hunger. In support of our neighbors coping with food insecurity, Barnabas is hosting our 9th annual Empty Bowls event to raise awareness and funds to combat hunger and crisis in Nassau County. A simple meal of soup, bread and dessert will be served. In addition, each guest may select a beautiful hand painted bowl to take home. Potters and volunteers throughout the area have painted ceramic bowls so that each attendee can have a permanent reminder of the many bowls we still need to fill to provide nourishment to our neighbors who struggle with hunger. Guest Speaker Don’t miss our wonderful guest speaker and local inventor, Mike Bowling, who will share his uplifting message of the importance of hope, hard-work, and holding onto your dreams. Mike Bowling is an Amelia Island resident and creator of the famous Pound Puppies. After 18 years of working on the assembly line at a Ford Motor plant in Cincinnati, Ohio, he never gave up on his idea of creating the toy, Pound Puppies. This dream became a reality and he built a successful career using his imagination to share his talents by creating toys that are loved by all! The reality of Nassau’s hunger problem In reality, more than 7,000 of our neighbors are rarely sure how they’ll get enough to eat in the next few days. Over 2,000 of them are children. Our ongoing hunger solution Barnabas operates a large Food Pantry in east Nassau County where we work with our partners to distribute yearly over 380,000 pounds of food, equating to 318,515 meals, to our neighbors in need. Barnabas also provides food to individuals and families in need in Callahan and Hilliard. Without such help, these families often go hungry.  The reality of Nassau’s healthcare problem An estimated 10,000 people in our county lack health insurance. Uninsured, lower income adults in Nassau have significant medical needs. Even more, they have limited options for adequate care. As a result, an emergency room may be the only choice. Our ongoing healthcare solution Barnabas Health Services provides affordable health and dental care for our neighbors in need. As a result, this purpose improves their health and reduces emergency resources. The reality of Nassau’s poverty problem Most noteworthy, many Nassau families are one paycheck away from crisis. Approximately 7,000 Nassau County residents live at or below the federal poverty guidelines. Their families’ personal resources are stretched beyond the limit. The Empty Bowls solution Above all, Empty Bowls is an effort to combat hunger and all its effects. Barnabas brought Empty Bowls to Nassau County to help spread awareness in our community, to continue the battle against hunger, food insecurity and poverty by connecting people with the help and hope they need to become self-sufficient. For more information and to purchase tickets, click below or visit www.BarnabasNassau.org.
It’s Election Day, and the polls are officially open in Nassau County! Voters can cast their ballot from 7 am – 7 pm at their assigned polling place! To find your polling place download the new Vote Nassau FL mobile app or visit www.VoteNassauFL.gov.  “The Bottom Line” webinar series will bring together SBA officials, small business advocates, and economic experts for discussions on how to address economic challenges facing small businesses today. WASHINGTON – On Monday, August 22, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 33 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, and John Arensmeyer, founder and CEO of Small Business Majority, signed a co-sponsorship agreement to partner on a new webinar series, “The Bottom Line”, to introduce our small businesses across America to SBA tools and resources to address timely economic challenges, on the heels of President Biden’s signing of the Inflation Reduction Act. Please click here to view video from the signing event. A photo from the signing event can be found below. “This alliance between the SBA and Small Business Majority will help expand and deepen the SBA’s outreach network to better connect with small businesses and entrepreneurs in every corner of our nation. Throughout COVID, with the support of our incredible network, the SBA has helped small businesses pivot and survive during COVID with relief from the American Rescue Plan. This collaborative training series comes at a critical time as small businesses continue to navigate inflation, supply chain disruptions, and workforce challenges,” said Administrator Guzman. “With Small Business Majority, we will be working to provide relevant educational webinars and better communicate to small businesses owners about the vital resources the SBA offers that can help them strengthen their balance sheets and leverage the opportunities and benefits in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act which will lower health and energy costs, bolster our clean energy economy and supply chains, and shrink our federal deficit – all while strengthening success pathways to the American Dream for our entrepreneurs.” Announced following the passage of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which opens the door to enacting more robust, targeted policies that benefit Americans and small business owners still navigating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including lowering healthcare and energy costs, reducing the federal deficit, and investing in clean energy solutions that create new opportunities for small manufacturers, the SBA and Small Business Majority have committed to helping entrepreneurs navigate challenges such as inflation, supply chain disruptions, workforce shortages, and other issues addressed in the IRA. Through these webinars, members of the small business community will be connected to a diverse suite of SBA and resource partner tools and strategies for long-term, stable growth, facilitate networking connections, and receive insight on the Biden-Harris Administration’s policy priorities. “Small business ownership is a potent force that can help address economic inequality and build dignity,” said John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO, Small Business Majority. “A healthy entrepreneurial ecosystem provides an innovative pathway for women, people of color, young adults, veterans, disabled people, immigrants, and rural residents to enter the mainstream American economy and build income and independence. We are excited to join in this collaboration with the SBA to bring forth knowledge-based and useful tools and resources that will help to enhance the business ecosystem and support a drive toward confident entrepreneurship.” The first webinar in this series is scheduled for Tuesday, September 6, titled “How to Combat Inflation as a Small Business Owner.” This session will provide an overview of operational strategies, funding options, and resources that can help business owners deal with inflation and will be a partner collaboration with organizations like the Urban League, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, and Prosperity Now. SBA and Small Business Majority remain steadfast in lowering the barriers to opportunity for smaller firms and businesses and ensuring entrepreneurs, especially those in under-resourced areas, have equitable access to capital, essential benefits, and a solid pathway toward sustainable growth. For additional information on “The Bottom Line” webinar series, please visit https://smallbusinessmajority.org/events/the-bottom-line-webinar-series-with-the-sba. Additional information on SBA funding opportunities can be found at www.sba.gov/funding-programs.  Photo by: Charles Abell/Small Business Administration 2022 ROTARY FOOD DRIVE FOR BARNABAS September 3rd through September 10th During this challenging time, help Barnabas Center, Inc. restock the Nutrition Services Food Pantry with healthy, nonperishable food items! Please consider the Barnabas mission by helping improve our neighbors' health. When donating nonperishable food, consider items with low sodium, low fat, and low sugar! Barnabas cannot accept expired goods or open packages. For a list of all donation collection points, visit: BarnabasNassau.org/2022RotaryFoodDrive or scan the QR code on the flyer below.  8/22/22 @ 4:50 p.m. - Please be advised that the meeting of the Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals previously advertised for Wednesday, August 24th at 6pm, HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Attached is the original ad for informational purposes.
The next meeting of the Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals will take place on Thursday, September 8th at 6pm. If you have any questions, please contact the Building Department at (904) 530-6250. 8/19/22 @ 11:30 a.m. - Congratulations to Garrett Bennett on being named as the 4-Her of the Year for 20/2!
Below is a copy of the blog post by Extension Agent, Kelsey Irvine, explaining more about how Garrett was selected for this award. This year's winner has served as an inspiration for our community and is a glowing example of what 4-H can do for our youth. Garrett has only been a member of Nassau County 4-H since March 2020 but has already built a 4-H career with the equivalency of graduating seniors. It all started with a dairy goat donation from Farm Bureau and a local family on a rainy day. That day we promised Garrett to help him feel like he belonged and that his tomorrow’s were better than his yesterdays. You have all likely heard already about Garrett. He has won many awards, been recognized by our Board of County Commissioners, stepped up to lead changes in our fair, led summer camps, and traveled the state winning awards and volunteering at fairs all over Florida. He has spoken at County and District Events, served as officers in his clubs, mentored youth, and has been honored with State level winning photography. He has completed high quality record books and built a business made possible by the community supporting him. He embraces all the joy and challenges with “learning by doing” and we truly cannot say enough about this special member. These accomplishments are what is possible when a youth feels like they belong and that they have the support to work for their dreams. When asked about his 4-H involvement, Garrett had this to say: "Since joining 4-H I have really grown as an individual. I went from being shy and timid to a confident and forthright young man. 4-H has shown me that it is ok to open up and share your knowledge with others. But most of all I have new and lasting friendships. I really feel like I finally belong and that makes all the difference in the world to me. For the first time I fell like I am making an impact in other people’s lives and I want to continue doing so.” 8/17/22 @ 8:40 a.m. - The Nassau County Road Department has several entry level job opportunities available. This video highlights the benefits of working for the County and includes information on the Apprenticeship Program which is designed to give employees a defined career path with opportunities to advance quickly. To review job descriptions or to apply online, please click here. If you have any questions, contact Nassau County Human Resources at (904) 530-6075. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer Numerous Quick Move-in Homes Available
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Aug. 17, 2022) – PulteGroup, one of the nation’s leading home builders, is adding 24 homesites and introducing new bungalow home designs at Bradley Pond, a new construction single-family home community in North Jacksonville. “Our new collection of consumer-inspired home designs offers the flexibility that buyers are seeking in today’s market,” said Tony Nason, Division President of PulteGroup’s Northeast Florida Division. “Many of today’s buyers are looking for homes in locations that are near outdoor recreation areas and also offer the conveniences of highways and shopping. With the ability to personalize any of our home designs to fit every individual lifestyle, make now the perfect time to call Bradley Pond home.” The new Bungalow collection at Bradley Pond offers single-family homes featuring designer upgrades and rear-loading garages that are built on spacious 50-foot homesites. At Bradley Pond, Pulte Homes is offering 12 open-concept home designs and building single-family homes on 50-, 60- and 70-foot homesites with gorgeous preserve or water views. Homes at Bradley Pond are priced from the low-$300s. Bradley Pond, a natural gas community, has no CDD fees. Bradley Pond residents enjoy a variety of amenities including an onsite kayak launch to the estuaries of Clapboard Creek and a playground. The community is near multi-use trails for hiking and biking and provides close proximity to Interstates 295 and 95, offering quick access to numerous beaches, state parks and boat launch facilities. Bradley Pond is located minutes from shopping, dining, work centers and the Jacksonville International Airport. The community is zoned for highly rated Duval County Public Schools and is two miles from the top rated New Berlin Elementary School. Bradley Pond is located at 4588 Creekside Bluff St. in Jacksonville. For more information, call (904) 644-1665 or visit www.pulte.com/jacksonville. |
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