The Council of Catholic Women presented Barnabas with a donation of $1,751.97 May 5 at Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church in Callahan.
This donation was acquired through a fundraising event, “Hugs for the Homeless,” which raises money to support charitable organizations across the state of Florida. The seven diocese in Florida participate in the Hugs for the Homeless fundraiser. All of the money that is raised gets distributed equally between all diocese, then each one divides the funds to the deaneries within said diocese.
Accepting the donation on behalf of Barnabas from representatives of the Council of Catholic Women was Pat Zeorlin, past Barnabas board member. Barnabas Center is Nassau County’s only comprehensive service organization that addresses critical issues of hunger, homeless prevention and access to affordable health care for individuals and families.
For more information about Barnabas’ programs, visit www.BarnabasNassau.org.