News & Updates from Barber National Institute

Special thanks to National Fuel and their Beast team, Complete Combustion, for the generous donation.

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Nearly 70 of our adults took to the field for a day of baseball with the Erie SeaWolves!

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More than 200 adults had a wild time at “Safari Soiree,” this year’s Prom sponsored by the Barber National Institute Expanding Social Opportunities (ESO) program. The event was Friday, June 7 from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Bel-Aire Hotel and Conference Center at 2800 West Eighth Street.

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Smiles, cheers and even a few tears marked ceremonies for students graduating from the Elizabeth Lee Black School at the Barber National Institute.

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Your chance to win a Pittsburgh Steelers jersey signed by star running back James Conner!

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Students from the Elizabeth Lee Black School were treated to applause from a nearly full house after a successful performance on Thursday, May 23.

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An addition will soon be welcomed to the east Bayfront neighborhood anchored by the Barber National Institute. Groundbreaking was held on Friday, May 10 for a new group home residence offering enhanced accessibility for adults with significant physical challenges.

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Provider families and the adults they serve came together to celebrate the 25^th anniversary of the program that brought them together. A dinner for the Lifesharing Program was held at the Barber National Institute for all participants and staff.

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Special thanks to Charities for Children and all of the Barber bowlers who raised funds for the Barber Foundation at the Charities for Children 31st Annual Adult Bowling Tournament held March 31, 2019.

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One gym, 15 obstacles, and a whole lot of fun. Our Elizabeth Lee Black students tackled the Mini-Beast from Tuesday, April 23, to Thursday, April 25.

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