Please join us in warmly welcoming the newest member of the Lydia’s Nest family, Mrs. Patricia Anderson, who joins us as our Office Assistant. Mrs. Anderson plays a vital role in helping our organization run smoothly day to day. She assists with managing calls, greeting and directing visitors, coordinating office operations, and ensuring that everyone…

Lydia’s Nest hosted its first-ever Golden Globes Gala, honoring the people and partners who help serve Johnsonville and surrounding communities with compassion and purpose.  The Gala celebrated the supporters, partners, and community champions who continue to advance Dr. Barbara Black’s mission of service and empowerment.  The evening was masterfully led by Nicole Huckabee, alongside red-carpet hosts Tonya Brown of WPDE…

We dispensed 5,000 diapers keeping one child dry at a time. Special thanks to Maternity Health and Resource Centers for the invite and allowing us to partner with them on this great opportunity to give back to the community. #communitysupport #motherhood #momtobejourney

Lydia’s Nest is truly grateful to the Honda plant in Timmonsville for their generous donation of toiletry supplies. Your kindness will go a long way in supporting families in our community. I had the honor of making a special trip to Honda to personally meet some of their amazing team members. It was such a…

Join us for a moment of remembering those whose lives were tragically lost to domestic violence, a moment of healing and restoration for survivors, and a moment of courage for those seeking a way to safety and freedom.  October 18,202512PM – 2PMIn front of Westside Grocery300 W. Broadway StreetJohnsonville, SC For more info, please call:…

We are delighted to invite you to an unforgettable evening at the Golden Globe Gala, taking place at the breathtaking Myrtle Beach Aquarium. January 09, 20266:45PM – 7:15PM Join us for “A Night Under the Sea” — a unique gala experience surrounded by the beauty of ocean life. Enjoy an evening of elegance, live entertainment,…

Dr. Barbara Black said she’s always felt compelled to help those in need and a few years ago she started an organization to help fulfill her mission. Black founded Lydia’s Nest, which is based in the Johnsonville community of Florence County. The organization is dedicated to preventing poverty and food insecurity in Johnsonville and surrounding…

JOHNSONVILLE, S.C. (WBTW) — Barbara Black has served the Johnsonville and Pee Dee counties for more than a decade through her clothing and food drives for the homeless. She has also helped teenage mothers. Her story is one of triumph and perseverance. Black, who has a background in nursing and a doctorate of divinity degree…

Dr. Black recently appeared on an episode of Nicole Huckabee’s Conversations with Nicole. Here’s a link to the video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=616383075888456