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Dec 18, 2024
Giving and Receiving This Christmas
Generous and open-hearted giving by members of our community allowed us to give out 150 grocery gift cards and Christmas stockings today....
Nov 22, 2024
Could the Compassion We Show to Animals Also Be Shown to Humans?
The tendency for some people to prioritize helping animals over aiding humans in need can be deeply rooted in a mix of emotional,...
Nov 15, 2024
Challenges of Homelessness: 'Street Feet'
One of the bigger challenges that Manna Homeless Society faces with the homeless of Parksville is Trench foot, often referred to in some...
Nov 10, 2024
**Dark Days Ahead for Our Poor Citizens: The Winter Shelter Dilemma in Parksville**
As winter's chill settles over Parksville, a disturbing trend emerges that casts a shadow over our community’s commitment to compassion...
Nov 4, 2024
Being a Senior Living Homeless in Parksville
Bernie, a homeless senior living in the Oceanside area, who is living in Parksville, faces a multitude of horrors and fears on a daily...
Oct 31, 2024
Seniors at Risk
Even if there was an Extreme Weather Shelter it would be Unavailable and seniors would be left out in the cold... Despite poor conditions...
Sep 29, 2024
Effects of Homelessness on Parksville Residents
We at Manna Homeless Society are seeing a tremendous sadness felt by Parksville residents upon witnessing the increasing numbers of...
Sep 14, 2024
Urgent Need: Tarps to Protect the Homeless in the Wet Season
Dear Parksville and Oceanside Community Members, As we at Manna Homeless Society prepare for the upcoming wet season, we are reaching out...
Mar 27, 2024
Homelessness and a Solution
Let’s break down the reasons people are homeless and why towns and cities may refuse to care for them: And offer a solution… Top 5...
Mar 20, 2024
A Sincere Plea for Your Assistance
Dear Community, We come to you today with a sincere plea for assistance out of love and compassion for those who are facing difficult...
Mar 10, 2024
Your Efforts Are Making a Significant Difference
Manna Homeless Society was providing essential survival items to help those in need during extreme weather conditions last night. The...
Feb 8, 2024
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Feb 6, 2024
Kathy’s New Home
Kathy’s face lit up with joy as she received the keys to her motor home from Raquel a beautiful and spacious vehicle that would finally...
Jan 16, 2024
Shantytown, Oceanside
Yesterday in Smithers shantytown, a distressing lack of basic necessities was discovered. The community was found to be deprived of...
Jan 7, 2024
Manna Supports David in His Time of Need
David had been hit by a car. He needed a cane and he needed warm boots. This is the way Manna has Sunday morning church.
Jan 5, 2024
In Desperate Need of Non-Perishable Food Items
Dear Community Members, Manna Homeless Society is reaching out to all of you with a heartfelt plea for assistance. We are in desperate...
Dec 20, 2023
Living and Dying on the Streets
The lack of validation for caring for the poor has led to a societal neglect that has contributed to an increase in the number of people...
Dec 16, 2023
More Homeless Dying Than Ever Before
What have we done… The coroner’s report says more homeless people are dying than ever before. What have we done… The increasing number of...
Dec 5, 2023
Finding Love in the Darkest Places
The horrifying rainstorm tonight was a sight to behold. Raquel and I we watched as the relentless downpour seemed unending, drenching...
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