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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 29, 2024
A Beacon of Hope: Successful Winter Weather Shelters in Canada
As winter's chill sets in across Canada, cities are grappling with the profound issue of homelessness, particularly in harsh weather...
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...
Oct 17, 2024
The Alarming Rise of Seniors Living in Cars: A Growing Plague on Manna Homeless Society's Community
Introduction: For the past 15 years, Manna Homeless Society has been a pillar of support and care within its community. However, in...
Oct 17, 2024
City Leaders Fail the Poor – Unrest and Chaos Loom as Lack of Leadership Plagues Our Community
In a city where prosperity and progress should be synonymous with compassion and inclusivity, recent events have unveiled a stark reality...
Oct 13, 2024
Ensuring Safety and Well-Being for All Community Members
The city of Parksville’s Mayor and council have a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of all members of the community,...
Oct 10, 2024
“All-Weather Shelter” March at City Hall
On Friday, October 11th, 2024, a crowd amassed outside of City Hall in Parksville to urge the Mayor and City Council of Parksville to...
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...
Sep 7, 2024
Celebrating Tim Ferguson’s Life
Jerrold Paetko will be saying a few words of Blessings. Christopher Teed will be providing the music.
Sep 2, 2024
Homeless Shelters CRITICAL – Let’s Get One in Place Before Winter!
It is crucial to recognize that homeless individuals are human beings who deserve empathy, understanding, and support in Parksville....
Aug 27, 2024
Senior Women Homeless? Right Here in Oceanside
In Parksville and Oceanside area the horror faced by senior women who are forced to live on the streets or in their cars due to the lack...
Aug 21, 2024
Will Parksville Have a Cold Weather Shelter This Winter?
Good afternoon, I just came back from the Orca Place fifth year anniversary held down at the shelter in the park – it was a great event....
Aug 21, 2024
Advocating for the Homeless and People at Risk
When advocating for the homeless and those at risk, especially in a situation where local authorities are considering removing them from...
Aug 21, 2024
Parksville Faces Homelessness Crisis Amid Controversy Over Closure of Extreme Weather Shelter
Parksville, a quaint coastal city nestled in Vancouver Island’s picturesque landscape, is currently grappling with a surge in...
Aug 9, 2024
A Troubling Situation
Parksville is facing a troubling situation where water restrictions were implemented in April while the construction of unaffordable...
Jul 22, 2024
We Are All Connected
As we enter this troubled world each day it’s easy to see its becoming darker as we are most certainly on the brink of collapse,...
Jul 21, 2024
Creating Equitable & Sustainable Solutions in Small Cities Like Oceanside
The issue of small cities experiencing a surge in unaffordable housing while lacking adequate water resources to sustain the community is...
Jul 18, 2024
Luxury Over Basic Human Needs?
This is indeed disheartening to witness the prioritization of these luxury apartment and condo developments over the pressing need for...
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