To Our Generous Community Partners, Local Businesses, and Caring Residents of Oceanside, We at Manna Homeless Society are reaching out with an urgent request for donations of bottled water to distribute on the streets of Oceanside this summer. As temperatures climb during these hot summer months, our outreach teams are witnessing increasing numbers of seniors, vulnerable adults, and people at risk struggling with heat exposure while living on the streets or in precarious hous

Swollen Feet in Summer: Causes, Relief, and Prevention By Raquel, Foot Care Nurse, Manna Homeless Society As temperatures rise during the summer months, many people notice their legs and feet becoming puffy and uncomfortable. This common issue occurs because heat causes blood vessels to expand, allowing fluid to leak into surrounding tissues. Gravity then pulls this excess fluid downward, leading to swelling in the feet and ankles. While this swelling is usually temporary, it

After years of persistent advocacy, the Manna Homeless Society is thrilled to see Parksville’s Mayor and Council finally approve in letter form support for an extreme weather shelter in our community. For too long, articles in this paper highlighted how City Hall’s refusal to support even basic emergency shelter had left vulnerable residents of the Oceanside area exposed to life-threatening conditions. The lack of care contributed directly to preventable suffering and loss of