Melanie Peake (Personal Real Estate Corporation) recognized Robin Campbell for his volunteer work with Manna Homeless Society in the Oceanside community. Thanks to a nomination by Sandi Haines, Robin was presented with a $500 cheque for Manna. The details below can be found on Melanie Peake's Facebook Post . On this second week of Espresso your Gratitude, we are celebrating Robin Campbell whose tireless work with Manna Homeless Society is making a meaningful difference across

As the dark clouds gather and the first heavy rains begin to fall, our hearts break a little more each night. Here at Manna Homeless Society, we’ve been out on the streets of our city, side by side with those who call the sidewalks and underpasses home. These are our neighbours—fathers, mothers, veterans, and youth—who face the unrelenting downpour with nothing but thin layers and weary spirits. Without proper shelter, they’re soaked to the bone, shivering through endless nig

Bring your sweatpants, hoodies, tarps, tents and more to 826 Island Hwy W, Parksville

Members of our community who have no shelter during this winter season are out in the cold. Donations directly support those who do not...

On Friday, October 11th, 2024, a crowd amassed outside of City Hall in Parksville to urge the Mayor and City Council of Parksville to...

Dear Parksville and Oceanside Community Members, As we at Manna Homeless Society prepare for the upcoming wet season, we are reaching out...

Jerrold Paetko will be saying a few words of Blessings. Christopher Teed will be providing the music.

Dear Community, We come to you today with a sincere plea for assistance out of love and compassion for those who are facing difficult...

Manna has a friend who is 67 years old and lives in his car. Bob  served our country and also worked until he couldn’t work anymore… Bob...

The absence of an extreme weather shelter for the less fortunate and people at risk in winter displays a heart-wrenching cruelty, a...

We’re heading into rainy season and we’re in dire need of the following items: SHOES BOOTS HOODIES SLEEPING BAGS Please drop off items ...

Have you ever heard? “They don’t deserve it!” “Those drug addicts are all the same, they steal, lie, cheat – just to get their next fix!”...

Not everyone is looking forward to a warm family Christmas. Some just want to be warm. In Parksville, Manna is helping 8-12 people every...

The stories provided below are from real people that Manna has had the opportunity to know and befriend this past year or for the past...

Manna’s heartbeat has always been: “providing hope and help to the most vulnerable in our community.” For many years we’ve been offering...

Beth and George should be retiring this year – but they can’t. A work accident rendered George’s back useless for continued labour jobs....

Poverty has a cost. The cost of poverty is witnessed physically, mentally, spiritually, materially, relationally, and environmentally....

The City Council of Parksville has had a checkered relationship with Orca Place at 222 Corfield. Since its inception, I’ve been invited...

There is a popular expression, “You’re never too old to learn.” So maybe there is hope for me learning Pickle Ball. With Manna, we’ve...