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Still No Adequate Weather Shelter for the Vulnerable
This winter, Parksville faced a critical challenge due to lack of an adequate weather shelter for our vulnerable residents. Manna...
Mar 8


Tents and Survival Gear Needed
Those without shelter are outside trying to survive sub-zero temperatures. It seems inconceivable that alternatives can't be found by the...
Feb 5


Compassion and Caring VS. Judgment and Neglect
As a resident of Vancouver Island, I feel compelled to address a pressing issue that threatens the fabric of our community—the...
Jan 19


Effects of Turning Our Backs on the Poor
When a community like Parksville turns its back on the poor by failing to provide essential services such as warming stations and...
Jan 1


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....
Dec 18, 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 22, 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 15, 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 10, 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...
Nov 4, 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...
Nov 1, 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 29, 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 14, 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 27, 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 20, 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...
Mar 10, 2024


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Feb 8, 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...
Feb 6, 2024


Shantytown, Oceanside
Yesterday in Smithers shantytown, a distressing lack of basic necessities was discovered. The community was found to be deprived of...
Jan 16, 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 7, 2024
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