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No Warm Shelter in Oceanside – Now Where Do I Go?
Being forced out of the city where you were born and raised due to circumstances beyond your control can indeed be a traumatic and...
Nov 20, 2023


Lack of Shelter for the Poor in Extreme Weather Represents Serious Failure
The consequences of a city not having a warming station and an extreme weather shelter for the poor can be severe and have far-reaching...
Nov 10, 2023


SPCA for Animals – Why not SPCH for Humans?!
The cruelty of denying humans shelter in cold weather while providing it for dogs, cats, and wildlife highlights a significant disparity...
Nov 9, 2023


Residents of Oceanside Suffering without Support
In a country like Canada, the following scenario seems almost impossible… The Manna crew sets out on the first snowfall of the season to...
Oct 25, 2023


Manna Volunteers Say Cases of ‘Street’ Feet Have Quadrupled Since Covid
‘Street’ feet, also known as trench foot, is a very serious problem for the homeless. Prolonged exposure to cold damp temperatures caused...
Oct 25, 2023


Bracing for Snow and Rain – October 24th, 2023
With the first snow of the season, those without homes must prepare for the changing weather. Homemade waterproof ponchos are better than...
Oct 24, 2023


Call for an Extreme Weather Shelter in Oceanside
The absence of an extreme weather shelter for the less fortunate and people at risk in winter displays a heart-wrenching cruelty, a...
Oct 16, 2023


Challenges Facing the Homeless
Where to keep all your items? So so many homeless women! Head lice is always a problem. Bringing comfort and letting people know you care.
Apr 30, 2023


Apr 25, 2023


WE NEED YOUR HELP!
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 ...
Apr 15, 2023


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Mar 20, 2023


Continuous Challenges Face Homeless in Oceanside
So many sides to being homeless…
Mar 15, 2023


Numbers of Homeless Growing in Parksville
They say a picture is worth a thousand words…
Mar 15, 2023


Mar 8, 2023


URGENT: Blankets and Sleeping Bags NEEDED ASAP!
If you’ve got a sleeping bag or blanket lying around, please consider donating it to the less fortunate. These items are desperately...
Mar 5, 2023


Are they only seen as drowning rats?
Are they only seen as drowning rats? Seven homeless adults, living under stairs, Seven homeless adults, but no one cares, Seven homeless...
Feb 15, 2023


Gary
Gary died last night. He was twenty-eight. Does it matter why? Would it make a difference if he died from weather exposure, diabetic...
Feb 1, 2023


Dec 11, 2022


Manna in the Storm
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!”...
Dec 4, 2022
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