Seniors Living in Cars, etc... Shelter Crisis
- Admin
- Sep 15
- 1 min read
Dear Friends,
As fall settles in, the nights in Oceanside and Parksville grow colder, bringing harsh realities for the homeless and at-risk individuals in our communities. The arrival of coughs, colds, and flu underscores the urgent need for shelters and warming stations, which remain absent.
People are left to face the elements, with damp clothing and inadequate shelter making the cold even more unbearable. It’s heartbreaking and unnecessary, especially when empty buildings sit unused, and leadership lacks the will to act.
At Manna Homeless Society, we see the toll this takes—seniors living in cars, makeshift shelters, or on the streets, with no clear reason why society allows this neglect. As economic challenges loom, both globally and locally, the lack of preparation is glaring. Unrest grows when basic needs go unmet, and change is needed—leaders who see the reality and are willing to act.
Until then, Manna Homeless Society remains committed to providing foot care, food, tents, tarps, sleeping bags, and clothing bicycles, and sometimes donated trailers and motorhomes to those in need. We brace for a tough winter and ask for your continued support to help those without shelter. Your donations make a difference.
E-transfer donations:
Mail donations or cheques to:
Manna Homeless Society
P.O. Box 389
Errington BC VOR 1VO
Thank you for your love and support,
Robin Campbell
Manna Homeless Society
