The Thousand Oaks Kiwanis Community Give Back Game really scored this year raising over $7000.00 for Manna. Sponsored by our heroes at Kemp Ford, Union Bank and Wells Fargo, 150 volunteers from all areas of our community worked tirelessly putting together this wonderful six hour event. Manna's new president and Kiwanis club champion Bob Engler and event organizer Cristy Warner kicked off the sixth annual Give Back Game at Thousand Oaks High School. Exhibition basketball games were played by teams...
Community Awareness Looking for a way to give back to your community? Make sure to head out to the Monte Vista Presbyterian church in Newbury Park for their Mission Fair on April 26th! Manna will be on site to allow you to donate to the food bank to help those in need in the local area. Manna will also be at the Triunfo YMCA Healthy Kids Day on May 4th for another chance to donate to those in need! Healthy Kids Day aims to help improve the well-being and health of families in the local community...
Recurring Gift You can now make a recurring gift to Manna! Signing up to donate a recurring gift to a family in need is fast and easy, and will help to make a difference in the life of a local neighbor each month. Showing your support for Manna and the community has never been easier, and you can feel good knowing that you are making a difference each month. So how does a recurring gift work? It’s as simple as 1-2-3! Set up your gift the first time, check the recurring gift box, and your credit...
Community service matters, not only to those served, but also to those who serve. Here are some thoughtful quotes on why. We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. - Winston Churchill Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile. - Albert Einstein I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve. - Albert Schweitzer Never doubt that a small group...
Who do you think of when you think of a hero? A fireman? A police officer? Superman? Or, a kind neighbor down the street? Sometimes it’s hard to decide what or who makes a hero. But, the fourth grade class at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School learned that heroes are in their community every day, contributing to the wellness of others. Learning about community efforts and those who help people in the community that may be struggling is part of the Values Class at St. Patrick’s Day School. After...