Welcome to the Summer 2025 edition of Manna House’s Update
This quarter’s theme is Motivate - a concept on a lot of people’s minds as the weather warms up and the sun beats down. Some people become inspired to socialise, get active, tackle the garden in ways they didn't feel motivated to do all winter long. Conversely, the warm weather can invite lazing about, daydreaming and just enjoying “being”, as we sit on a bench and watch the birds, the people, the world go by.
Whatever camp you are in, I hope your association with Manna House motivates you to give of yourself for the sake of others, to empathise and reach out on behalf of those who have so little, to lend whatever talents and resources you may be lucky enough to have in order that those struggling amongst us can have just a bit more.
Drive, excite, galvanise, incline, inspire, persuade, prompt, propel, spur, provoke, Rouse, spark, sway, trigger, boost
This Winter, Kendal has so many places you can go and keep warm and connected.
FREE drop-ins, warm up, grab a drink. And we’re here for a chat too if you want.
These are places that are warm and friendly where everyone is welcome and no one is judged
Poverty just loves to destroy lives. It breaks families apart, isolates people from friends and family, shatters confidence and drives many to think that suicide is the only way out.UK poverty is real, with millions locked in its miserable grip. We’re not prepared to sit back and let it wreak havoc across Kendal and District.
In a just and compassionate society, no one should be trapped in their home, afraid to open the door or answer the phone. No one should wake up wondering where they’ll find the money to feed their children or heat their home. No one should have to be alone, especially when times are tough. We’d like to recognise other organisations that are supporting those in debt in the Kendal and District area such as Age UK, Citizen’s Advice and Kendal Food Bank.
That’s why we are partnering with Christian Against Poverty (CAP), as this is a mission. To restore hope for those who are lost and hurting. In partnership with our incredible partner churches across Kendal – we ultimately want to bring life-changing freedom and Good News to people in desperate need.