“I share my story in the hope that it sparks the change we so deeply need.”​
Amy
From Silence to Strength
Amy finds joy and comfort in reading books since childhood. As a history major in college, she dreamed of becoming a professor, picturing herself at the front of a classroom, sparking curiosity and inspiring growth in young minds.
Then she fell in love but, shortly after her dreams started to fade.
What started as tenderness turned into control, then eventually isolation and harm. She stayed, believing that if she tried hard enough, she could mend what was breaking. Teaching felt like a life she had imagined for someone else. And the thought of leaving seemed impossibly far away.
Unfortunately, Amy's journey is shared by countless others. This is one of the many reasons why Manna Wellness exists.
Through the generosity of volunteers, Amy received the comprehensive support and resources that she needed.
Legal Aid
Manna Wellness helped Amy get to a safe space where she can focus on healing.
Wellness Counseling
Through the Lumina program, Amy learned the tools to recognize the patterns that were holding her back and the space to process the emotions she had carried for years. With time, she began to think more clearly and feel more in control of her journey.
Support Groups
The support groups welcomed Amy without judgment. As isolation loosened its grip, she began forming meaningful friendships and connections that reminded her she didn’t have to heal alone.
In time, Amy rekindled her passion for teaching. Today, she teaches online nutrition classes, and hosts fitness classes for at-risk youth.​​
"thank you Manna Wellness. My journey has come full circle, and with it a true sense of joy and fulfillment."
Amy
In 2024, we shared
8,000+
volunteer hours
meals and toys
for 65 children and infants who spent Christmas and New Year at the hospital
services in:
healthcare
education
housing
nutrition
I lost my job due to mass layoffs in IT. I was scrambling to find resources for my family and I found Manna Wellness through a friend. Their volunteer social workers helped my family find resources such as food and household supplies so that we can minimize cost. My wife and kids received the emotional support from friends that they made at Manna Wellness who understood exactly what we were going through. This gave me the time to focus on my job search. The comprehensive support they provide is like no other. They helped us get through and now I’m paying it forward. I volunteer to teach computer classes at Manna Wellness.
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~ Noah G.
(Sydney, Australia)