Manter House

Reflecting ...
Nearly 10 years ago, Mike and I were getting ready to open the newly remodeled Manter House as a faith-based community resource center. We began to get to know the neighbors and listen to their stories and their interests. One neighbor told us there were no working streetlights near her house. She didn't feel safe going out after dark. It was November. Mike called the City of Anderson and a friend at PG&E to figure out why this was. Turns out there was a confusion over which organization was responsible for which streetlights. The day of our first open house, PG&E trucks were seen changing the bulbs in several streetlights down Manter Drive. And just in time for our evening event, the lights came on in the neighborhood.

Over the years, we have watched the neighborhood brighten up. We've been blessed to see neighbors, volunteers and community partners come together to make a difference. I could share so many stories, and maybe you could too...

That said, it's time for Manter House to close its doors. Our season there is wrapping up at the end of August, and God is bringing new opportunities to Shasta Thrive and its amazing team. Though it's sad, and there are still many needs in the community, we are taking this time to remember all that's been learned and changed and bettered over the last decade of Manter House's faithful and caring volunteers showing up with love in their hearts and speaking encouraging words to our participants. I'm sure many lives have been positively touched, some in some very transformational ways. Never under estimate what a few dedicated people can do when they come together, pray and work together to impact lives. Change is hard, but we celebrate the good stuff.
Mike Gallagher Pamela Batti Hamar, Mary Malrose, Jon Thompson Natalia Thompson, Eric Hess, Mary Peterson, Joanna Boralho, David Lujan, Karen Hofer, Christine Haggard, Melissa Hicks, Mike Fitzgerald, Kelley Verhoog, Ann Rogers, Mary Flacy, Shasta Thrive, DeAnna Gallagher Rebecca Lehman, Brooke Gruba Katryn Eske

You got this!! You have come a long way, keep moving forward.

Check out this testimony from one of our most beloved community members:

"The first time I went to Manter House I was a hungry drug addict living on the streets. They made me a bag of food with hamburgers, and I got to take a shower and get prayer. I knew it was a safe place, and that's why I still go there. They are helping me in my recovery and with having healthy relationships. I feel like I am bettering myself and growing closer to God!"

There is still time to bid on the many items in our online auction and help us reach even more people in our community who are hurting the most. Follow the link below! Bidding ends tomorrow at 4:30pm, PDT:

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Shasta Thrive Manter House, a ministry of Shasta Thrive in Anderson, California, operates as a day center for homeless community members. Shasta Thrive also offers recovery support and education in life skills, such as the Future Story program. In addition to offering help with immediate needs such as food and la...

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Your support will empower us to bring change, resilience and stability to those who hurt the most in our community. Follow the link below to browse items donated by supporters such as a tour of Shasta Caverns 🗻, a Trader Joe's haul 📦, or a guided fishing trip on the Sacramento River 🚣!

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Explore Items Manter House, a ministry of Shasta Thrive in Anderson, California, operates as a day center for homeless community members. Shasta Thrive also offers recovery support and education in life skills, such as the Future Story program. In addition to offering help with immediate needs such as food and la...