Manna Dream Center

04/09/2025

04/08/2025

Traumatic Loss Grief Grp, Tuesday 630pm @ 336 Ray Ave
Park in the back, enter through the right door

12/12/2024

Thanks to Coca Cola for their donation. Every guest who attends our Christmas Party at Fayetteville Cares will get a nice cold Coke product along with a tasty meal provided by Parkton Grill.

12/10/2024

All Seasons AC & Heating employees donated 389 items consisting of gloves, tobbagons, socks and other warm wear items for men, women and kids to the Manna Dream Center. These items are intended for Western NC as those folks continue to brave cold temps!

THANK YOU All Seasons for helping us keep Western NC warm!

* Tommy C, left, accepting the donations for the Dream Center and Mike T, right, owner of All Seasons.

12/05/2024

Steve’s Journey: From Resilience to Renewal
Steve’s story is one of determination, strength, and hope. When he came to the Manna Dream Center, our local emergency shelter for men, he was ready to take the first steps toward a new chapter in his life. Over six months, Steve demonstrated incredible perseverance and integrity, earning an extension on his stay and inspiring those around him.
At the beginning of his journey, finding steady employment was a challenge. Steve worked hard doing odd jobs, but he was determined to build something more stable. With support from the Manna Dream Center and the resources provided through Fayetteville Cares, he secured a position at Gusto Napoletano, a local Italian restaurant and pizzeria.
At work, Steve’s commitment and resilience shone brightly. He consistently showed up, gave his best, and built strong relationships. His dedication earned the trust of the restaurant’s owners, who gave him a key to the business—a significant symbol of their confidence in him. Soon after, Steve was promoted to a full-time role, allowing him to save enough money to move into a place of his own.
Steve’s journey reflects the power of community, opportunity, and his own unwavering determination to succeed. By utilizing the resources at the Day Resource Center and the Manna Dream Center, and with the partnership of organizations like Marius Maximus Foundation for Mental Health and Continuum of Care's Coordinated Entry, Steve achieved his goals and began building a future filled with promise.
We at Fayetteville Cares are honored to walk alongside individuals like Steve as they harness their strengths, overcome barriers, and achieve their dreams. We are deeply grateful to our community partners and supporters who make stories like Steve’s possible.
If Steve’s journey resonates with you, join us in creating more opportunities for empowerment and success. Visit faycares.org to learn how you can get involved and help make a difference. Together, we can support our neighbors on their path to renewal and independence.

Providing essential support and services to individuals at risk of or who are experiencing homelessness in Fayetteville, NC.

12/03/2024

11/27/2024

40 more boxes filled with canned goods, mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, gravy mix, brownie mix and a whole chicken were sent out from the Manna Dream Center warehouse today. Families and staff from Ramsey Street High School were grateful to be the recipients of these Thanksgiving boxes donated by Mountaire chicken.

11/26/2024

Families at Ashley Elementary received a special reminder of God’s love and provision today. The Mountaire Chicken Plant donated 550 Thanksgiving boxes to Manna Dream Center to be distributed throughout our community. 60 of these were delivered to the school. How marvelous that every box has the potential to change a life.

11/26/2024

90 students and 20 staff members at WT Brown felt special today as Manna packed and delivered 119 bags of food from the Dream Center warehouse. The bags included the makings for a great Thanksgiving day meal including a frozen chicken. Special thanks go out to the 17 Manna folks that showed up on Sunday afternoon to pack the bags. As always, KUDOS to Michael Damato who works tirelessly to keep the warehouse up and running smoothly for the benefit of others.

11/26/2024

GRACIOUS! MERCI ! GRAZI! DANKE! THANK YOU! to Manna’s Zumba small group for their SERVICE. They graciously transported a BACKPACK BUDDIES order from Sam’s to Executive Place, unloaded 2 trucks and van full of food and placed the 445 items onto the shelves to be used on Thursday to pack 232 bags of food.

11/25/2024

Thank you Mountaire Farms for allowing us to participate in your “Thanksgiving for
Thousands” food box giveaway. We were able to provide full Thanksgiving dinners for our families who shop the pantry and many more in our community.