UPCOMING EVENTS

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Matching Funds Drive October 20 - December 31
Desert Manna's primary Annual Fund Raising Event provides the needed funds to continue our programs through the Holiday Season.  Last year Desert Manna was able to raise $12,000 matched by our angel donors.  With your help, we can exceed that this year.
Cans and Coats Drive: 
October 28 - December 31
Help families prepare for cold weather and the Holidays.
Donate nonperishable foods and warm winter coats in collection boxes at Desert Manna, Barstow schools, the Barstow Library, the Fire Department, the California Highway Patrol office and selected businesses around town.
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5th Annual Humanitarian Awards Gala
5 p.m. Saturday, September 17, 2016,
Banquet Hall, Barstow Mall, Barstow
Sponsors:
Angel Sponsor:

Diamond Sponsor:
     TT Group Inc.

Bronze Sponsor:
     AlaskaUSA
     Artistically Clean
     Brunner's Tiny Time
     David Leicht Atty at Law
     Print-n-Play
     Carl & Yoshimi Sufall

Scholarship Sponsors:
     AlaskaUSA
     Jeannine Fikstad
   
Platinum Sponsor:

Gold Sponsor:
     BarstowGardens.org
     Barry Colman
     Fikstad & Assoc.
     Ft. Irwin Center Chapel
     Tom & Sue Malone
     PACE/Entrepeneur Center
     Rancho Motors
     Rey's Party Rental
     John Ross
     Phyllis & Buzz Sawyer
Benefactor:

Silver Sponsor:
     Barstow Tire & Brake
     Corral Cantina
     Joseph W. Brady Inc.
     Coldwell Banker Home Source
     Day's Inn
     Desert Community Bank
     Sandra Diaz
     Los Domingos
     Wayne & Linda Snively
     St. Mary's Medical Center
     Stewart's United Agency
     Bruce & Loretta Urban

Desert Manna Award Winners:

Phillis & Buzz Sawyer Humanitarian Award:
 Paul Courtney (2016)
Tim Heiden (2015)
Mal & Connie Wessel (2014)
Fred Broadhead (2013)


Audie Murphy Club Military Award:
Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers - BOSS (2016)
H.D. AUSA (2015)

Wayne Soppeland Award:
Paul Courtney (2016)
Leonard Purdy/Barstow Tire & Brake (2015)

Service Organization Award:
America's Cruisers M. C. #149 (2016)
Barstow Women's Club (2015)
Hi Desert Charities (2014)

Student Volunteer Recognition Award:
  BHS CLEW Club (2016)
Vanessa Martinez (2015)
Sophia Manzanares (2014)
Miranda R. F. Wessel-Allmon (2013)

Local Church Award:
Church of God in Christ (2016)
Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints (2015)

New Non-profit Award:
Barstow Salvation Army (2016)
Blessings (2015)
Lifetime Achievement Award:
Jeannine Sears Fikstad (2016)
Greg Wilhelm (2016)
 Mary Gurule (2015)
Bev Lowry (2014)
Jeff Eason Sr.(2013)


Philanthropic Business Award:
Stewart's United Agency (2016)
Hampton Inn (2015)
Barstow Tire & Brake (2014)
Fidelity Moving Co.(2013)

San Bernardino County Proclamation Recognition:
Community Action Partnership San Bernardino County.(2013)
St. Joseph Health/St. Mary's Medical Center (2014)

Community Recognition Award:
Barstow Humane Society (2016)
Desert Discovery Center (2015)

Youth Organization Award:
Cameron PTA/ASB (2016)
Barstow Police Activities League (PAL) (2015)

Student Scholarship Awards:
BHS CLEW Club (2016)
BCC Associated Student Body (2016)
Vanessa Martinez (2015)
Sophia Manzanares (2014)
Sean White (2014)
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2016 Feeding your Neighborhood Campaign
We have outgrown our 2,000 square food warehouse and are seeking a facility that will not only hold the food we distribute  but provide a centralized location with easier accessibility for those who need our services most.  We are requesting your help to make this dream come true.

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