“I never thought there were so many kind people in the world” - Rural Manitoba couple get new home from MDS Manitoba Unit

For decades, Poplar Park Hall in Libau, Manitoba, served as a community hub until it was sold to Jeff and Sylvia Starr. The couple enjoyed rural life, but after Jeff’s stroke and the hall’s deterioration, they couldn’t keep up with repairs. In 2022, heavy rains caused the roof to collapse, and their home was condemned. With limited government aid and no insurance, they faced losing everything.
 
Darlene Oshanski, an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, connected them with Partners in Disaster and Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS). Seeing the Starrs’ age, disabilities, and lack of resources, MDS stepped in to rebuild their home at no cost. Volunteers hope to finish by Christmas, giving the couple a new start after years of hardship. “We are so thankful!”
 
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