Some mission projects begin with a visible need. Others begin with a deeper story—one of hardship, resilience, and daily determination to keep life moving forward.
The Judie Faille Mission Project is one of those stories. It is a story of neighbors helping neighbors and a community coming together to restore safety and hope when it was needed most.
Judie and her husband are both living with disabilities and are currently unable to work. Their circumstances have been further impacted by a recent traumatic event—Judie shared that her husband was attacked by a neighbor’s dog that jumped the fence and severely mauled him. The injuries resulted in significant nerve damage, forcing him into an unexpected retirement. While he has applied for disability benefits, the approval process is still pending.
They are navigating this season on a very limited income, with ongoing medical needs and daily challenges that already stretch their resources.
Amid these circumstances, a serious safety issue at their home became increasingly urgent.
Their large back deck had begun to deteriorate, with wood rotting and weakening in multiple areas. This was not simply a maintenance concern—it was a daily safety risk.
The most critical areas included the section directly outside their sliding doors and the steps leading from the porch down into the yard. This is the primary way they enter and exit their home each day, including travel to essential doctor appointments and medical care.
The upper portion of the deck, which includes a swimming pool, is not in use and was not part of their concern. The urgent need was focused entirely on restoring safe passage in and out of their home.
As conditions worsened, each step became more uncertain, and each exit from the home carried more risk.
Through Karly with Lifeline Home Health, Judie’s situation was shared with The Manna Foundation. That connection allowed the need to be seen clearly and responded to with urgency and care.
What emerged was not just a repair request—it was a call to restore safety, stability, and independence in a very real and immediate way.
The Manna Foundation, in partnership with Providence Building Group, responded by rebuilding and reinforcing the unsafe sections of the deck, focusing on the areas that serve as their essential pathway in and out of the home.
This work restored:
A safe entry and exit from their home
Stability on the steps and walking surfaces they rely on daily
Reduced risk of injury in a space they cannot avoid
Greater peace of mind during an already difficult season
What may look like a simple construction project on the surface is, in reality, something much more meaningful: the restoration of safe movement through everyday life.
For Judie and her husband, this deck is not a convenience—it is a necessity.
It is the path to medical appointments.
It is access to the outside world.
It is the difference between risk and safety at their own front door.
By addressing this need, the project restored something deeply human—dignity in daily living.
The Judie Faille Mission Project is also a reminder of how essential partnerships are in community care.
Because of Karly’s advocacy through Lifeline Home Health, this need was identified and brought forward at the right time. That connection bridged the gap between vulnerability and support.
It is through relationships like these that real change becomes possible.
The Manna Foundation is honored to have been able to respond to this need and grateful for every hand and heart involved in making it possible.
To Judie and her husband—thank you for allowing us to serve you during this season. Your strength and resilience matter.
And to every supporter of The Manna Foundation: this is the impact of your generosity. You are helping restore safety, dignity, and stability to real families facing real challenges.
The Judie Faille Mission Project is a reminder that mission work is not always about building something new—it is often about restoring what is essential so life can continue safely.
Together, we continue to show up where it matters most—restoring safety, preserving dignity, and reminding our neighbors that they do not have to face life's challenges alone.