Julie Plett

Co- Chair 

Darcy Wolfe

Co- Chair

Darcy is living in Morden with his wife and two kids. He enjoys helping people, reading, and watching sports.

Sally Marsolais

Secretary

Sally and her family moved to Morden about 20 years ago. Sally is a strong advocate and seeks to contribute toward making Morden a safe and welcoming place for all. She works as a social worker and loves spending time with her family and especially her cat. 

Lawanda Friesen

Member at Large

Lawanda has lived in the Morden area her entire life.  

She volunteered with the Many Hands Voucher Program and appreciated the impact Many Hands has in making a difference in our community.  

“I decided to join the Many Hands Board to be part of the vision they have for supporting and building a stronger community through many different programs that are offered”. 

Lawanda enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, camping and also volunteering with other organizations.  

Executive Director (Staff)

Mariyam Tsygankova

Program Coordinator (Staff)

Victoria Neufeld

Victoria is the Program Coordinator, blending her background as a wedding planner with a deep commitment to community and compassion. She’s an advocate for those who are unable to support themselves, working to promote food security and create spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and cared for. As the oldest sister and a true Enneagram 4, Victoria leads with empathy, creativity, and heart. Outside of work, she values restful time with her husband, loves camping, crafts and thrifting, music, and is energized by meaningful conversations and goofing around with friends.

Volunteer Coordinator (Staff)

Dyane Wiens

Dyane grew up in the Manitou area but have been living in Morden for over 16 years with her husband and 2 children. 

“My involvement with Many Hands began when they became involved with the food bank. As a volunteer myself, I have come to appreciate the work they do in the community and look forward to continuing to support them in this role.

For our current volunteers, I look forward to working with all of you!  To those who are interested in volunteering, I look forward to meeting you! ”

Kitchen Supervisor  (Staff)

Lenore Penner

Lenore brings her culinary expertise and passion for cooking to Many Hands, where she enjoys preparing delicious meals and connecting with new people.

For her, it’s a rewarding and enriching experience to combine her love for food with building community.