People Helping People
Each month, more than 9,300 hours are donated by volunteers from a broad range of backgrounds and income levels; all joining together to act as people helping people. Each person plays a vital role in meeting the mission of MEND.
Our Unique Characteristics
- 99% volunteer driven
- Privately funded - NO government
grants
- Low overhead costs (less than 5%)
- Public relations and fund raising work done by volunteers
- Seeks to develop self-reliance
among recipients
- Staff is hired only when programs
grow too large for volunteers to
handle
Items We Need
- Teen Clothing
- Toothbrushes and toothpaste
- Arts & crafts supplies for after school children
- Baby clothes in good condition
- Job interview clothes for men & women
- Office supplies: pens, pencils, markers and tape
- Non-perishable food items especially canned
vegetables, cereals, diabetic foods - School uniforms (new or used) in good condition
for distribution in MEND Clothing Center.