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
Press Releases
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June 2, 2008 - MENDing Poverty Conference
March 23, 2008 - MEND Shower Program
March 18,2008 - MENDing Hearts, An Elegant Tea
October 18, 2007 - Medical Clinic Grand Opening
September 27, 2007 - Mexican Fiesta Fundraiser
August 14, 2007 - Teeth to Toes Event
April 26, 2007 - MEND "Hope for Tomorrow" Benefit Gala
March 14, 2007 - Grand Opening from Humble Beginnings
August 24, 2006 - NBA Players Host Benefit Reception
June 2, 2006 - New Facility Construction Progress
April 30, 2006 - A Victorian Tea with Linda Schaefer
February 2, 2006 - An Affair with Dignity
May 26, 2005 - Groundbreaking Ceremony for MEND's Exciting New Facility
March 18, 2005 - MEND's 2005 Volunteer of the Year
December 2, 2004 - MEND's 2004 Christmas Basket Program
November 15, 2004 - MEND's Optometrist and the Optometry Clinic
November 8, 2004 - MEND's Pharmacist and the MEND Pharmacy
August 2004 - Teeth to Toes
March 26, 2004 - MEND's 2004 Volunteer of the Year
February 21, 2004 - MEND Meets the Victorian Women Tea Party
January 21, 2004 - MEND New Year Pledge Appeal
December 29, 2003 - MEND's Annual Adopt A Family Program