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
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for his Journey
Steve Browdy was once 6 feet tall and a working man, skilled in the areas of carpet and furniture cleaning, scrap and precious metal refining. Almost 10 years ago, Steve’s legs were amputated when a septic infection appeared after surgery, leaving him disabled. Now bound to a wheelchair and fighting hypertension, diabetes and obesity, Steve has turned to MEND for its services.
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to donate to MEND's Virtual Food Drive
MEND’s Hours of Operation
San Fernando Road:
Tues – Thurs 8 AM – 6 PM
Fri 8 AM – 5 PM
Sat 9 AM – 3 PM for donations
Van Nuys Blvd:
Tues – Fri 9:30 AM – 9 PM
Sat 9:30 AM – 1 PM
MEND - Meet Each Need with Dignity
(818) 897-2443
10641 N. San Fernando Road
Pacoima, CA 91331
13460 Van Nuys Boulevard
Pacoima, CA 91331