People Helping People
Each month, more than 7,000 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%)
- All 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
Past Events
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MENDing Poverty Conference - June 18, 2008
MENDing Hearts - An Elegant Tea Fundraiser - May 3, 2008
Donor Breakfast - February 8, 2008
MEND Co-Founders Ed and Carolyn Rose hosted a breakfast in the MEND Conference Room on Friday, February 8 for MEND Capital Campaign Foundation, business and individual donors who sponsored departments, rooms, and tiles in our new Center. Weingart Foundation CEO Fred Ali was our guest speaker.
2007 Christmas Program
Mexican Fiesta - September 28, 2007
MEND Center Inaugural Gala - April 26, 2007
A Victorian Tea - April 30, 2006
MEND Fundraiser featuring: Linda Schaefer's "Come and See"
A Photojournalist's Journey into the World of Mother Teresa
