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
Calendar
Click Here for a PDF file of the Spetember 2008 MEND Calendar2008-09 MEND BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 – Regular Board mtg
Saturday, October 4, 2008 – Board Retreat
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 – Regular Board mtg
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 – Regular Board mtg
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 – Regular Board mtg
2008 MEND SPECIAL EVENTS
Wednesday, August 27,
8:30 AM – 2 PM
MEND’s Annual Teeth To Toes Event, MEND Center
September 1 – December 10
Call MEND to sign up as a Christmas volunteer, 818-896-0246
Saturday, October 4, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Annual Board Retreat – new MEND Center
Fall Fund raising Event – date/location TBA
Saturday November 1 and Saturday November 8
Super Home Visiting Saturdays for MEND Christmas program. Call MEND Reception Desk to volunteer!
December 1- 21
MEND Christmas toy sorting and assistance with recipients’ gift selections, food packing and basket distribution. Dates and times vary. Call MEND reception desk to volunteer!