MEND Poverty

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Born as a volunteer-powered organization over four decades ago in a garage, MEND takes a holistic approach to relieve the effects of poverty by providing basic human needs while giving individuals the education and training that fosters self-reliance. MEND benefits from the assistance of over 5000 volunteers to implement its vast array of programs.

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MEND Welcomes a new CEO

On behalf of the MEND Board of Directors, we are very excited to introduce Janet Marinaccio, our new President and CEO. Janet is the ideal person to lead MEND as we build upon decades of success providing San Fernando Valley families the tools to lift themselves out of poverty. Janet joins...

“I feel MEND Opened the Door to my Future”

Maria De La Torre always knew she would work in the medical field. She received her Medical Assistant diploma seven years ago and, while keen to start work in her chosen profession, had to stay home and raise her family. She has three young children and says when she finally felt...

ESL Volunteer Teaches Study Skills

One student had a novel motivation to learn English. Her future daughter-in-law didn’t speak Spanish, and she wanted to make sure she could talk with her. “There’s all kinds of reasons people give for taking the class,” says Daniel Jordan, a 23-year-old ESL teacher at MEND. “It’s never just one...

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