Founders of MEND Honored with a Square Dedication

Ed and Carolyn Rose were honored with a square dedication outside MEND's headquarters in Pacoima by LA City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez.

Fifty-five years ago, Ed and Carolyn Rose began a grassroots effort in their garage to help the low-income families they saw throughout the San Fernando Valley. They didn’t need to look far. Many in need lived near their own Northeast San Fernando Valley home. They began with an uncomplicated concept – by collecting and distributing food, furniture and clothing to give to anyone in need.

Their home became a focal point where people heard they could be helped and others who wanted to join them gathered to volunteer.

They decided to call their group MEND – Meeting Each Need with Dignity, and formally established themselves as a nonprofit in 1976. San Fernando Sun