Our volunteers are an integral part of the work that we do at MiNDS. They are the heart of our organization—they are the individuals, groups, and families that come together for the betterment of the community they’re serving. Whether you’re a kid, a teenager, an adult, or a retiree, we count on you to show…
Read MoreSt. Joseph Health Values in Action – Justice Award 2016
St. Joseph advocates for systems and structures that are attuned to the needs of the vulnerable and disadvantaged, and that promote a sense of community among all persons. In order to do this successfully, St. Joseph operates on four core values of dignity, service, excellence, and justice. Last week our very own President and…
Read MoreSixth Annual MiNDS Community Dinner – 2016 Fullerton
Fullerton, CA The mood was highly spirited as over 150 people, mostly families, gathered to join MiNDS and CSU Fullerton at this year’s Neighborhood Outreach Dinner and Celebration. This was the sixth annual event that marked the community development work of MiNDS and the fourth held in Fullerton, Orange County. It was co-sponsored by CSU Fullerton and hosted…
Read MoreMiNDS co-founder with Civil Rights era icon Joseph Jackson Jr. at the MLK Day of Service
by Yara Almouradi Over 300 individuals, mainly families, joined a group of over 30 volunteers to receive services as part of Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service. The event was spearheaded by MiNDS, a local community service and Family Centered Development non-profit organization, that brought together 12 other organizations to offer essential services…
Read MorePD Canned Food Drive
MiNDS is proud to be working with the Buena Park Police Department on a 5-week canned food drive beginning Friday, December 4, 2015 and continuing until Friday, January 8, 2016. This drive will benefit underserved families in Buena Park, CA. Collected items will be distributed in food bags during our Martin Luther King Jr. National…
Read MoreMiNDS hosts our 4th Annual MLK Jr. Day of Service – 2016
Buena Park, CA, — MiNDS is honored to host its 4th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, January 16, 2016 on the campuses of Giving Children Hope in Buena Park. Services offered will include enrollment in health insurance through Covered California, distribution of toys, books collected by…
Read MoreSan Bernardino Victims Funding Campaign
Fundraising for the San Bernardino victims At least 14 people were killed and 17 more wounded in San Bernardino, California where up to 3 attackers went on a shooting spree at a regional center that serves those with special needs. The San Bernardino families lost their loved ones in a deplorable act of violence. This…
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