THE RAFAEL AND SHARYL MENDEZ FAMILY FOUNDATION

Our Story

Rooted in family values, we uplift communities with compassion and purpose.

A warm gathering of diverse families sharing stories and laughter in a sunlit community center.
A warm gathering of diverse families sharing stories and laughter in a sunlit community center.
Join Us
Young leaders engaged in a vibrant workshop, brainstorming ideas with colorful notes and smiles.
Young leaders engaged in a vibrant workshop, brainstorming ideas with colorful notes and smiles.

Our Work

Building stronger communities through heartfelt projects.

A group of diverse community members planting trees together in a neighborhood park.
A group of diverse community members planting trees together in a neighborhood park.
Empowerment

Supporting inclusion and equity initiatives.

Young students engaged in a lively mentorship session with a caring volunteer.
Young students engaged in a lively mentorship session with a caring volunteer.
Education

Opening doors with scholarships and guidance.

A vibrant cultural festival showcasing traditional dances and colorful attire.
A vibrant cultural festival showcasing traditional dances and colorful attire.
A family receiving essential supplies and warm smiles from foundation volunteers.
A family receiving essential supplies and warm smiles from foundation volunteers.
Heritage

Celebrating and preserving cultural identity.

Support

Investing in family well-being programs.

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Gallery

A vibrant community gathering celebrating cultural heritage with colorful traditional attire.
A vibrant community gathering celebrating cultural heritage with colorful traditional attire.
Young students engaged in a mentoring session, deeply focused on their projects.
Young students engaged in a mentoring session, deeply focused on their projects.
A family receiving support services with smiles of hope and gratitude.
A family receiving support services with smiles of hope and gratitude.
Youth leaders passionately presenting their ideas during a creative workshop.
Youth leaders passionately presenting their ideas during a creative workshop.
A community event promoting inclusion, where people of all ages share stories and laughter.
A community event promoting inclusion, where people of all ages share stories and laughter.
Volunteers planting trees together to enhance neighborhood green spaces.
Volunteers planting trees together to enhance neighborhood green spaces.

Snapshots of hearts and hands building brighter futures

Connect

A warm handshake between diverse community members symbolizing partnership and support.
A warm handshake between diverse community members symbolizing partnership and support.

Reach out to share your story or learn how we can support your community.

Location

543 Perugia Way Los Angeles, CA, 90077-3708 United States

Contact us

EIN: 26-1532246

info@mendezfamfdn.com

310-440-9516

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