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We believe the ripple effects of kindness can transform our community. We’re a team with deep roots of struggle, progress and service.

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The Muindi Foundation hopes that you and your love

The Muindi Foundation hopes that you and your loved ones are doing well and staying safe. @Muindifoundationusa team members, volunteers and supporters have been generous and selfless in their efforts to help the Muindi Foundation serve the homeless and those struggling during this national crisis.
We cannot comprehend how a small group of ordinary hard-working people who wanted to help their community have become a small but mighty non-profit with loyal volunteers, donors, and partners.
In the month of May, we assembled and distributed over 1,200 care kits. Specifically, we distributed over 700 hygiene care kits and over 500 snack kits. We have been privileged to meet this great need even as the costs for these kits have risen and currently the average kit cost is $7, which means the Muindi Foundation was able to provide approximately $8,400 in kits to those who desperately need them. We know that these are difficult times for families, and it has been encouraging to see our volunteers and supporters come together for such an important cause. We cannot put into words how much your support mean to us.
Thank you to our generous donors: Mitsumori Family, Breneman Family, Macias Family, Williams Family, and the Reyes Lopez Family, who have stepped up to assist us by co-sponsoring our care kit campaign with unplanned donations.
It would be impossible to continue serving without our committed volunteers; Jake, Marilyn and Bill who have continued our on the ground support by distributing the Muindi Foundation hygiene and snack kits on a weekly basis, as well as the following families who have spent tireless hours assembling kits in their homes for distribution: the Mitsumori family, Sheafer Family, Fill Family, Quesenberry Family, Averill Family, Holmes Family, Ruiz Family, Charise & Family, Augilera Family, Maya and the Beltran Family. We could not keep up with demand without everyone’s help because the need is so great. Thank you from the bottom of our heart ❤️ #volunteering #muindifoundationusa #givingback #sanjose

“Remember that the happiest people are not those

“Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.” ― H. Jackson Brown Jr.
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The Muindi Foundation hopes that you and your loved ones are doing well and staying safe.

Today, we join together to ask for your support as we host a day of global giving. #GivingTuesdayNow is an emergency response to the enormous need caused by COVID-19.

As the world continues to deal with the COVID-19 global health and economic crisis, we have partnered with several local nonprofits to broaden our reach and resources.
@Muindifoundationusa role is to provide, assemble and distribute hygiene and snack care kits on a weekly basis. In the month of April we provided over 1,000 care kits.

Your generosity will have an immediate impact on our friends who are homeless, houseless and those at risk of becoming so in the Silicon Valley ensuring they do not go hungry, maintain personal hygiene and find the supportive resources they need especially during this difficult time.

Every dollar counts! Your support today will ensure that we continue our mission to bring people and resources together to meet the needs of the underserved in our community.

Thank you for your continued generosity.
********************************* 🖐🏻🖐🏼🖐🏽🖐🏾🖐🏿 @muindifoundationusa #givingtuesdaynow2020 #givingtuesdayca
#givingtuesdaynow #muindifoundationusa #sanjose #homelessness #actsofservice #volunteering #homelessawareness #servingothers #giveback #joyofgiving #homeless #hygienecarekits #hygienecarepackages #toiletrycarepacks #weareinthistogether #togetherapart #stopthespread #coronakindness #bringhope #seekinghumankindness #sharingiscaring #icantbutwecan #weneedmoretesting #weneedmoreprotectivegear

Day 7 of 7 How are some Local Small Business hangi

Day 7 of 7
How are some Local Small Business hanging on and helping others during COVID-19?
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“Heroes are never perfect, but they’re brave, they’re authentic, they’re courageous, determined, discreet, they’ve got grit.” - Wade Davis *********************************************
@muindifoundation would like to applaud our local small businesses! 92% of small businesses in California say they’ve been negatively affected by coronavirus, and yet here are just a few ways local small businesses are helping each other and others:

1. Donating their raw and perishable ingredients and food to local food banks

2. Preparing and delivering delicious nutritional meals to healthcare workers and the elderly

3. Offering pick-up and delivery services

4. Creating meal kits that people can make at home ********************************************************** We ask our community to join us in thanking our local small businesses for showing true GRIT!
@muindifoundationusa @volunteersweek @cityofsanjose #nationalvolunteerweek #thankyousmallbusinesses #sanjosesmallbusinesses #weareinthistogether #togetherapart #stopthespread #coronakindness #muindifoundationusa #muindifoundation #bringhope #seekinghumankindness #sharingiscaring #icantbutwecan #frontlineworkers

Day 6 of 7 What is the name of your favorite teach

Day 6 of 7
What is the name of your favorite teacher? Have you thanked your teachers lately?
******************************************************************************************”The dream begins, most of the time, with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you on to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called truth.”
- Dan Rather
******************************************************************************************Teaching is the one profession that creates all other professions. A teacher is a guide and a compass. They show us the path to success and walk with us along the way. They are the largest single factor in fostering our learning. A good teacher helps us to become a good human being in society and a good citizen. Join @muindifoundationusa in thanking our Teachers.
So, we ask all our communities to participate with us by thanking our Teachers.
@muindifoundationusa @volunteersweek #nationalvolunteerweek #thankyouteachers #sanjoseteachers #weloverteachers #teachers #teachersrock #weareinthistogether #togetherapart #stopthespread #coronakindness #muindifoundationusa #muindifoundation #bringhope #seekinghumankindness #sharingiscaring #icantbutwecan

Day 5 of 7 What would happen if there were no nonp

Day 5 of 7
What would happen if there were no nonprofits? ****************************************************************************************** “I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do.” - Edward Everett Hale
************************************************************************************* Nonprofit organizations play a vital role in providing critical services and fostering a healthier environment for those marginalized in our community.
@muindifoundationusa would like to applaud all Community Service Nonprofits. Many Nonprofit Organization’s accomplish so much with very little. They’re constantly creating meaningful ways to engage, mobilize, inspire and connect their team members with its mission and core values.

So, we ask all our communities to participate with us by applauding our Community Service Nonprofits on social media.
@muindifoundationusa @volunteersweek @billwilsonctr @marthaskitchensj @cityteam @teenchallengeusa @abodeservices @2ndharvest @loavesfishessj @hunger_at_homesv @projectwehope @deanzafoodpantry @national_homeless @invisablepeople @streetsteam @hunger_at_home @hungerathome @givingtuesday @habitatforhumanity @techshop_sj @dstsanjose @good360usa @amazonsmile @cityofsanjose @sjspotlight @bikessiliconvalley @nonprofitorgs @sjfamilyshelter @teenchallengeusa @lifemoves_org @sacredheartcs @stjosephsfamilycenter @operationdignity
#nationalvolunteerweek #frontlineworkers #healthcareheroes #weareinthistogether #togetherapart #stopthespread #coronakindness #muindifoundationusa #muindifoundation #bringhope #seekinghumankindness #sharingiscaring #icantbutwecan

Day 4 of 7 Do you know someone who is a First Res

Day 4 of 7
Do you know someone who is a First Responder in your family or community? *********************************************
“What is courage? What defines a courageous act? It is said that the brave and cowardly person are both fearful. However, it is the brave one who faces his fear and does what needs to be done.”
~Unknown
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@muindifoundationusa would like to applaud our First Responders. A First Responder is a person with specialized training ambulance crew, firefighters and police. Rather than giving into fear, our First Responders have displayed an incredible amount of courage. Going into work, day after day, putting themselves and their families at risk, isn't an easy task, but they remained loyal to their communities. We owe them a debt of gratitude that can never fully be repaid.

So, we ask all our communities to participate with us by thanking our First Responders on social media.
@muindifoundationusa @cityofsanjose @volunteersweek
#nationalvolunteerweek #thankyoufirstresponders #sanjosepoliceofficers #sanjosefirefighters #sanjoseparademic #policeofficers #firefighters #parademics #frontlineworkers #healthcareheroes #weareinthistogether #togetherapart #stopthespread #coronakindness #muindifoundationusa #muindifoundation #bringhope #seekinghumankindness #sharingiscaring #icantbutwecan #weneedmoretesting #weneedmoreprotectivegear

Day 3 of 7 ***************************************

Day 3 of 7
****************************************** “No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another.” – Author Unknown
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A Few Qualities of A Hero: Courage, Sacrifice, Perseverance, Compassion....Join the @muindifoundationusa in celebrating our Healthcare and Essential Workers.
@volunteersweek @muindifoundationusa @cityofsanjose
#nationalvolunteerweek #muindifoundationvolunteers #muindifoundationpartners #bringhope #sanjosevolunteers #seekinghumankindness #sharingiscaring #volunteertoday #welovevolunteers #sanjosesupportsvolunteers #icantbutwecan #feedthehomeless #carekits4thehomless #homelessness #volunteering
#covidkindness #thankyouhealthcareworkers #thankyoudoctors #thankyounurses #thankyoufirstresponders #frontlineworkers #healthcareheroes #weareinthistogether #togetherapart #stopthespread #coronakindness #muindifoundationusa #muindifoundation #bringhope #seekinghumankindness #sharingiscaring #icantbutwecan #weneedmoretesting #weneedmoreprotectivegear

Day 2 of 7
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“Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.” ― H. Jackson Brown *************************************
Volunteering allows you to connect to your community and make it a better place. Join the @muindifoundationusa in celebrating all Volunteers.

@volunteersweek @muindifoundationusa @cityofsanjose
#nationalvolunteerweek #muindifoundationvolunteers #muindifoundationpartners #bringhope #sanjosevolunteers #seekinghumankindness #sharingiscaring #volunteertoday #welovevolunteers #downtownsanjose #sanjosesupportsvolunteers #icantbutwecan #feedthehomeless #carekits4thehomless #homelessness #volunteering #thankyouhealthcareworkers #thankyoufirstresponders #frontlineworkers #weareinthistogether #togetherapart

Day 1 of 7 ***************************************

Day 1 of 7
********************************************””Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing with your life? “
~Martin Luther King, Jr
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Volunteering allows you to connect to your community and make it a better place. Join the @muindifoundationusa in celebrating all Volunteers.

@volunteersweek @muindifoundationusa @cityofsanjose
#nationalvolunteerweek #muindifoundationvolunteers #muindifoundationpartners #bringhope #sanjosevolunteers #seekinghumankindness #sharingiscaring #volunteertoday #welovevolunteers #downtownsanjose #sanjosesupportsvolunteers #icantbutwecan #feedthehomeless #carekits4thehomless #homelessness #volunteering #thankyouhealthcareworkers #thankyoufirstresponders #frontlineworkers #weareinthistogether #togetherapart

Do you know someone who volunteers in their commun

Do you know someone who volunteers in their community?
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“Everybody can be great. Because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.”
~Martin Luther King, Jr
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National Volunteer Week is from April 19-25, and it’s a celebration of the commitment, dedication, generosity and selflessness of All Volunteers. Join the @muindifoundationusa in celebrating All Volunteers together and make sure they receive the applause, thanks and recognition so richly deserved.
A special thank you to @muindifoundationusa volunteers. Muindi Foundation is operated 100% by volunteers who give their time and work tirelessly to provide all facets of our business and service operations in addressing the homeless epidemic in our communities.
Without volunteers and their countless hours of volunteer time each month, so much of what must get done, would not get done. Their smiles bring happiness and hope, and for that, we owe them our sincere thanks and heartfelt cheers.
So, we ask our community members and partners to participate with us by posting a thank you on social media or by decorating your driveways, windows or doors with positive messages to our Volunteers.
@volunteersweek @muindifoundationusa @cityofsanjose
#nationalvolunteerweek #muindifoundationvolunteers #muindifoundationpartners #bringhope #sanjosevolunteers #seekinghumankindness #sharingiscaring #volunteertoday #welovevolunteers #downtownsanjose #sanjosesupportsvolunteers #icantbutwecan #feedthehomeless #carekits4thehomless #homelessness #volunteering #thankyouhealthcareworkers #thankyoufirstresponders #frontlineworkers #weareinthistogether #togetherapart

Do you know someone who is a first responder or es

Do you know someone who is a first responder or essential worker in your family or community?
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“What is courage? What defines a courageous act? It is said that the brave and cowardly person are both fearful. However, it is the brave one who faces his fear and does what needs to be done.”
~Unknown
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National volunteer week includes recognizing our first responders and essential workers. @muindifoundationusa would like to applaud our first responders and essential workers. Rather than giving into fear, our first responders and essential workers have displayed an incredible amount of courage. Going into work, day after day, putting themselves and their families at risk, isn't an easy task, but they remained loyal to their communities. We owe them a debt of gratitude that can never fully be repaid.

They are the true heroes.

So, we ask all our communities to participate with us by thanking our first responders on social media.
@muindifoundationusa @cityofsanjose @volunteersweek
#nationalvolunteerweek #covidkindness #thankyouhealthcareworkers #thankyoudoctors #thankyounurses #thankyoufirstresponders #frontlineworkers #healthcareheroes #weareinthistogether #togetherapart #stopthespread #coronakindness #muindifoundationusa #muindifoundation #bringhope #seekinghumankindness #sharingiscaring #icantbutwecan #weneedmoretesting #weneedmoreprotectivegear @supervisorcindychavez @davecortese @samliccardo @givingtuesday

“Life is short. Do stuff that matters.” “***

“Life is short. Do stuff that matters.”
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Today @muindifoundationusa donated and distributed 200 hygiene care kits.
If you need a hot nutritious meal and a hygiene care kit come to @marthaskitchensj at 4pm today, April 8, 2020.
We are grateful to @amazonsmile @amazon and @good360 for partnering with Muindi Foundation during this crisis and throughout the year and providing us with hygiene and toiletry items to assemble care kits for the homeless, houseless and those at risk.
For over 30 years, @marthaskitchensj has provided delicious hot nutritious meals to those in need. How awesome!
********************************************* #Fight #Hunger #marthaskitchensj #coronakindness #freshfood #toiletrykits #carekits #COVID-19 #coronoavirus #shelterinplace #bringhope #homelessnessdoesnotstop #hungerdoesnotstop #volunteer #donate2day #toiletrykitsforhomeless #givingback #homeless #stayhomesavelives #countyofsantaclara #santaclaracounty #cityofsanjose @marthskitchensj @scc_publichealth @countyofsantaclara @cityofsanjose #feedthehomeless @feedthehomeless @2ndharvest @teenchallenge @cityteam @muindifoundationusa #muindifoundationusa #volunteering #homelessness @SharingisCaring @seekinghumankindness #sharingiscaring #seekinghumankindness #thejoyofgiving #downtownsanjose

“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than

“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.” *********************************************
Are you in a position to help?
We are grateful for our new partnership with @marthaskitchensj. In April they will provide a minimum of 1,000 hot nutritional meal to the homeless and poor in our community while @muindifoundationusa will provide toiletry care kits
@marthaskitchensj needs our help to prepare hot nutritional meals. Please register at: https://www.marthas-kitchen.org/volunteer.html
@Marthaskitchensj need both morning and afternoon volunteers on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Volunteer Opportunities:
1. Tuesday and ‪Wednesday - Morning‬ volunteers must arrive ‪at 6:30 am‬.
- Mornings: Start between ‪6:30 thru 11:00 a.m.‬ Mornings are usually food prep work such as loading and unloading trucks, sorting donations, washing cutting fruits and vegetables, making sandwiches, stripping turkeys and various other tasks as required. A light lunch is served.
2. Tuesday/Wednesday - Afternoon volunteers must arrive ‪at 3:15 pm‬.
-Afternoon shift ‪from 3:30 - 5:15 p.m.‬ involves serving hot meals, pouring beverages, washing dishes, garbage duty, clean-up, etc.

#Fight #Hunger #marthaskitchensj #coronakindness #freshfood #toiletrykits #carekits #COVID-19 #coronoavirus #shelterinplace #bringhope #homelessnessdoesnotstop #hungerdoesnotstop #volunteer #donate2day #toiletrykitsforhomeless #givingback #homeless #stayhomesavelives #countyofsantaclara #santaclaracounty #cityofsanjose @marthskitchensj @scc_publichealth @countyofsantaclara @cityofsanjose #feedthehomeless @feedthehomeless @2ndharvest @teenchallenge @cityteam @muindifoundationusa #muindifoundationusa #volunteering #homelessness @SharingisCaring @seekinghumankindness #sharingiscaring #seekinghumankindness #thejoyofgiving #downtownsanjose

“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than

“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.” *********************************************Reality is, the homelessness epidemic and hunger doesn’t take a pause for the COVID-19 pandemic but rather we continue to see an increased need. Any family can quickly become homeless when there is no income.
We are grateful for our new partnership with Martha’s Kitchen, they will provide a hot nutritional meal to the homeless & houseless and we will provide toiletry care kits. This month we need a minimum of 1,000 toiletry care kits. Are you in a position to help? All donations go directly to help our homeless and houseless citizens in our city. “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much”. #marthaskitchensj #coronakindness #freshfood #toiletrykits #carekits #COVID-19 #coronoavirus #covid19 #shelterinplace #bringhope #homelessnessdoesnotstop #hungerdoesnotstop #volunteer #donate2day #toiletrykitsforhomeless #givingback #homeless #stayhomesavelives #countyofsantaclara #santaclaracounty #sanjose #cityofsanjose @marthskitchensj @scc_publichealth @countyofsantaclara @cityofsanjose #feedthehomeless @feedthehomeless @2ndharvest @cityteam @muindifoundationusa #muindifoundationusa #volunteering #homelessness @SharingisCaring @seekinghumankindness #sharingiscaring #seekinghumankindness #thejoyofgiving #downtownsanjose

#muindifoundationusa #sanjose #homelessness #givin

#muindifoundationusa #sanjose #homelessness #givingback #homelessoutreach #santaclaracounty

As we move forward in serving the homeless in 2020

As we move forward in serving the homeless in 2020, we at the Muindi Foundation are deeply disturbed that the homeless population has increased in Santa Clara County by 40% in 2 years. This dramatic increase is set forth in the 2019 Santa Clara County Homeless Census and Survey report (link below). We have a hard time understanding how this is possible when Santa Clara County is the third richest county in the United States. According to the DailyMail, Santa Clara County and San Mateo County have average household incomes of $125,933 and $122,930 respectively. The full list of the 10 richest counties in the U.S. and the average household incomes of each are as follows:

1. Loudoun County, Virginia — $140,382
2. Falls Church City, Virginia — $137,551
3. Santa Clara County, California — $125,933
4. Los Alamos County, New Mexico — $124,947
5. Marin County, California — $122,933
6. San Mateo County, California — $122,930
7. Fairfax County, Virginia — $122,035
8. Arlington County, Virginia — $120,950
9. Douglas County, Colorado — $120,670
10. Somerset County, New Jersey — $119,731

Let’s work together to make a difference. View the full Santa Clara County Homeless Census and Survey report at: https://www.sccgov.org/sites/osh/ContinuumofCare/ReportsandPublications/Documents/2015%20Santa%20Clara%20County%20Homeless%20Census%20and%20Survey/2019%20SCC%20Homeless%20Census%20and%20Survey%20Report.pdf

Many of us grew up expecting that our good behavio

Many of us grew up expecting that our good behavior and actions will always bring us rewards in return....But what if we all did good deeds and extended a helping hand to others just because we should?
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AAA is one of our most dedicated partners in providing support and resources to the homeless in Santa Clara County. In 2020 they committed to volunteer with the Muindi Foundation on a quarterly basis.

The AAA Milpitas branch under the leadership of John Hennings sponsored 50+ care kits for the homeless. Thank you to John and the entire AAA Milpitas team for its continued support. @muindifoundationusa volunteers 🖐🏻🖐🏼🖐🏽🖐🏾🖐🏿#muindifoundationusa #volunteering #homelessness #homelessawareness #giveback #joyofgiving #homeless #aaa_national @aaa_ncnu
See what we did by clicking link https://we.tl/t-KKIEPdqf68?src=dnl

“The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up

“The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don’t wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with hope.”
― Barack Obama ************************************ *Seeking Human Kindness

Thank you to all the volunteers today. With your help, @muindifoundationusa distributed 55 Extreme Winter Care Kits sponsored by the @Facebook Corporate Finance and Treasury Team and we made and provided 55 brown bag lunches along with, reusable water bottles and hot coffee donated by one of our volunteers.
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************************************ *Extreme Winter Care Kits:
a. Backpack
b. Body wipes
c. Deodorant
d. Hand sanitizer
e. Toothbrush
f. Toothpaste
g. Mouthwash
h. Soap
i. Lotion
j. Comb
k. Socks
l. Underwear
m. Sanitary Napkins (W)
n. Beanies
o. Gloves
p. Scarf
q. Mylar blanket
r. Blanket
s. Sleeping Bags
t. Hand warmers
u. Healthy snack
v. Bottle of water ************************************
#muindifoundationusa #muindifoundation
#SharingisCaring #SanJose #DowntownSanJose
#volunteering #sanjose #homelessness #homelessawareness #giveback #joyofgiving #homeless

Other people may have more talent, education or ex

Other people may have more talent, education or experience but favor can cause you to go places you could not go on your own.” – Unknown ****************************
What is the meaning of favor?
1. Powers or forces that are universal or transcend human capacities
2. Giving us the ability to do something which is humanly impossible for us to do
3. Kindness beyond what is due or usual
Muindi Foundation Inc.
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In 2019 because of all of your support the Muindi Foundation served 3,600 homeless individuals. We also provided 1,040 hot meals, 2,500 brown bag lunches and 2,400 care kits. A special thank you to a few generous families. The families are regular families that have made personal sacrifices to support our mission. Thank you to @norahmacias @lives4me2
and @psfamily @reyeslopezfamily @cjwilliamsfamily
for your continued support. @muindifoundationusa 🖐🏻🖐🏼🖐🏽🖐🏾🖐🏿#muindifoundationusa #servicesaturday #volunteering #sanjose #homelessness #homelessawareness #giveback #joyofgiving #homeless #volunteer #giveback #icantbutwecan #communityservice #bekind

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