LAURIE RENTON MENDES FOUNDATION

Our Programs

Dedicated initiatives that uplift, educate, and empower communities.

Diverse group of students engaging in a mentorship session outdoors.
Diverse group of students engaging in a mentorship session outdoors.
Community volunteers organizing health and wellness resources at a local center.
Community volunteers organizing health and wellness resources at a local center.
Education

Scholarships, mentorship, and learning tools to help students thrive.

Wellness

Programs improving healthcare access and promoting mental health.

Projects

Meaningful initiatives transforming lives and communities

A group of diverse students smiling and studying together in a bright library.
A group of diverse students smiling and studying together in a bright library.
Scholarships

Supporting students in achieving dreams

Volunteers distributing food and essentials at a bustling community outreach event.
Volunteers distributing food and essentials at a bustling community outreach event.
Community

Building stronger neighborhood connections

A health professional speaking with a patient during a wellness check.
A health professional speaking with a patient during a wellness check.
A confident young woman leading a small group workshop outdoors.
A confident young woman leading a small group workshop outdoors.
Wellness

Promoting health and preventive care

Empowerment

Inspiring leadership and confidence

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Our Mission at Fundamenta

Building stronger communities through education, wellness, and empowerment programs that create lasting impact.

A diverse group of smiling people gathered outdoors, symbolizing community strength and support.
A diverse group of smiling people gathered outdoors, symbolizing community strength and support.

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Moments

A group of smiling students receiving scholarships at a community event hosted by Fundamenta.
A group of smiling students receiving scholarships at a community event hosted by Fundamenta.
Volunteers distributing health and wellness kits to families in a neighborhood outreach program.
Volunteers distributing health and wellness kits to families in a neighborhood outreach program.
Young women participating in a leadership workshop, engaged and sharing ideas.
Young women participating in a leadership workshop, engaged and sharing ideas.
A mentor and mentee working together on a school project in a bright classroom.
A mentor and mentee working together on a school project in a bright classroom.
Community members gathered at a wellness fair, exploring resources and support services.
Community members gathered at a wellness fair, exploring resources and support services.
Children playing joyfully at a youth development program sponsored by the foundation.
Children playing joyfully at a youth development program sponsored by the foundation.

Snapshots of impact and community connection

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470 W San Ramon Ave APT 101 Fresno, CA, 93704-2370 United States

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