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Open House

Visit our next Open House to see our space and get more information about our programs. Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 11:30am-1pm. Email contact@muindifoundation.org for details.

"Art for All Ages - A Day at the Beach" exhibit opening

Artwork from Kids Art Day will be on display at Aegis Gallery, 14531 Big Basin Way, Ste. 2, Saratoga. A free reception will be held July 5, 2025 from 4-7pm. The exhibit runs to July 27.

Rooted to Rise: Uplifting Young Minds through Art & Education

Our second annual Community Art Auction fundraiser will be held Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the San Jose Clubhouse. Watch our 2024 event video here.

Kids Art Day

We held our first free Kids Art Day on April 7, 2025 with Aegis Gallery. Some of the artwork created by participating children will be shown in the "Art for All Ages - A Day at the Beach exhibit in July.

FAQs

  • What's your tax ID?

    Our Tax ID number is 83-1601484.

  • Is my donation tax-deductible?

    Yes.

  • How do I donate?

    Make a secure online donation by using the appropriate form on our Get Involved page. We also accept donations via VENMO, PayPal, Benevity and Network for Good. You can also mail a check to Muindi Foundation, 1769 Hillsdale Avenue #54066, San Jose, CA 95154.

  • What items do you accept for donation?

    We welcome donations of new adult coats/jackets, underwear, socks, tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, mylar blankets, hand warmers, hygiene and toiletries. For a complete list of items we need, email us at contact@muindifoundation.org.

  • How do I volunteer?

    Fill out the Volunteer Form on our Get Involved page and we will reach out to you about upcoming volunteer opportunities.

  • I signed up for a volunteer event, but didn't receive a confirmation email.

    You will only receive an email confirmation if there is space available for the event. If you did not receive an email confirmation, you are not registered for the event and have been placed on the waitlist. You will receive a confirmation if you are moved from the waitlist to registered.

  • Do I need to attend a Volunteer Orientation in order to volunteer?

    Yes. We ask all volunteers to attend a 30- minute orientation to get an overview of the organization and our work, and to get any questions answered.

  • Is there a minimum age to volunteer?

    Yes. Adult volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Our Building Leaders and Mentors high school volunteers must be at least 15 years old. The Building Leaders and Mentors program was specifically designed for exceptional high school students ages 15–18 in good academic standing with a minimum of 3.5 GPA. Our team will train a selected number of high school students to serve as tutors and mentors to our underserved kids in first to third grade. Fill out the Volunteer Form on our Get Involved page to sign up. 

  • Do I need to commit to a specific schedule if I sign up to volunteer?

    Yes. We have set times for each volunteer event. First-time volunteers must attend a 30-minute orientation before volunteering. 

  • Can I specify the location/area where I want to volunteer?

    No. Each volunteer opportunity listed on our website has a specific location and description. You have the opportunity to register for events you are interested in volunteering for. 

  • Can I just show up to volunteer when I have free time?

    No, we do not take walk-ins. We ask everyone to pre-register for an event at least three days beforehand.

  • Can you sign off on my volunteer hours for school or court?

    Yes. You will be able to track your hours online, and we can sign off on them when needed. Contact us at contact@muindifoundation.org

     to discuss court-ordered offenses we accept.

  • How do I use my online account?

    You can use your online account to register or make changes for volunteer events, view your donations, track your volunteer hours and update your personal information.

  • I forgot my username/password for my online account.

    Use the Forgot Password link on your sign-in page and follow the instructions. If you still need help, email contact@muindifoundation.org.