President’s Volunteer Service Award

Dear Friends,


The Mendoza Science and Arts Autism Foundation inc. has a long proud history of volunteer service. Our volunteers are working to meet the needs of their neighborhoods and the community by advocating for low-income children and adults with autism and other special needs.

In recognition of these outstanding achievements, The Mendoza Science and Arts Autism Foundation Inc. is proud to announce the availability of the President’s Volunteer Service Award, a prestigious national honor offered in recognition of volunteer commitment. Established in 2003, this new Award is given by the President of the United States and honors individuals, families and groups who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to volunteer service over the course of 12 months.

The Mendoza Science and Arts Autism Foundation Inc. has teamed with hundreds of organizations and businesses across the country to deliver this Award to our most outstanding volunteers. As a Certifying Organization of the President’s Volunteer Service Award, we can nominate potential recipients and distribute the Award to those who meet or exceed the Award criteria.

“ The Mendoza Science and Arts Autism Foundation Inc is extremely proud to join the President of the United States in recognizing the volunteers who consistently take the time to make a difference in the lives of others,” said Tatiana Mendoza president and Founder of The Mendoza Science and Arts Autism Foundation Inc. “Volunteers strengthen America and inspire others to get involved. We are proud to honor our volunteers who are answering the call with this Award.”

Children, adults, families and groups can receive the Award and, given their ongoing service activity, many of our volunteers may already meet the requirements. To qualify for the President’s Volunteer Service Award, volunteers simply submit a record of their service hours to The Mendoza Science and Arts Autism Foundation Inc., and we will verify the service and deliver the Award.

Volunteer service hours are not limited to those performed on behalf of The MSAAFINC. In fact, service hours can be accumulated through work on a variety of projects throughout the year. The only requirement is that the necessary hours be completed within 12 months; recipients can qualify for a new Award each year.

“Our volunteers should strive to earn the President’s Volunteer Service Award every year,” said Tatiana Mendoza. “Even if you’ve never volunteered before, the Award is within your reach. In fact, the strength and success of our nation depends on every one of us taking an active role in the community where we live. You can also help strengthen America by asking your friends, families and neighbors to join you in helping your community. Most people say ‘yes’ if asked to volunteer – all it takes is a personal request.”

The President’s Volunteer Service Award is issued by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation – created by President George W. Bush to recognize the valuable contributions volunteers make to our nation. To learn more and find out how to qualify for the Award, contact The MSAAFINC, our Award administrator, at MSAAFinc@gmail.com or visit www.PresidentialServiceAwards.gov.



To be eligible to receive the President’s Volunteer Service Award, applicants' service hours must be confirmed by a registered Certifying Organization. There are three levels of the Award varying by hours of service completed within a 12-month period:

Kids - 14 and younger​


Bronze Award​50 - 74 hours
Silver Award​75 - 99 hours
Gold Award​100 or more hours




Young Adults - Ages 15 - 25
Bronze Award​100 - 174 hours
Silver Award​175 - 249 hours
Gold Award​250 or more hours



Adults - Ages 26 and up​
Bronze Award​100 - 249 hours
Silver Award​250 - 499 hours
Gold Award​500 or more hours



Families and Groups (two or more people)*
Bronze Award​200 - 499 hours
Silver Award​500 - 999 hours
Gold Award​1,000 or more hours
*Each member contributing at least 25 hours towards the total

President’s Call to Service Award
Individuals who have completed 4,000 or more volunteer service hours over the course of their lifetime are eligible to receive the President’s Call to Service Award.

Thank you!

MSAAFinc

Why Me?

AMY LENNARD GOEHNER said it best, "The "typically developing" siblings of autistic children are, in fact, the furthest thing from typical. Often, they are wiser and more mature than their age would suggest. And they have to be, given the myriad challenges they face." .

I wanted to share this poem with you written by a very strong, loving, and much wiser then his years young man. He is Ammanuel Rufael an autism worrier! Having a brother and or sister with autism can also teach you many things. Hope love and understanding.


Ammanuel Rufael

Why Me?

I asked God, “Why me? Why do my brother
and sister have autism?” Going to places is
hard, people starring at you looking at
them like they’re stupid, but they’re not. I
asked my mom why are people starring at us
She said two words, “So What.” One day
she said to me, “Why not us?”
I realized that day how blessed we are.
We swim, we play , we walk, and
we have fun together. In their
eyes they’re in a different world.
I love their world.
They teach me many great things
even though they can’t communicate
as well as others.
They are really smart. They
can solve so many big puzzles,
ride bikes, and can even read.
I love my siblings, I always have
and I hope one day they can talk.

Dear Friends

My name is Tatiana Mendoza I am the CEO and founder of The Mendoza Science and Arts Autism Foundation Inc. I wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Years!
Let's make 2012 a year of hope and love! Sending all the parents pure love!



This year I will be running, jogging, walking and crawling at the L.A. Marathon 26.2 miles. I hope to raise a pair of shoes for every mile! The money donated will be used to buy low-income children with autism shoes! Please click on link to donate!
Running to raise shoes for low-income children with autism.


Please help spread the word! March 18th will be the big day! Any donation will be of big help!




Donate $500.00
Platinum


I will wear company name on running bib. Will wear a company logo on shirt on the day of the run. Links to all platinum sponsors websites will be added to our blog. A public thank you. Families will be told about your generous gift. You will be listed as a platinum sponsor.

Donate $200.00
Gold


Will wear company logo on shirt day of run. Will add company website to our blog. Families will be told about your generous gift. You will be listed as a Gold sponsor.

Donate $100.00
Silver


Will wear company name on shirt day of run. Will add company website to our blog. Families will be told about your generous gift. You will be listed as a silver sponsor.

Donate $50.00
Bronze


Will add company website to our blog. Families will be told about your generous gift. Will be listed as a bronze member.

Donate any amount
Friend of MSAAFINC

Families will be told of your generous gift!

Please donate what you can any and every amount is extremely appreciated!

Thank you!
Tatiana Mendoza
CEO and Founder

Location:Running to buy low-income children with autism shoes!