BUILD Members' Favorite Charities

Judy Kelly	My passion is helping children. I have enjoyed being a Girl Scout leader, supporting St. Jude's Hospital, and love making blankets for Project Linus Organization.
Carol Hall
Shawn Meza	I believe in a cancer-free future, supporting the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
Mardi McFarland
Ursula Hino
Kenny Cooper	​I am active in is the American Red Cross. I volunteer with local blood drives as well as donate blood myself.
Brenna Lyon	​I have pursued my passion for helping by volunteering for the Salvation Army, Women’s Auxiliary, and the Reed Community Service Day.
Sandy Salas	My passion is helping our local communities, fighting hunger in America and volunteering at our local food banks.
Sharla Parks	My devotion to the Girl Scouts of America has given me the opportunity to give back to my community. I also support the American Heart Association and the Alzheimer’s Association.
Rick Toche
Karen Durfee	I believe all people should be treated fairly and equally, and that every human has basic human rights. The Human Rights Commission started as an organization protecting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered individuals. Through the years, although their primary focus is on LGBTQ+ issues, it has also expanded to advocate for all minorities.
Veronica Briseno
Donna Meister	My true love for gardening has led me to join the UC Master Gardner volunteer program which will enable me to volunteer at Farmers Markets and the UC Help Line to diagnose gardening problems. I’ve also spent time volunteering for the high school Music and Theater program, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Girl Scouts of America, and the Modesto Gospel Mission medical clinic.

Judy Kelly	My passion is helping children. I have enjoyed being a Girl Scout leader, supporting St. Jude's Hospital, and love making blankets for Project Linus Organization.	Carol Hall
Kenny Cooper	​I am active in is the American Red Cross. I volunteer with local blood drives as well as donate blood myself.	Mardi McFarland
Brenna Lyon	​I have pursued my passion for helping by volunteering for the Salvation Army, Women’s Auxiliary, and the Reed Community Service Day.	Sharla Parks	My devotion to the Girl Scouts of America has given me the opportunity to give back to my community. I also support the American Heart Association and the Alzheimer’s Association.
Rick Toche		Sandy Salas	My passion is helping our local communities, fighting hunger in America and volunteering at our local food banks.
Karen Durfee	​I believe all people should be treated fairly and equally, and that every human has basic human rights. The Human Rights Commission started as an organization protecting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered individuals. Through the years, although their primary focus is on LGBTQ+ issues, it has also expanded to advocate for all minorities.	Donna Meister	My true love for gardening has led me to join the UC Master Gardner volunteer program which will enable me to volunteer at Farmers Markets and the UC Help Line to diagnose gardening problems. I’ve also spent time volunteering for the high school Music and Theater program, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Girl Scouts of America, and the Modesto Gospel Mission medical clinic.
		Veronica Briseno
Ursula Hino		Shawn Meza	I believe in a cancer-free future, supporting the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.