Maria Mendoza
Maria Mendoza gained attention for initiating a GoFundMe campaign that raised almost $200,000 to support Mykale Baker, a high school graduate who chose to work a shift at Burger King on the day of his graduation to assist his under-staffed team.
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María Mendoza is a 21-year-old arts student who expresses the desire to celebrate life despite the political turmoil.
Venezuela celebra Navidad con ansiedad bajo la mira de Estados Unidos
Dominican Republic· 2025-12-25
María Mendoza, a Honduran resident in Nevada, criticized the lack of support from the government regarding the TPS cancellation.
"Es un balde de agua fría"
Honduras· 2025-07-07
Maria Mendoza started a GoFundMe page for Mykale Baker, which has raised almost $200 thousand dollars.
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United States· 2025-06-08
Maria Mendoza saw him at work and started a GoFundMe page for him, which has raised almost $200 thousand dollars towards his college fund.
Coco Gauff reacts to winning the French OpenUnited States· 2025-06-08
Maria Mendoza saw Mykale Baker at work and started a GoFundMe page for him.
‘More of a protest than it used to be’: Pride takes on DCUnited States· 2025-06-07
Maria Mendoza started a GoFundMe page for Mykale Baker, raising almost $200,000.
Watch: ‘Plasma drops’ falling toward the sun’s surfaceUnited States· 2025-06-07
Maria Mendoza filmed Mykale Baker working and created a GoFundMe page that raised over $200,000 for his college fund.
Adolescente trabalha na noite de finalistas e gera fundo universitário viral | Solidariedade
Portugal· 2025-06-07
Maria Mendoza started a GoFundMe page for Mykale Baker, raising almost $200 thousand for his college fund.
See reactions to the Trump-Musk feudUnited States· 2025-06-06