In September 2017, after witnessing the devastation of the earthquake in Mexico City, Mendes created the Mexico Earthquake Relief Fund in conjunction with the American Red Cross and donated $100,000 towards relief efforts.
Pada bulan September 2017, setelah melihat sendiri kerusakan atas gempa bumi di Mexico City, Mendes mendirikan Mexico Earthquake Relief Fund dalam konjungsi bersama American Red Cross dan mendonasikan $100,000 sebagai upayanya membantu.