In Honor of Lois Weiss

We are sad to learn of the passing of Lois Weiss, a beloved volunteer English teacher who helped many children in the community of Los Ricos de Abajo further their education. Lois was also one of the instigators and sponsors of what were initially called the Parking Lot Scholarships that helped students with their secondary school expenses. As the program expanded, many students went on to finish high school and attend univiersities.

Lois enjoyed being with the children and making them laugh as she led them in singing “Heads, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes.”

Before the vado (a low-lying concrete bridge) was built, the Los Ricos community was difficult to reach after a hard rain. We remember the time that Lois hitched a ride on the front fender of a Mexican pickup to get across the wide Rio Laja. Her spirit and enthusiasm were boundless!

“I’ve been thinking about why I enjoyed Los Ricos. I’ve never been a teacher – I’m a lawyer - but I love little kids. I had few illusions about what I could offer them academically. I just loved being with them; seeing those children laugh; showing them that white-haired gringos could be fun; trusting that at least they would remember the parts of the body – in ENGLISH,” Lois Weiss

This campaign raises funds to provide the children with scholarships and encourage continued education, in Lois’s honor.

If you wish to obtain a Canadian tax-deductible receipt, please donate via Amistad Canada and select Feed the Hungry as the charity of your choice. We also make it easy to donate via PayPal. For our Mexican supporters who would like to make a donation, please email contact@feedthehungrysma.org with the amount in pesos you wish to donate, and we will provide banking information and instructions.

Thank you in advance for your support of the children Los Ricos, in memory of Lois Weiss.

Our deepest condolences to her friends and family.

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