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WHAT IS LOS AMIGOS EPISCOPALES?
Los Amigos Episcopales is a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization and a peace and justice ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio. Los Amigos Episcopales is a Christ-centered organization whose mission is to: 1) support the vocational, educational, social and humanitarian programs of the Episcopal Church in El Salvador; 2) maintain and support community between congregations of the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio and the Episcopal Diocese of El Salvador; 3) educate members and others about the people of El Salvador. Some years ago a psychologist from Massachusetts organized preschools there with the idea that the only way to address the extreme poverty and upheaval in that civil-war-torn country was to provide education for the children in their most formative years. Following the cessation of the Massachusetts educational grant in 1995, Los Amigos voted to continue funding and support for the schools as our primary mission. Additionally, Los Amigos has contributed to a Bean Fund which loans money to farmers to purchase seeds. The loan is repaid by the farmers with a very modest interest when the crops are harvested. To support our work in El Salvador, please send donations to Los Amigos Episcopales 50 E. Bagley Road Berea, OH 44017 or use the convenient PayPal "Donate" button below: |
Our guest speaker at the May 11 meeting will be a representative of the Diocese of Ohio Commission on Global and Domestic Mission (CGDM). Los Amigos Episcopales has received several grants from CGDM over the years and looks forward to working with them on future projects. This meeting will be of particular interest to those involved in grant writing.
Our congratulations to the Diocese of El Salvador as they celebrate the 50th Anniversary of San Juan Evangelista church on May 12. Many of our members have visited this lovely church in San Salvador. Interested in our work? The door is always open to visitors and all are welcome to join. Our next meeting is Friday May 11 6:30 pm St. Matthew's Episcopal Church 9549 Highland Drive Brecksville, Ohio |
Helping schools in El Salvador
For nearly 20 years, we have assisted the following schools as requested by Bishop Martín Barahona to help the schools work towards self-sufficiency. Upon the retirement of Bishop Barahona, Bishop Davíd Alvarado asked us to continue this work. Los Amigos members have often visited these schools and can attest to their importance in educating some of the poorest children in El Salvador:
San Agustin de Canterbury, Soyapango, Amatepec - currently using a Montessori program
(formerly San Andres Apostol)
San Miguel Arcangel, Quezaltepeque
San Mateo, Lourdes - re-opened in 2017 with a Montessori program
In addition, for the last five years we have successfully funded a new small school in El Maizal,
La Divina Providencia
We are currently raising funds for the upcoming school year.
All are invited to join our partnership with the Diocese of El Salvador. Please contact
Margaret.boswell@sbcglobal.net
to arrange for a speaker or for additional information about Los Amigos Episcopales.
San Agustin de Canterbury, Soyapango, Amatepec - currently using a Montessori program
(formerly San Andres Apostol)
San Miguel Arcangel, Quezaltepeque
San Mateo, Lourdes - re-opened in 2017 with a Montessori program
In addition, for the last five years we have successfully funded a new small school in El Maizal,
La Divina Providencia
We are currently raising funds for the upcoming school year.
All are invited to join our partnership with the Diocese of El Salvador. Please contact
Margaret.boswell@sbcglobal.net
to arrange for a speaker or for additional information about Los Amigos Episcopales.