EIN: 81-0644239 · Jefferson City, MO
The Merida Foundation, founded in December 2003 by Dorothy and Rudy Lemke, is dedicated to uplifting the descendants of the ancient Mayan people in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. With roots tracing back to the 1970s, Dorothy Lemke began her mission by providing eyeglasses to the visually impaired in rural villages. The foundation continues this legacy by making 2-3 trips to Merida each year, distributing glasses and supporting nutrition projects for undernourished school children.
Each year, the Merida Foundation feeds approximately 700 hungry children one nutritious meal each school day at nine nutrition sites. Additionally, the foundation distributes between 900 to 1,200 pairs of glasses during each trip, significantly enhancing the quality of life for those in need.
Your generous donation helps provide essential services such as nutritious meals for children and eyeglasses for the visually impaired, directly impacting impoverished families in the Yucatan Peninsula.
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