Elizabeth Weller Renyi '69 Mother Xavier Award 1999        Elizabeth Weller Renyi, a native of Glen Rock and graduate of the College of Saint Elizabeth class of 1969, is currently the Director of Women' s Programs for The Oasis, Inc. in Paterson. The Oasis provides women educational and life skills programs, childcare and a hot meal daily. Once a week, clothing is available to the women and every Friday, a food pantry is open to provide the clients with minimum food needs. The Oasis conducts educational programs that include GED preparation, ESL literacy and an office computer course. Life skills courses encompass counseling and support groups, parenting classes, domestic violence counseling sessions, nutrition, money management and avoidance of drug and alcohol addiction. By offering multiple support systems at one location, The Oasis believes that it offers women the opportunity to develop the skills that are needed to become self-sufficient. Elizabeth Renyi is also a member and Chair of the Board of Partners in Healing, Inc. in New York. Partners in Healing works collaboratively with faith communities, educational facilities, community organizations and health care systems to identify spiritual resources in the community and to train others to assess and address the deeper needs of the sick and their caregivers. Elizabeth received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the College and a master's degree from Fordham University Graduate School of Religion. She and her husband, Thomas, live in Wyckoff and have three children: Chris, Tim and Caroline. Taken from 1999 Founders Day program, written by Sister Jane Cavanaugh and Jeanine Hirsch.