How it all began Fr Joe saw firsthand the poverty of Peru His stories helped spark interest and from that Project Milk was born Its not my turn to eat Goals of Project Milk Support local dairy farmers ID: 632585
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Project Milk 2012
From Wisconsin to PeruSlide2
How it all began …
Fr. Joe saw first-hand the poverty of Peru
His stories helped spark interest and from that Project Milk was born
“It’s not my turn to eat.”Slide3
Goals of Project Milk
Support local dairy farmers
Provide nutrition to the children in Peru
Outreach to others in need throughout the community
Helps keep Wisconsin connected to the Diocesan orphanage, Casa HogarMilk is delivered when Diocesan groups are at the orphanageSlide4
From WI to Peru
Milk is purchased from local dairy farms
Processed into powdered milk by Grassland Dairy
Shipped to PeruArrives to the orphanage for all 64 kids and others in the communitySlide5
How much milk? 450 tons!
Since the start of Project Milk nearly 450 tons of milk has been shipped to Peru
In the last two years since Grassland became a partner over 60,000 pounds of milk has been shipped to Casa
Provides nine essential nutrients for the childrenSlide6
What is it used for?
Arroz
con
leche
: rice milk with cinnamon
Aji
de
gallina
: shredded chicken in a spicy cheese sauce
A variety of creamy soups
Hot mug of milk on chilly mornings and cold winter eveningsSlide7
Changing milk into Pigs?
Casa Hogar works with other local orphanages to trade the powdered milk for other things that the children need
Some orphanages have pigs or vegetables from their farm that they can trade with us.
The orphanage also donates milk to local soup kitchens and families in the communitySlide8
Who does the milk go to?
Casa Hogar orphanage is home to 64 children
Enough milk is stored to cover the needs of all children at Casa for the entire year
All extra milk is donated to other orphanages, soup kitchens and individuals in need
Trade with other organizations for meat, eggs and vegetablesSlide9
Life Before Casa
These were the living conditions for the children before they came to live at Casa Hogar.Slide10
Casa Hogar Juan Pablo IISlide11
Fr. Joe’s Vision
Preparing our children to thrive, not just to survive
Teaching our kids the virtues and faith they need to succeed in the future
Following God’s modelSlide12
Family Model
8 families each with 8 children
Family apartments on the grounds of Casa Hogar
Meals together as a familyDaily chores, homework, free time
First time in their lives that they see responsible, loving parentsSlide13
Family Teachers
Who are the Family Teachers?
Married couples who live and work full-time at Casa Hogar
Move to the orphanage with their own biological children and care for 8 of the kids from CasaSlide14
Photo-tour of Casa Hogar
Chapel and
Guest Housing
Soccer and
Volleyball
Family Apartments
Offices
New Organic
FarmSlide15
Family Apartments
Each of the eight families
h
ave their own apartment
on the grounds of Casa.Slide16
Hopes for a Better Future
Focus on importance of education for successful future
Long-term investment vs. short-term outcome
Work with families and community to enforce the importance of education
Senior Planner ProgramSlide17
Our Graduates
Where do the kids go once they graduate?
Where would they have been?
Senior Planner ProgramReunionsBreaking the cycle of poverty for our children and future generationsSlide18
Staying Connected
We are constantly expanding our efforts to keep those within the Diocese of La Crosse connected to our work
Visit our website:
www.homeajpm.org
Pick up a Casa Hogar brochure