Project Milk 2012

From Wisconsin to Peru

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.”

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 Hogar

Milk is delivered when Diocesan groups are at the orphanage

From WI to Peru

Milk is purchased from local dairy farms

Processed into powdered milk by Grassland Dairy

Shipped to Peru

Arrives to the orphanage for all 64 kids and others in the community

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 children

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 evenings

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 community

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 vegetables

Life Before Casa

These were the living conditions for the children before they came to live at Casa Hogar.

Casa Hogar Juan Pablo II

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 model

Family Model

8 families each with 8 children

Family apartments on the grounds of Casa Hogar

Meals together as a family

Daily chores, homework, free time

First time in their lives that they see responsible, loving parents

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 Casa

Photo-tour of Casa Hogar

Chapel and

Guest Housin

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Soccer and

Volleyball Family Apartments

Offices

New Organic

Farm

Family Apartments

Each of the eight familieshave their own apartment on the grounds of Casa.

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 Program

Our Graduates

Where do the kids go once they graduate?

Where would they have been?

Senior Planner Program

Reunions

Breaking the cycle of poverty for our children and future generations

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