Project Milk 2012From 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 Housing

Soccer and

Volleyball Family Apartments

Offices

New OrganicFarm

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