Los Toros Mission

LINKS

http://www.stjosephgrafton.org/

http://www.lostorosfoundation.org

Philosophy - Mission

St. Joseph's Los Toros Mission has a fourfold philosophy. First to work with Perception and Understanding. Second to work with Compassion and Solidarity. Third to Serve and Enable the people of Los Toros. Fourth to hold the people of Los Toros Accountable and to hold ourselves Accountable!

Our Mission is to serve the Global Community, especially people in the Third World, by carrying out the mission of St. Joseph's community as stated by our Parish Council and Parish Leaders.

Saint Joseph - Grafton -

St. Joseph Church is a growing Catholic Community located in the village of Grafton which is just north of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Fifteen years ago we formed a partnership with the community of Los Toros; we have joined together in sharing our dreams and hopes, sharing our cultures and supporting one another in our journey as people of Faith.

Los Toros - Dominican Republic -

Los Toros is located in the South of the Dominican Republic and has about 6000 residents. Though the island is tropical in climate, the southwest region can get semi arid; however, with irrigation it is possible to survive by growing various crops such as tomatoes, tobacco, bananas, peppers and other vegetables. (Map)

The People of Los Toros -

The people of the village of Los Toros are industrious workers with an enthusiastic community spirit. They are sincerely dedicated to the growth and development of their community. Numerous groups have been formed and maintained to support their village including: Health Committees, Mothers Group, Youth Group, Agriculture Committee, High School Committee, Library Committee. They are ready to collaborate with others to help their community grow.

- Partners in Building Communities -