Salesian Missions, headquartered in New Rochelle is reporting that most of their buildings in Haiti collapsed as a result of the 7.0 Earthquake which rocked the area around Port-au-Prince, the island nation’s capitol. A container of Rice has been sent and is scheduled to arrive on Monday, January 18th.
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The Salesians of Don Bosco have become one of three largest religious families of men and women in the Church. Their mission is to teach young people various trades that will help them find decent jobs and become self-sufficient, contributing members of society. The Salesians insist that the needy help themselves in whatever way they can, even minimally. They do not encourage dependence or paternalism, but strive to live up to the working maxim, “helping others to help themselves.”