Our partnership with the people of La Victoria, Dominican Republic, began in 1974, when parishioners from Nativity Catholic Church began supporting the community.

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In 1987, under the leadership of Msgr. Lara and several Brandon-area physicians and dentist, Nativity organized its first mission trip. What began as a medical mission has grown into a long-term ministry focused on nutrition, education, healthcare, housing, faith, and sustainable community development.

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A cornerstone of this mission is our partnership with the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary, who have faithfully lived and ministered in La Victoria for decades. Through their daily presence in the community, they help identify the families with the greatest needs, guide our outreach efforts, and ensure our support reaches those who need it most. They also graciously host our mission teams, making it possible for us to serve alongside them.

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Over the years, the ministry has expanded to include the Nutrition Center, schools, clinics, youth and adult mission trips, and home construction for families in need. Throughout every project, our mission has remained the same: to build lasting relationships and create sustainable change by working alongside the people of La Victoria.
 

As this ministry grew Partners with La Victoria (PWLV) was established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2015. Today, volunteers and mission teams from multiple Catholic parishes join Nativity to support this extraordinary community.

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More than 50 years after Nativity's first commitment, PWLV continues to walk with the people of La Victoria through faith, partnership, and a shared commitment to helping families thrive for generations to come.