The DORSA (Dominican Republic Settlement Association) was formed with the assistance of the Joint Distribution Committee, and helped settle Jews in Sosúa, on the northern coast. About 700 European Jews of Ashkenazi Jewish descent reached the settlement where each family received  of land, 10 cows (plus 2 additional cows per child), a mule and a horse, and a US$10,000 loan (about  dollars at  prices) at 1% interest.
The DORSA (Dominican Republic Settlement Association) played a crucial role in settling approximately 700 Ashkenazi Jewish immigrants in Sosúa, on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic. The settlers were provided with substantial assistance, including land, livestock, and financial aid.