New Life Green- Ochoa Martinez Family

Build Dates: March 4th & 5th

Family Information:

Mother- Rosario

• Age: 29
• Profession:
• Weekly Salary:

Children-

• Obdiel, 4 yrs (boy)
• Alexa, 2 yrs (girl)

Property Information:

Colonia- San Rafael
Time with property- 2 years
Electricity-
Running Water-

Family Story:

Rosario is a single mother. The father of her 2 children left her 2 years ago and went to live with another woman. At that time, she was 7 months pregnant with their daughter. Because of that, it was very difficult for her to be able to find work to support herself and children alone. Thanks to the help of her sisters, she was able to move forward. They supported her with about $17 a week and sometimes with food as well. Rosario had to go live with her mother cause she had nowhere else to go. Rosario also has a sister who still lives at home in their Mom's small house. Rosario's mom donated a piece of her land to Rosario so she could have something to start a place of her own, but Rosario hasn't had the means to be able to build a house for her and her children. Rosario is currently working at a supermarket and earns a salary of about $50 a week, but that is not enough to cover their personal expenses, care for the children, and build a home.

New Life Blue- Gutierrez Martinez Family

Build Dates: March 4th & 5th

Family Information:

Mother- Minerva

• Age: 34
• Profession: Sells Produce
• Weekly Salary: $30

Children-

• Diana, 13 yrs, 8th Grade (girl)

Property Information:

Colonia- Todos Santos
Time with property-  2 years
Electricity- No
Running Water- No

Family Story:

Minerva is a single mother who was abandoned by her husband 3 years ago when he left her for another woman. He does not support or help her in any way. Minerva has never had a proper home, was renting and then decided to buy land to have something of their own. Some of her friends and family members helped her build a small room from scrap wood, cardboard and pieces of plywood. This is where Minerva and her daughter have lived for the last 3 years.

New Life Red- Magana Osuna Family

Build Dates: March 4th & 5th

Family Information:

Mother- Esther

• Age: 33
• Profession: Nanny
• Weekly Salary: $58

Children-

• Adrian, 6 yrs, 1st Grade (boy)
• Kenneth, 13 yrs, 8th Grade (boy)

Property Information:

Colonia- April 17th
Time with property-
Electricity- Yes
Running Water- Yes

Family Story:

Esther is a single mother who has 2 sons, each one has a different father. She separated from the first husband because they were very young and their marriage was working out. Kenneth was 5 years old when his dad left. Esther met another man and they lived together and had Adrian. When Adrian was born the doctors found a problem in his heart and he has to be taken to a specialist to check on it once every year. Shortly after Adrian was born, Esther decided to leave the second man because he treated the two boys differently, always treating Adrian his biological son better than Kenneth. Esther's mother passed away four years ago and left Esther her home where they are currently living. The home is very old and in very bad conditions. Esther works in Maneadero, far away from where she lives, working as a nanny and housekeeper. She gets paid about $58 a week, but it is not enough to cover all their needs.

Horizons Blue- Velazco Martinez Family

Build Dates: February 26th-28th

Family Information:

Father- Jose Angel

• Age: 23
• Profession: Field Worker
• Weekly Salary: $53

Mother- Arlet

• Age: 22
• Profession: Homemaker
• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Angel Joseph, 3 yrs (boy)
• Alan Ismael, 1 yr (boy)

Property Information:

Colonia- Paraiso
Time with property- 11 months
Electricity-
Running Water-

Family Story:

Arlet is originally from Veracruz, but moved to Ensenada 8 years ago. It was here, 6 years ago, when she met her husband Jose Angel and when they started living together. For their first 3 years together, they lived with Jose Angel's mother. It was during that time that they had their first child. After those first 3 years, Jose's mother left and let them use her home. Jose Angel has always had a very low salary from working in the fields. One year ago, they decided to buy a piece of land on credit and have something better for their children. They continue to make payments each month on their land. Jose and Arlet have not been able to build a home on their land. They have always struggled economically and because Jose didn't study, there aren't other options for where he can work, other than in the fields. Jose and Arlet have also struggled in their marriage due to the difficult times they've gone through and they separated for a very short time. Jose Angel decided that was not what he wanted and went to Arlet asking for her forgiveness and to come home. Arlet forgave him and they got back together and have continued to work through things together. For the past year they have lived in a small trailer that they have rented from his mom. They are ready to have a place they can call home. 

Horizons Red- Angulo Hernandez Family

Build Dates: February 26-28

Family Information:

Father- Ramiro

• Age: 56
• Profession: Field Worker
• Weekly Salary: $56

Mother- Maria Elena

• Age: 52
• Profession: Homemaker
• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Saleri Mariel, 3 yrs
• Cristofer, 1 yr

Property Information:

Colonia- Paraiso
Time with property- 7 months
Electricity- No
Running Water- No

Family Story:

Ramiro and Maria met 12 years ago in Los Mochis, Sinaloa. They lived together in Sinaloa for 2 years before moving to La Paz looking for more work opportunities. Ramiro worked in construction and in the fields. After some time they decided to move to Ensenada. They were renting a house before they decided to get land and move to live on their land. They built a small place to live in however they could with pallets and scrap wood that was given to them from Maria's son. Maria and Ramiro's 2 grandchildren live with them. They are 1 and 3 and have lived with them since they were newborns because their parents are drug addicts and have a lot of problems that affect the well being of the children. Ramiro works and Maria Elena stays home with the children.

Bovee Green Team (20x20)- Ochoa Rodriguez Family

Build Dates: February 12th & 13th

Family Information:

Father- Bruno

• Age: 27
• Profession: Field Worker
• Weekly Salary: $50

Mother- Marcela

• Age: 26
• Profession: Homemaker
• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Briceida, 9 yrs, 4th Grade (girl)
• Yenceira, 6 yrs, 1st Grade (girl)
• Jonathan, 4 yrs, K-4 (boy)
• Heydi, 1 1/2 yrs (girl)

Property Information:

Colonia- Paraiso
Time with property- 1 yr
Electricity-
Running Water-

Family Story:

Bruno and Marcela have 4 children together, 3 daughters and 1 son; they have been together for ten years. They left Mexicali andmoved to Ensenada six years ago. They decided to do this because there wasn't a lot of work in Mexicali for them and they had heard that it was different in Ensenada; that they could easily find work in the fields. For the first five years here in Ensenada they were renting a small house, but the family kept growing and their children needed a stable home environment. They decided to buy a plot of land and build a small place where they could live and invest in as a family. They have now been living on their land for one year. When they first arrived here, Bruno was able to find a good job working in construction, but his employer had to cut back and Bruno was eventually let go. Marcela also worked at the beginning, but most of what she earned was used to pay a young women to care for their children. Because of this, she decided not to work but rather stay at home and care for her family. Bruno is currently working in the fields, but only has work when it is time to harvest certain vegetables. Once the work is done he will need to find another job in order to support his family. With his current salary they barely have enough to pay for the basic expenses of the home. This family has been going through hard times due to their living conditions, especially after all the rain and storms this winter has brought. Every day they work hard to keep their family together and be able to give their children a better life.

Bovee Red Team (16x20)- Macario Serapio Family

Build Dates: February 14th

Family Information:

Father- Aurelio

• Age: 26
• Profession: Field Worker
• Daily Salary: $9.45

Mother- Catalina

• Age: 19
• Profession: N/A
• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Citlaly, 1 yr
• Abraham, 3 yrs
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Property Information:

Colonia- Portal de Las Brisas
Time with property- 7 months
Electricity-
Running Water-

Family Story:

Aurelio and Catalina met 4 years ago and they decided to start a relationship together. After a year they had Abraham, who is 3. A year ago they moved to Ensenada and started to make payments on a plot of land for themselves. They are currently living on their property and have had another child together, Citlaly. Aurelio works in the fields and earns about $9.45 a day. With his salary they make their land payments of $55 a month and take care of their personal expenses and food. Catalina is a stay at home mother.

Bovee Blue Team (16x20)- Flores Miranda Family

Build Dates: February 14th

Family Information:

Father- Juan

• Age: 29
• Profession: Works at Children's Home
• Monthly Salary: $166

Mother- Luz Elena

• Age: 30
• Profession: Works at Children's Home
• Monthly Salary: $166

Children-

• Yossiel, 11 yrs, 6th Grade
• Danna, 9 yrs, 3rd Grade

Property Information:

Colonia- Basurero Viejo
Time with property- 6 months
Electricity-
Running Water-

Family Story:

Luz and Juan are from Sinaloa. They met at a soccer match, started dating and 7 months later moved in together at the house of their parents. Juan worked in construction and was later with the military for a time, but that began to cause problems in their marriage because they send the soldiers away for up to 6 months at a time. When Juan met his daughter Yossiel for the first time he decided to leave the military so he wouldn't leave his wife and daughter alone again. Two years after Danna was born they decided to leave Sinaloa and move to Ensenada. At first they were only going to stay for 3 months, but they ended up staying and for the past 7 years have been living wherever they could until they finally decided to settle down and find themselves their own piece of land. They are currently volunteering at a children's home as house parents. They work there from Thursday at 7am until Monday at 9am. Danna and Yossiel are in elementary school and attend school even when their parents are working at the children's home.

Bovee Red Team (20x20)- Ortiz Lujano Family

Build Dates: February 12th & 13th

Family Information:

Father- Cesar

• Age: 28
• Profession: Works at a Greenhouse
• Daily Salary: $9.45

Mother- Enedina

• Age: 25
• Profession: N/A
• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Cesar, 9 yrs, 4th Grade
• Ana Maria, 6 yrs, 1st Grade
• Rodrigo, 3 yrs

Property Information:

Colonia- Veladero
Time with property- 1 yr
Electricity- No
Running Water- Yes

Family Story:

Cesar and Enedina met 10 years ago while working together in the fields, packing onions. They got together and a year later had Cesar Jr. They were always moving around from place to place, depending on where they had work. They later had Maria and Rodrigo. Three years ago they decided to root themselves in Ensenada after they found good jobs living and working on a ranch. The owner of the ranch promised them a plot of land in exchange for their work. But this person ended up selling that plot of land to others and left them with nothing. They decided to leave the job and the ranch. Cesar now works wherever he can, going from job to job, because right now there is no other work in the ranches. They have been on their new land and paying for it since April of last year. The house where they currently are living is made of adobe bricks and the roof is plastic. The children are in school, with the youngest being in Kindergarten. They have no other family here in Ensenada, they are all in Mexicali.

Bovee Blue Team (20x20)- Vega Vivar Family

Build Dates: February 12th & 13th

Family Information:

Father- Maurilio

• Age: 40
• Profession: Field Worker
• Weekly Salary: $50

Mother- Antonia

• Age: 35
• Profession: N/A
• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Teresa, 20 yrs, works
• Adan, 18 yrs, married- workingin another city
• Felix, 15 yrs- left with Adan
• Alicia, 14 yrs
• Rutilia, 10 yrs, 4th Grade
• Griselda, 9 yrs, 3rd Grade

Property Information:

Colonia- Oaxaca
Time with property- 2 yrs
Electricity- No
Running Water- No

Family Story:

Maurilio and Antonio moved from Oaxaca to Ensenada due to a lack of good work opportunities and the desire for a better life. After moving to Ensenada they found work in the fields where they cut epazotes. They have 6 children together. Their 2 sons are currently away working fields in Camalu and will return in May. Their oldest daughter works with her father in the fields here. Before getting the land they now have they were renting. They have been living on their land for over a year. Maurilio works 6 days a week, from 7am to 4pm. Adan, their eldest son, is married and has an 8 month old daughter Ayelen. His wife and daughter are currently living with Maurilio and Antonia while he is away working.

Langham Bible Church- Flores Rios Family

Build Dates: February 16th & 17th

Family Information:

Father-Jose

• Age: 42
• Profession: Factory Worker
• Weekly Salary: $68

Mother- Maria Adela

• Age: 41
• Profession: ?
• Weekly Salary: ?

Children-

• Jonathan, 21 yrs, Works in Factory
• Melissa, 17 yrs
• Pamela, 15 yrs
• Omar, 12 yrs

Property Information:

Colonia- 89
Time with property- 1 yr +
Electricity- Yes
Running Water- No

Family Story:

Jose and Maria were married for 17 years. Maria had previously been living in free union with the father of Jonathan. But when Jonathan was 6 months old, his father left for the United States to work and never returned and never sent Maria any kind of support. Finally in 2013 he came back to see his son. Later on is when Maria met Jose and was married to him. They had 3 children together. They spent many years waiting to get the land they currently own. They live in a small, old house in bad conditions; a dirt floor with carpet laid over. Maria and Jose have been separated for 4 months, and Jonathan was not living with them the last we heard.

WPO AZ Green Team- Caballero Luis Family

Build Dates: January 30th & 31st

Family Information:

Father- Florencio

• Age: 36
• Profession: Field Worker
• Weekly Salary: $46

Mother- Epifania

• Age: 31
• Profession: Packs Produce
• Weekly Salary: $46

Children-

• Alma, 8 yrs, 3rd Grade (girl)
• Victor, 15 yrs, High School (boy)

Property Information:

Colonia- Los Girasoles
Time with property- 9 months
Electricity- N/A
Running Water- N/A

Family Story:

Epifania and Florencio are originally from Oaxaca, but they moved to Ensenada 9 years ago due to lack of work and very low salaries in Oaxaca. When they arrived, they began to work in the fields earning $4 a day. For 8 years they lived in a rental house in very bad conditions, and very small. It was then that Florencio decided to get a plot of land for his family where they would be able to build their own home. They have 2 children, ages 15 and 8. Both children are in school. It was always Epifania's desire to be educated, but due to economic difficulties, she was never able to. For that reason she has made a point to have her children stay in school and graduate. Currently, they live in a small home on their property. The house is built of plastic and cardboard; it is in very bad conditions. It is very hard for them to live there. In the summer it is very hot, and then very cold in the winter. Their desire is to have a small place that they can call a home.

WPO AZ Blue Team- Ventura Landeros Family

Build Dates: January 30th & 31st

Family Information:

Father- Heriberto

• Age: 30
• Profession:
• Weekly Salary: $72

Mother- Laura

• Age: 31
• Profession: Homemaker
• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Nicolas, 7 yrs, 2nd Grade (boy)
• Laura Fernanda, 9 yrs, 4th Grade (girl)
• Alexa, 12 yrs, 7th Grade (girl)

Property Information:

Colonia- Paraiso
Time with property- 8 months
Electricity- Yes
Running Water- No

Family Story:

Laura and Heriberto have 3 children who are in school. They are from here in Ensenada. The oldest daughter, Alexa, is not Heriberto's child. Heriberto and Laura met after Laura had already had Alexa, when Heriberto was working as a nurse in the hospital. They later got married and had Laura Fernanda together. Shortly after getting pregnant, Heriberto was imprisoned for 3 years for auto theft. While with Heriberto, Laura and them were living with Heriberto's mother-in-law. Laura and her mother-in-law didn't get along and were always fighting, and after 9 years of dealing with that, Laura decided to leave and move to their own place and thought it would be better to be with nothing than to continue fighting with her. Laura's father-in-law has always been very good to her and supported the family, unlike the mother-in-law, and he has helped them with the land payments and any other needs. Heriberto is working as a security guard, but should be getting a new job soon in construction. This family would really appreciate the help of a new home.

WPO AZ Red Team- Vazquez Reyes Family

Build Dates: January 30th & 31st

Family Information:

Mother- Maria

• Age: 35
• Profession:
• Daily Salary: $8.70

Children-

• Alexis, 14 yrs, 8th Grade (boy)
• Maria, 12 yrs, 6th Grade (girl)
• Diana, 7 yrs, 2nd Grade (girl)
• Pablo, 4 yrs, Kindergarten (boy)

Property Information:

Colonia- Los Olivos, Maneadero
Time with property- 6 months
Electricity- No
Running Water- No

Family Story:

Maria is from Oaxaca. She is a single mother. Both her previous husbands cheated on her, so she decided it was best for her to just be on her own instead of being disrespected. She has been single for 3 years now and has dedicated everything to her children. She works from 6 pm to 1 am while her children are alone at home. Alexa and Maria are children from her first marriage, Diana and Pablo are from the second. She used to live in a small house that they rented before deciding to get a piece of land. The neighbors helped her to put up the structure where they currently live. The structure they live in is made of scrap wood, dirt floor, and a tarp on the roof. This family is in much need for a home.

WPO Chicago Blue Team- Rivera Family

Build Dates: January 16 & 17

Family Information:

Father- Salvador

• Age: 43
• Profession: Maintenance
• Weekly Salary: $50

Mother- Brisa

• Age: 37

Children-

• Aaron, 2 yrs (boy)

Property Information:

Colonia- Simon Bolivar
Time with property- 3 months
Electricity- No
Running Water- Yes

Family Story:

Salvador and Brisa met when Brisa was 15 years old. They got married after Brisa became pregnant and had a daughter. After 4 1/2 years together, they separated because Salvador was struggling with a drug addiction and was physically abusive toward Brisa. 7 years later Salvador reached out to Brisa and they got back together, but nothing had changed and he continued to be unstable and irresponsible at home. They were living in a home in another area of the city where they had no electricity, water, or any sewage system, and because of this, they decided to look into getting their own land. The land they bought doesn't have electricity or sewage either, but there is water. During these past 3 years, Salvador is doing better and is working at a fishery cooperative doing maintenance.  2 years ago they had another child, this time a son, and their oldest daughter has been living with the grandma. Their son was born with allergic rhinitis and suffers greatly from allergies. He has to breathe through his mouth and is in need of an operation to correct the problem. They live in a small house made of pallets and scrap wood, a dirt floor, and tarp covered roof.

WPO Chicago Red Team- Loera Rodriguez Family

Build Dates: January 16 & 17

Family Information:

Father- Haram

• Age: 27
• Profession: Sells Secondhand Items
• Weekly Salary: $36-$42

Mother- Sonia

• Age: 21
• Profession: Cleans Houses
• Weekly Salary: $36

Children-

• Mayelin, 11 yrs, down syndrome (girl)
• Yoseline, 9 yrs, 2nd Grade (girl)
• Brandon, 3 yrs (boy)

Property Information:

Colonia- Marquez de Leon
Time with property- 1 year
Electricity-
Running Water-

Family Story:

Haram and Sonia have been married for 5 years. Haram was a single father because his daughter's mother abandoned them and went to live with another man. Haram later married Sonia and they had a son together. Haram's grandfather sold them the piece of land where they currently live in a small trailer borrowed to them for a year. The trailer is very old and in bad conditions. They built a small room on their land because the small trailer wasn't enough. The cold is here and they are struggling.

Greentree Green Team- Conde Ramirez Family

Build Dates: January 16 & 17

Family Information:

Father- Bravlio

• Age: 31
• Profession: Field Worker
• Weekly Salary: $60

Mother- Olga

• Age: 30
• Profession: Homemaker

Children-

• Eugenio, age 6, 1st Grade (boy)
• Jania, 10 yrs, 6th Grade

Property Information:

Colonia- Las Tinajitas
Time with property- 1 year
Electricity- Yes
Running Water- No

Family Story:

Olga is originally from Oaxaca.She came to Ensenada with her family when she was 18 years old. After coming to Ensenada she met a man and they had a baby together. She didn't stay with him because he was physically abusive and addicted to drugs. With the help of her parents though, she was able to care for her new daughter. At the age of 20 she crossed illegally into the United States to work at a strawberry field and left her newborn daughter with her mother. While in the USA, she met Bravlio and he eventually proposed and they were married in 2008. Bravlio accepted Jania as his own and in 2009 they had a son together, Eugenio. Jania has stayed in Sinaloa with her grandma because her mother, Olga, and Bravlio haven't had the opportunities to establish themselves well here in Ensenada. Bravlio works in the fields and Olga doesn't work because she struggles with migraines and high blood pressure. Eugenio is the only one that lives with them and is in the 1st grade. Jania is in the 6th grade, but the plan is that she will move back with her mother. Olga's father lives with them as well as he had to leave SInaloa due to health complications that he suffered due to the climate.

Greentree Orange Team- Gastelum Puente Family

Build Dates: January 16 & 17

Family Information:

Father- Francisco

• Age: 21
• Profession: Field Worker
• Weekly Salary: $55

Mother-Erika

• Age: 21
• Profession: N/A

Children-

• Eder Daniel, 3 yrs (boy)

Property Information:

Colonia- Paraiso
Time with property- 2 years
Electricity- Yes
Running Water- No

Family Story:

Francisco and Erika met when they were 16 in Sinaloa and that is when they decided to get together. After 3 months, they were pregnant. After their son was born, that is when things got hard and they decided to move to Ensenada. Their family used to live here and so they all decided to return. After arriving, they rented a couple rooms for $25 a month. They had no space though and decided to get land and have their own place. They got land and there they built the house where they currently live. Francisco works, and Erika's mother helps them to pay the land. Erika takes care of her son and her 6 year old little brother. Erika and Francisco's son struggles with bronchitis and is frequently in the hospital because of it. Their house has no door and doesn't protect against the wind and dust, making it harder on their son to be well. They both dropped out of school at a young age. Francisco completed elementary and Erika completed Jr High. It is hard for them to find good jobs with higher salaries because of this. Erika's mom lives with them and isn't in the best health right now. She suffers from high blood pressure and diabetes. Erika's 6 year old brother is in school.

Greentree Yellow Team- Cruz Romero Family

Build Dates: January 16 & 17

Family Information:

Father- Francisco

• Age: 55
• Profession: Field Worker
• Weekly Salary: $67

Mother- Maria Elena

• Age: 42
• Profession: Field Worker
• Weekly Salary:$18

Children-

• Marcelo, 14 yrs, 8th Grade (boy)
• Crista, 9 yrs, 5th Grade (girl)
• Anayeli, 8 yrs, 3rd Grade (girl)

Property Information:

Colonia- Paraiso
Time with property- 4 months
Electricity- No
Running Water- No

Family Story:

Maria Elena is originally from Oaxaca, but came to Ensenada 18 years ago due to work and money. She came with a daughter she had while in Oaxaca. After coming here, she got together with a man and they had 3 children. They separated and he was never responsible for his kids. Elena had to work in the fields in order to take care of her children. Elena met another man and they have been together 9 years. They bought land together and built a house from scrap wood and tarps. Elena and Francisco both work in the fields but their salary is low. and they are unable to do more. This family needs a house because the youngest daughter is sick often due to the living conditions they're in, and they are unable to make rent payments in order to move. 

Greentree Blue Team- Salvador Hernandez Family

Build Dates: January 16 & 17

Family Information:

Father- Rufino

• Age: 24
• Profession: Field Worker
• Weekly Salary: $55

Mother- Erika

• Age: 20
• Profession: N/A

Children-

• Luis Angel, 5 yrs (boy)

Property Information:

Colonia- Maneadero
Time with property- 1 year
Electricity- Yes
Running Water- Yes

Family Story:

Rufino and Erika got together when Erika was 14 years old; they have lived together ever since with Rufino's mother. They lived there for 3 years until Rufino's brother kicked them out. There were too many people living there and the land belonged to him, not their mother. Rufino was forced to buy his family their own land and they started out living under tarps until they were given some scrap wood that could be used to build a house. Rufino has been working the same job since he was 14 and he earns 900 pesos a week. Rufino and Erika have a 5 year old son who will be starting Kindergarten next year. It has been very difficult for them to build something better. Their current house is made of scrap wood, has a dirt floor and a lot of insects inside which could be dangerous. For 4 years they have been members of a christian church and they have faith that one day they will have a real home for their family.