Twin Cities- Alvarez Jaime Family

Build Dates: November 15th & 16th

Family Information:

Father- Ignacio

• Age: 39

• Profession: Currently on paid medical leave from employer as he waits for a surgery

• Monthly Pension: $150

Mother- Yanet

• Age: 33

• Profession: Cleans Houses and Lots When Hired For Jobs

• Weekly Salary: Varies

Children-

• Santiago Alejandro, 2 yrs

• Esmeralda Abigail, 5 yrs

• Valentina Noemi, 9 yrs, 2nd Grade

• Ana Isabel, 16 yrs, Jr High

Property Information:

Colonia- Ejido Ruiz Cortinez
Time with property- 1 1/2 yrs
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Old Wood and Tarps
 

Family Story:

Yanet used to live in Jalisco and had been married to a man who was a drunk and abusive. Yanet had two children with this man, but suffered from domestic violence during their marriage. Yanet sought help from DIF (Municipal System for the Integral Development of the Family), where she received psychological treatment and help to leave the man. After leaving her husband, Yanet moved in with her father. She had been living with her father for three months before meeting her current husband, Ignacio. At the time, Ignacio was dating another woman, but Yanet told him that when he was through with that relationship, to let her know. Ignacio left the other woman and got together with Yanet. Yanet got pregnant and they started their family together. They now work together to make ends meet and keep their family going. Ignacio is retired and receives a very small pension, neither of them have a steady job currently.

Cross Roads- Cruz Cruz Family

Build Dates: November 9th & 10th

Family Information:

Father- Cararino

• Age: 26

• Profession: Field Worker

• Weekly Salary: $55 approx. (when he was working)

Mother- Rosalva

• Age: 23

• Profession: Packaging

• Weekly Salary: $65 approx.

Children-

• Alexander, 3 yrs

Property Information:

Colonia- El Paraiso
Time with property- 2 yrs  
Electricity- Unknown
Running Water- Unknown
Structure- Scrap Materials
 

Family Story:

Catarino and Rosalva are originally from Oaxaca, they have been living in Ensenada as a family for 4 years. They have a young son named Alexander. Alexander has always struggled with his health and has been to the doctor frequently, which has been an added stress on Catarino and Rosalva as they have had to spend a lot of their hard earned money on doctor visits and treatments for their son. They bought land on credit 2 years ago, and little by little they are paying it off. This is where they are currently living in a small house which they built themselves. Catarino had been working in the fields until he got sick from the pesticides being used on the vegetables. The company he was working for did not want to take responsibility for his sickness and cover the medical costs, and for this reason he has been unable to return to work there. Rosalva had to get a night job at a packaging plant in order to earn some money to keep the family going. Their desire as a family is to be able to have a safe home where they can live without worry of the future and instability.

Next Step Advisor's- Santiago Mariano Family

Build Dates: November 9th & 10th

Family Information:

Mother-Ernesta

• Age: 25

• Profession: Field Worker

• Weekly Salary: $60 approx.

• Hours Worked Per Week: 40 hrs

Children-

• David, 10 yrs, 5th Grade

• Cesar, 6 yrs, 1st Grade

• Olivia, 1 yr 8 months (she had whooping cough and received treatment for it)
  

Property Information:

Colonia-Paraiso/Las Flores
Time with property- 5 months
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Wood, Metal Roof and Cardboard Floor
 

Family Story:

Ernesta moved from Guerrero to Ensenada with her family when she was two years old. She grew up here, got married and had a family. For the safety of her children, she had to leave her husband; he started drinking a lot and had problems with drug abuse. After leaving her husband, Ernesta decided to get a piece of land on credit and that is where her and her children are currently living. Ernesta works in the fields from 7am until the afternoon while her mother takes care of the older boys; the daughter goes to a daycare. Little by little, Ernesta was able to save up some money to build a small room from used materials. Ernesta needs a home so that she can provide a better way of life for her children.

Living Word- Garcia Catarino Family

Build Dates: November 8th & 9th

Family Information:

Father- Heriberto

• Age: 28

• Profession: Factory Worker

• Weekly Salary: $90

Mother- Yasmin

• Age: 23

• Profession: Homemaker

• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Anakeyla, 6 yrs, 1st Grade
  

Property Information:

Colonia- El Salitral
Time with property- 10 months  
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Wood
 

Family Story:

Heriberto and Yasmin are a small family originally from Southern Mexico. They came to Ensenada 5 years ago looking for better opportunities, and thinking about going to the US. They arrived in Ensenada, found work, and a place to live. For five years they rented a house and both Heriberto and Yasmin had to work in order to make ends meet. During this time, their daughter Anakeyla, was taken to day care while they worked. About 10 months ago they were able to make the down payment on a piece of land; that is where they have been living ever since. They live in a small house that measures 2 meters by 3 meters. They made this happen with the money they were able to save during the years of both of them working, but it was not enough in order for them to build something better. They heard something about Homes of Hope and came with the dream of having a home with a kitchen separate from the bedrooms, and a safe space for their daughter.

Horizon's Blue- Garcia Ramirez Family

Build Dates: November 3rd & 4th

Family Information:

Father- Emmanuel

• Age: 28

• Profession: Packer

• Monthly Salary: $330

Mother- Leticia

• Age: 26

• Profession: Homemaker

• Monthly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Jose Enrique, 6 yrs, 1st Grade

• Andres Gerardo, 11 yrs, 5th Grade

Property Information:

Colonia- El Paraiso
Time with property- 9 months  
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Scrap Wood
 

Family Story:

Leticia has two children from previous relationships, but neither of the men took responsibility of their sons. One of her sons grandma’s accepted them into her house for a time. Leticia later moved in with her sister, she lived there until she met Emmanuel and they got married. Leticia and Emmanuel have been together for 2 years and the whole time, Emmanuel has accepted the boys and cared for them as though they were his own. Emmanuel works at a packing center and Leticia stays home caring for their family and home. They got land on credit and this is where they now live in a small home. They would like to have a proper home to give their children a better future.

Horizon's Red- Heron Morales Family

Build Dates: November 3rd & 4th

Family Information:

Father- Javier

• Age: 22

• Profession: Day Laborer

• Weekly Salary: $30 approx.

Mother- Silvia

• Age: 21

• Profession: Homemaker

• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Gerardo, 1 yr 4 months

Property Information:

Colonia- El Paraiso
Time with property- 2 yrs  
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Cardboard, Plastic, Wood & Dirt Floor
 

Family Story:

Javier is 23 years old and originally from Oaxaca, he works as a day laborer. Silvia is 22 years old and is also from Oaxaca, she stays at home caring for their son and family. Javier and Silvia met working in the fields, they had been friends for a year before they began their relationship. After a year of dating, they were married, and 4 months after, they got pregnant. Javier already had the land and was making the payments when he and Silvia were married. They do not have the resources to be able to build a proper home to care for their son Gerardo. They are asking for a home from Homes of Hope so that their son can grow up in a healthy environment that is clean, warm, and dry.

Olivia's Basket- Preciado Larios Family

Build Dates: November 1st-3rd

Family Information:

Father- Edgar Omar

• Age: 41

• Profession: Odd Jobs

• Weekly Salary: $165 approx.

Children-

• Edgar Acxel, 19 yrs (suffers from permanent motor cerebral palsy)

Property Information:

Colonia- Todos Santos
Time with property- 11 months
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Wood and Dirt Floor
 

Family Story:

When Edgar Omar was 21 years old, he began a relationship with a 15 year old girl. They got pregnant, but the baby died after being born prematurely due to the woman still being very young and her uterus small and underdeveloped. Shortly after, their son Edgar Acxel was born. Edgar Acxel was born with cerebral palsy. Edgar Omar and the woman eventually separated when Edgar went through a rough time of drug abuse. A few years later, Edgar was clean and his ex-wife came back into his life and Edgar gained custody of their son Edgar Acxel. Edgar bought a piece of land on credit and sold the wood from the old house he built on land he had been encroaching on for some time. With the money from the wood he bought a van which he parked on his new property; and he and his son lived in that van until some people helped him to build a house. Edgar works in different places, but does not have a steady full-time job.

Sparks- Sierra Aparicio Family

Build Dates: October 26th & 27th

Family Information:

Father- Vicente

• Age: 28

• Profession: Produce Packager

• Monthly Salary: $260 approx.

Mother- Griselda

• Age: 29

• Profession: Produce Packager

• Monthly Salary: $165 approx.

Children-

• Nely Atziry, 9, 3rd Grade

Property Information:

Colonia- El Zorrillo
Time with property- 8 months  
Electricity- Yes
Running Water- No
Structure- Wood
 

Family Story:

When Griselda was 18 years old she was with someone for a year, but found out that man had been cheating on her, so she left him. After they separated, she found out that she was pregnant with his child. When Griselda let the man know she was pregnant with his child, he told her that he would help her financially but then never did. Griselda lived with her parents and working; and for 4 years she lived as a single mom caring for her son. She met Vicente and they decided to form a family. Vicente accepted Griselda’s daughter as his own and adopted her, giving Nely his last name. Griselda and Vicente have been together for 5 years. They both work for the same company packaging produce and everything they do is with the hopes of providing a good life for their daughter. Griselda and Vicente have been trying to have children together, but at the moment, Griselda can’t get pregnant. Griselda has been seeing a doctor and needs to go through treatment before getting pregnant, but right now they cannot pay for the treatment as their focus is to first pay off their land and build a house. Griselda’s desire has always been to have her own home where she and her husband can raise a family in without worry or fear.

Mount Soledad- Vazquez Dominguez Family

Build Dates: October 26th & 27th

Family Information:

Father- Marcos

• Age: 28

• Profession: Construction

• Monthly Salary: $330 approx.

Mother- Dania

• Age: 23

• Profession: Factory Worker

• Monthly Salary: $298 approx.

Children-

• Chelsea, 4 yrs, Kindergarten

Property Information:

Colonia- Rosas Magallon
Time with property- 1 yr +
Electricity- Yes
Running Water- No
Structure- Wood & Tarp
 

Family Story:

Dania and Marcos are originally from Sonora. Marcos worked in construction with Dania’s father, but for lack of work, they moved to Ensenada. Dania’s parents moved and for a year, Dania and Marcos lived with Marcos’ mother. Dania and Marcos decided to move to Ensenada as well with the hope of finding a better life and better opportunities for their daughter. They moved in with Dania’s parents, Marcos found work in construction and Dania at a factory. While Dania is at work, her mother cares for Chelsea. Dania says that they had been living on her parents land, but her father drinks a lot and when he gets drunk he would threaten to kick them out. For that reason, they decided to get their own land to build their own house on. Because of the land payments, their personal expenses and the payments for kindergarten, they have not been able to build a proper home. The room they live in has a dirt floor and a lot of insect and tarantulas have gotten in. During the rainy season everything would get wet, and then Dania’s mom gave them metal sheets to cover their roof, and that helped. Their room does not have a bathroom, nor is the kitchen separate from the bedroom. Their daughter has no privacy and still sleeps with her parents. When they heard about Homes of Hope, Dania decided to come and ask for help in order that they may receive the blessing of a well-built house that is safe and clean. Dania would like to give her daughter a good life, privacy and safety.

Home Church in Kent- Gomez Lopez Family

Build Dates: October 25th & 26th

Family Information:

Father- Gerardo

• Age: 31

• Profession: Packages Vegetables

• Daily Salary: $12 approx.

Mother- Rosa

• Age: 31

• Profession: Packages Vegetables

• Daily Salary: $9 approx

Children-

• Fredy, 15 yrs, High School

• Jerry, 7 yrs, 2nd Grade

Property Information:

Colonia- Girasoles
Time with property- 8 months  
Electricity- No
Running Water- Yes
Structure- Wood & Tarp
 

Family Story:

Gerardo and Rosa are originally from Oaxaca, they met each other there and entered a free union together. When Rosa met Gerardo, she already had her son Fredy. They came to Ensenada as a family looking for work and a better way of life. Rosa had family here who helped them get settled in a rental. After moving here, they welcomed Jerry into their family. Last year they got land on credit and continue to make monthly payments for it. The land cost about $9,000 USD, and their monthly payment is $110. They built a room with plywood and put a tarp over the roof; they have lived here since the beginning of January. Gerardo and Rosa both work for the same company packaging squash, green beans, and peas. Gerardo works at night from 6pm to 1am, Monday-Saturday and earns $12 a day. Rosa works the morning shift from 6am to 1pm so she can be off when her children are out of school, earning $9 a day. Their children go to school, Fredy goes in the morning and Jerry in the afternoon. They need a house because their salary is not enough to provide the means for them to be able to cover their personal expenses, land payment and all the materials to build the house. They do not want to pay rent anymore and that is why they got the land. Their son Jerry has always wanted a home and it would be a dream come true for him if they received one from Homes of Hope.

Bethel- Rivera Ochoa Family

Build Dates: October 22nd & 23rd

Family Information:

Father- Cruz

• Age: 38

• Profession: Car Wash

• Monthly Salary: $330, but it varies

Mother- Gabriela

• Age: 34

• Profession: Homemaker

• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Ilayalit, 15 yrs, High School

• Abdia Roman, 17 yrs, High School

• Madelin Jazmin, 14 yrs, 6th Grade

• Wilmer, 10 yrs, 3rd Grade

• Itzia Crystel, 8 yrs, 1st Grade

• Ixcoatl Ezau, 6 yrs

• Erasmo Kaleb, 4 yrs

• Gabriela, 2 yrs

• Yenatlesi, 2 yrs

• 10th baby due September

Property Information:

Colonia- Tinajitas
Time with property- 2+ years  
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Scrap Materials
 

Family Story:

Gabriela and Cruz met in Aguascaliente. Back then, Cruz was in the military and invited Gabriela to a dance. It was after that, that they moved in together and formed a family. After 7 years together they got married. They lived with Cruz’ mother for a couple months, then with Gabriela’s mother for a year, and then to a rental where they had their oldest daughter. Cruz had a sister that lived in Ensenada and she invited them to move here and they did. They moved to Ensenada and lived with Cruz’ sister until Gabriela found them a piece of land they could afford payments for. They were given the land but realized that they needed a piece of land that was flat and easy to access because their oldest daughter had health problems and suffered from seizures. It was very difficult and could be dangerous for them. So Gabriela asked if they could change their land and the owner said yes, but that they needed to pay more money for that lot. Once they got their land sorted, Cruz built a room with 4 wooden walls that they bought pre-assembled. Their daughter Damaris suffers from seizures because she was beat up by cousins at the age of 12. Gabriela couldn’t report the incident because they were all minors. The internal damage caused by the punches left her with About a year ago, their oldest daughter passed away from complications due to her seizures, and bronchial aspiration. Damaris left behind a 2 yr old daughter who Gabriela and Cruz have adopted as their own. This last year has been very difficult for the family as they’ve had to deal with the passing of a child/sister/mother. Cruz works washing cars outside a bank or different shops. Their oldest son sometimes goes and helps his dad. Gabriela does not work as she is expecting their 10th child in September.

In a letter, the family wrote:
We are asking for help so that our children can live a life more worth of them, since life has not given us the opportunity to offer them a decent home. I give thanks to God for putting 2 great people with great hearts on our path, Anna Thorson Mayer and her father. We give them thanks because they are teaching us how to walk the path of good and inviting us into the house of God. Thanks to them our lives are changed, and our children are happy because they are fulfilling a dream that we ourselves were not able to fulfill for our children. That dream is going to school and to have their school uniforms. For this and so much more, thank you. Thank you to everyone who supports us, because God knows we need the help. Life is hard with so many small children. THANK YOU

Carrington- Rodriguez Navarrete Family

Build Dates: October 21st & 22nd

Family Information:

Father- Pablo Haziel

• Age: 26

• Profession: Security Guard

• Monthly Salary: $375 approx working 12 hr days

Mother- Melisa

• Age: 26

• Profession: Homemaker

• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Alondra, 1 yr on October 2nd

• Pablo Emiliano, 3 yrs on September 29

• Brayan Haziel, 7 yrs, 2nd Grade

Property Information:

Colonia- Nueva Espana
Time with property- 14 months
Electricity- Yes
Running Water- No
Structure- Plaster & Pallets, No Windows
 

Family Story:

Pablos family is originally from Sinaloa, but when he was young they moved to San Vicente in Norther Baja California. They moved into the house which was in front of where his future sister-in-law lived. Pablo and Melisa met during a visit Melisa made to her sister, and they eventually started dating. They were both in high school and Melisa found out she was pregnant. They both decided to drop out of school, Melisa to care for their child, and Pablo to be a responsible man who needed to care for Melisa and their child. Pablo got a job with an uncle of his at a ranch. Pablo didn’t make much money and they couldn’t afford a place to live, so they both moved in with Pablo’s father. They decided to move to Ensenada when their son Brayan was 1 yr old. Pablo found a job as a night security guard. They went from rental to rental. Melisa became pregnant with their second child and things started getting expensive for them so they had to move in with Pablo’s mother. Pablo’s parents had gotten divorced and Pablo’s mother was in Ensenada. Pablo’s mother didn’t have electricity, nor water. They looked for land they could get on credit, making monthly payments, and found one they got and built a room on. At this time their daughter had been born. They got a bank loan and used the money to build the room with pallets. Pablo;s salary is enough to cover their basic living expenses, bus transport to and from work, the loan payment and land payment. They do not have any extra income, or the ability, to build a proper home.

Evergreen Blue- Palma Manzo Family

Build Dates: October 17th & 18th

Family Information:

Father- Carlos

• Age: 28

• Profession: Distributes Corn

• Weekly Salary: $55 approx

Mother- Lizbeth

• Age: 27

• Profession: Homemaker

• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Carlos, 2 yrs

Property Information:

Colonia- Nueva Espana
Time with property- 9 months
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Trailer
 

Family Story:

Carlos and Lizbeth are originally from Ensenada. They have been together for 4 years and have a 2 year old son. Carlos works for a company distributing corn, and Lizbeth stays home with their son. Last year they bought a piece of land on credit with monthly payments. They did this to be able to provide a better future for their son, a home for him to grow up in. Lizbeth has a very hard past; when she was 14 years old she was given to a 55 year old man as his wife. Lizbeth was with this man for 11 years. Lizbeth wanted to have a family and live a better life, but the man she was with was too old; so she finally left him. Lizbeth is now much happier with the life her and Carlos have built together these last 3 years. They live in a small trailer that was lent to them.

Evergreen Red- Valenzeula Armenta

Build Dates: October 17th & 18th

Family Information:

Father- Jose Adrian

• Age: 28

• Profession: Laborer

• Monthly Salary: $165-220 approx.

Mother- Adriana

• Age: 25

• Profession: Homemaker

• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Jose Miguel, 4 yrs

• Exael Adrian, 7 yrs, 1st Grade

Property Information:

Colonia- Nueva Espana
Time with property- 10 months
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure-
 

Family Story:

Adriana was 15 years old when a friend introduced her to Jose. A week later, they were dating. At the time, Jose worked far away and only came home for the weekends. After two years together, Adriana became pregnant with their first son. Jose had been working for Adriana’s father and Adriana was in her last year of high school. Adriana continued going to school and with the help of her sister who watched the baby sometimes, Adriana graduated. Adriana has always had a lot of friends and people who have encouraged her to not give up. Adriana and Jose moved in together and shortly after were pregnant with their second son. Adriana’s mother-in-law told them about land that was being sold in the Nueva Espana neighborhood and they decided it was time for them to establish themselves as a family and build their own home. Rent is high and work as a day laborer doesn’t provide a steady income for them to rely on. Jose didn’t make enough money to pay rent and land, so they decided to get the land and move into whatever they could build for now. Jose works doing whatever jobs he can get- he cleans land, peoples yards, odd jobs for people, has cared for sheep on a ranch,etc. He has been looking for a steady job because the little income he has is not enough.

Crosby Church- Valle Lizarraga Family

Build Dates: October 17th & 18th

Family Information:

Mother- Aidee

• Age: 39

• Profession: Cleans Offices

• Monthly Salary: $240 approx.

Children-

• Paulina, 8 yrs, 4th Grade

Property Information:

Colonia- San Rafael
Time with property- 14 months
Electricity- Yes
Running Water- No
Structure- Scrap Materials
 

Family Story:

Aidee is 39 years old and originally from Mazatlan. She has 2 adult children, Paulina and Michelle, and 2 grandchildren. Her oldest daughter, Michelle, is 23 years old. Michelle has 2 children, Isai who is 4 and Ian who is 2. Aidee was born in Mazatlan, but when she was very young her mom moved her to Ensenada. Aidee grew up here and started working. She met Michelle’s father, but he got mixed up in drugs and Aidee decided it was best that they not continue their relationship and after Michelle was born, she left him. Aidee’s second marriage started out really well, she even moved to another city with him. But there, his family never accepted her and Michelle, so they left him and moved back to Ensenada. After returning to Ensenada, Aidee was robbed of all their belongings and they had to go live with Aidee’s mother until Aidee had enough money saved up to get their own place. Aidee bought land on credit last year and built a small room to live in. Michelle and her two children go back and forth between Aidee’s house and the grandmothers house. Aidee dreams of the day she will have her own home. She would be so happy to have a home and to help her daughters and grandchildren have a stable environment to grow in.

JM-MA Bikers-Merino Bartolo Family

Build Dates: October 17th & 18th

Family Information:

Father- Ricardo

• Age: 32

• Profession: Field Worker

• Monthly Salary: $230 approx.

Mother- Josabeth

• Age: 30

• Profession: Homemaker

• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Ricardo Geovanni, 2 yrs

Property Information:

Colonia- Genaro Vazquez
Time with property- 6 months
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Pallets and Cardboard; Tarp Roof
 

Family Story:

Josabeth and Ricardo met while working in the fields and formed a family 3 years ago. When Josabeth found out she was pregnant with Ricardito, they moved back to their home state of Oaxaca. But life in Oaxaca is hard; it is hard to find work and when you do, your salary is extremely low. Their son was born in Oaxaca, and shortly after birth, he started to get sick often. They saw how difficult their life would be, how expensive the medical visits were and their inability to find work to cover those expenses. They decided that it was best for them, and for their sons future, to move back to Maneadero (Ensenada, BC). Soon after arriving in Ensenada, Ricardo was able to find work and saw how life was better here. Ricardo found land that didn’t require a high down payment and they moved to the land to avoid having to pay rent. They know that having this land is very important to them for their son to have a place to grow up in, a place to call home, a place to play and feel safe. This land will be a part of their family’s heritage. This family doesn’t have a lot of money, but they built a house with pallets, cardboard, and tarps. It is very small and very simple. It has been very hard for them these past few months as they’ve dealt with rain, cold, and then the summer heat. The weather is changing and the rains and cold are returning, but they have faith that God will bless them.

Lake Community- Palacio Higuera Family

Build Dates: October 14th & 15th

Family Information:

Father- Miguel Angel

• Age: 43

• Profession: Salesman

• Monthly Salary: $330 approx.

Mother- Roxanna

• Age: 35

• Profession: Homemaker

• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Jesucristo, 2 yrs

• Angel Gabriel, 3 1/2 yrs

Property Information:

Colonia- Zorrillo
Time with property- 14 months  
Electricity- Not Known
Running Water- No
 

Family Story:

Migel Angel is originally from Nayarit, but came to Baje California when he was 22 years old. At the time he was using drugs and had to leave Nayarit due to problems he had gotten himself into. He first lived in TIjuana, but he had been caught steeling cars and was imprisoned for 8 years. While in prison he met Jesus and became a Christian. He was let free after 4 years because of good behavior and when he got out, he came to a Bible Institute in Ensenada. He met Roxanne here in Ensenada and they eventually got married and have had two children together. Miguel now works selling ice cream and burritos. He and his wife make 50 burritos every day for him to go sell. They spend about $20 making the burritos, on a good day, they make back their money invested and $16 which are then used for their household expenses. Roxanne stays home taking care of their young boys while her husband is out selling. Last year they were renting a small house, but found the opportunity to get a piece of land on credit with monthly payments. They got the land, and that is where they currently live. Because Miguel works many hours, every day, it has been very hard for him to build any kind of house for his family on their land. Their boys are so young and Miguel and Roxanne just want to be able to give them a good, safe home for them to grow up in.

Black Rock Gives- Vazquez Rendon Family

Build Dates: October 11th & 12th

Family Information:

Father- Bonifacio

• Age: 44

• Profession: Laborer

• Monthly Salary: $275 approx.

Mother- Teodora

• Age: 40

• Profession: Cleaning

• Monthly Salary: $275 approx.

Children-

• Ana Marlene, 13 yrs, Jr High

• Julio Cesar, 16 yrs, High School

• Graciela, 23 yrs, works taking care of children

Property Information:

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

Family Story:

Teodora came to Ensenada with her brother when she was 14 years old. The found work in the fields harvesting pumpkins and cucumbers. It was then that she met Bonifacio. A little over a year later, and after spending time in their home state of Oaxaca, they started their lives as a family. They moved onto a ranch where they found work and had their family members in Oaxaca make the move to Ensenada. Teodora’s family bought a large piece of land, and then convinced Teodora to buy the lot next to them. The bought the land two years ago. While paying off their land, they were not able to move and live there. Their salary didn’t cover the land payments, the cost of the children’s school, their basic expenses, and enough to build a home; so for those reasons, it took them awhile to move.

GoHawks- Romero Gutierrez Family

Build Dates: October 11th & 12th

Family Information:

Father- Juan

• Age: 32

• Profession: Security Guard

• Weekly Salary: $90 approx.

Mother- Mariela

• Age: 27

• Profession: Homemaker

• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Naomy, 1 yr

• Kristian, 10 yrs, 5th Grade

Property Information:

Colonia- Rancho Zamora
Time with property- 1 yr
Electricity- No
Running Water- No (currently sharing bathroom and running water with neighbor)
Structure- Wood & Metal
 

Family Story:

Mariela was a single mother, she was 17 years old when she gave birth to her son Kristian. Kristian’s father decided he wanted nothing to do with the child. At the time Mariela was living with her mother and helping to care for her two siblings as well. Mariela eventually got a job and started working for a packaging company, and that is where she met Juan. They were married and Mariela got pregnant with her second child, but she lost the child and doctors told her that she wouldn’t be able to have any more children. Shortly after she was pregnant again, and after a complicated pregnancy, Naomy was born and a very healthy and perfect baby girl. Kristian is in school and wants to be a police officer when he grows up. Juan Jose, Mariela’s husband, works as a security guard for a greenhouse.

Black Rock Gives- Martinez Cruz Family

Build Dates: October 7th & 8th

Family Information:

Father- Silvano

• Age: 34

• Profession: Musician

• Monthly Salary: $215 approx.

• Hours: up to 48 hrs/week

Mother- Alejandrina

• Age: 35

• Profession: Homemaker

• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Ricardo, 9 yrs, 3rd Grade

• Alexandra, 7 yrs, 1st Grade

Property Information:

Colonia- Canon Buenavista
Time with property- 8 months
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure-
 

Family Story:

Alejandrina and Silvano are originally from Oaxaca, they were neighbors and got married in 2009. THey had relatives who lived in Ensenada and invited them to move here. They decided to make the change and lived with them until they were established here and had found land. Silvano is a musician and works singing at events and on the street. He also sells produce on the street to try to earn a little more money. Silvano does many odd jobs to earn money to support his music career and family. He suffers from a spinal injury and for that reason is unable to work a regular/physical job. Their children also enjoy singing when they go to events with their father. They are a good, christian family who don’t yell or mistreat one another.