Bovee Team A RED (1 Day Build)- Nava Garcia Family

Build Dates: February 11th

Family Information:

Father- Aquilino

• Age: 21

• Profession: Packing Operator at Baja PK

• Daily Salary: $12

Mother- Ana Lupe

• Age: 19

• Profession: Homemaker

• Daily Salary: N/A

Children-

• Melendi Yatziri, 2 yrs

Property Information:

Colonia- Vista al Mar
Time with property- 1 yr
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Wood Room
 

Family Story:

Both Ana Lupe and Aquilino were born in Guerrero. They met in high school and that’s when they started dating. They dated for 2 years before Ana Lupe moved in with Aquilino at his mother’s house. They lived in a small town, Aquilino had wanted to continue his studies, but there just wasn't opportunities for that where they lived. Ana Lupe got pregnant and had their daughter in their town. Aquilino struggled to find work and make a good life, so they decided to move to Ensenada. They started out living with Aquilino’s sister before they found the lot they now live on. They knew they wanted a pace of their own and couldn’t stay with the sister, so they decided to save for a down payment and buy the land on credit. In the house they built on the land they have struggled with rains leaking in causing mud and humidity, as well as cold temperatures during the winter and it’s been very hard on their young daughter.

Bovee Team A GREEN (2 Day Build)- Martinez Martinez Family

Build Dates: February 9th & 10th

Family Information:

Father- Erasto

• Age: 42

• Profession: Field Worker

• Daily Salary: $12

Mother- Claudia

• Age: 28

• Profession: Homemaker (finds work when needed)

Children-

• Ismael, 11 yrs, 5th Grade

• Luis Angel, 9 yrs, 4th Grade

• Galilea, 7 yrs, 2nd Grade

• Alex, 4 yrs

Property Information:

Colonia- Maneadero Parte Baja
Time with property-  1 yr
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Wood and Tarps
 

Family Story:

Claudia has 4 children and is a stay at home mom who dedicates herself to the care of her children. Her husband Erasto works in the fields and with the little money he earns, they use it to pay the land and their families basic necessities. They came to YWAM asking for help with a home because they cannot do it on their own. A home of hope would bless them and especially their children and would protect them from the rains and conditions that cause them to get sick.

Bovee Team A BLUE (2 Day Build)- Hernandez Santiago Family

Build Dates: February 9th & 10th

Family Information:

Mother- Rufina

• Age: 29

• Profession: Packages Tomatoes

• Monthly Salary: $265 approx

Children-

• Reyna Isabel, 11 yrs, 6th Grade

• Jennifer Jaqueline, 10 yrs, 5th Grade

• Brayan Javier, 7 yrs, 2nd Grade

• Diana Sofia, 5 yrs, Kindergarten

• *Maria Asuncion, 13 yrs, Lives in Oaxaca*

Property Information:

Colonia- Maneadero Parte Alta
Time with property- 2 years
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Wood
 

Family Story:

Rufina was born in Oaxaca and moved to Ensenada with her family when she was 5 years old. In 2009 she married the father of her children after getting pregnant with their first child. They were married for 4 years. In 2013 Rufina separated from her husband and went back to Oaxaca with family. She found out she was pregnant and saw that life was more difficult in Oaxaca than it was in Ensenada. In 2017 Rufina decided to come back to Ensenada and her sister borrowed her money so Rufina could get tickets for her and her children and moved back into her mothers house in Ensenada. Rufina discovered that her ex-husband was with a new family so she divorced him. Rufina got a piece of land on credit with the help of an aunt and she continues to pay it off each month. Rufina and her father built a small room and outhouse on the property for them to live in, but it has been very difficult for her and the children to be there. Rufina as a single mother does not earn enough money to provide anything better for her children and all she wants is to live together in a place that is safe, clean and dry.

Bovee Team A RED (2 Day Build)- Anima Segura Family

Build Dates: February 9th & 10th

Family Information:

Mother- Perla

• Age: 24

• Profession: Factory Worker

• Monthly Salary: $275 approx

Children-

• Francisco Javier, 6 yrs

• Neitan Javier, 5 yrs

• Laura Nahomy, 2 yrs

• Perla’s 14 yr old sister Lizbeth lives with them

Property Information:

Colonia- Maneadero Parte Alta
Time with property- 10 months
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Wood
 

Family Story:

Perla was born in Nayarit, but her parents moved to Ensenada when she was just 8 months old. Years ago, Perla met her now ex-husband Francisco. They dated for 6 months before moving into Francisco’s sister’s house together until they found a house to rent. They had their first child and later moved in with Francisco’s parents. Perla and Fransisco had 2 more children together. They moved to Mexicali and lived there as a family for 2 years. They returned to Ensenada but Perla and Francisco started having a lot of problems, so Perla left and moved in with her parents. Perla’s parents helped her get the land sorted and build a structure for her to live in. Perla works in a factory from 10pm until 7am. Perla’s 14 year old sister Lizbeth lives with them and takes care of the children during the night while Perla is at work. As a single mother, it has been hard for Perla to provide for her family and with her small salary she cannot build a house. What she does earn, she uses to buy food, pay for the land, and provide the basic necessities for her children. She would like a house so that her children have something better than just a room to grow up in.

YPO AZ Blue- Morales Rosas Family

Build Dates: January 25th & 26th

Family Information:

Father- Jesus Alan

• Age: 24

• Profession: Labor & Construction

• Monthly Salary: $280 approx.

Mother- Thania

• Age: 24

• Profession: Homemaker

• Monthly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Oscar Abraham, 5 yrs, Kindergarten

Property Information:

Colonia- Gomez Morin
Time with property- 10 months
Electricity- Yes
Running Water- No
Structure- Wood, Plastic,Cardboard; Dirt Floor
 

Family Story:

Thania and Jesus met in junior high, but didn’t start dating until high school when they dated for 2 years before having Oscar and moving in together. At first they lived with Thania’s mother. Thania and Jesus separated for one year after an issue they had, but eventually got back together and have been for 3 years. They had been renting a home and saving money to make a down payment on a piece of land. They got the land, built a small house with what materials they had money to buy, and have been living there for almost a year. Thania is currently studying to finish high school and caring for their son Oscar, and for that, she is not working. Having a proper house would help with safety, for their son, finances, and much more. It hasbeen difficult for them with their current living conditions.

YPO AZ Red- Pinedo Saavedra Family

Build Dates: January 25th & 26th

Family Information:

Father-Cervando

• Age: 26

• Profession: Labor & Construction

• Monthly Salary: $400 approx.

Mother- Johanna

• Age: 26

• Profession: Homemaker

• Monthly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Erika, 8 yrs, 3rd Grade

• Kimberly, 3 yrs

Property Information:

Colonia- Gomez Morin
Time with property- 1 year
Electricity- Yes
Running Water- No
Structure- Pallets, Cardboard and Wood; Dirt Floor
 

Family Story:

Johanna met her husband Cervando while in high school. They dated for 3 years before Johanna got pregnant with their oldest and decided to move in together. Just like any other couple, they have had their ups and downs. Johanna got pregnant again with a second child, but she lost the baby due to a miscarriage at 3 months. One year after the miscarriage, they got pregnant again and had their daughter Kimberly. After the birth of their second daughter, they decided that it would be best for them to stop renting and use that money towards buying a place of their own. They bought a piece of land on credit and moved there. They are applying for a Homes of Hope because they do not make enough to better their lives with Cervando’s salary. Their house is made of pallets, covered on the outside with metal sheets and inside with cardboard.

Greentree Purple- Meza Santiaguillo Family

Build Dates: January 18th & 19th

Family Information:

Father- Sotero

• Age: 36

• Profession: Packager for Sujo Agriculture Group

• Monthly Salary: $280 approx.

Mother- Lidia

• Age: 27

• Profession: Occasionally Makes and Sells Donuts

• Monthly Salary: Varies

Children-

• Efrain, 9 yrs, 4th Grade

• Daniel, 4 yrs, Kindergarten

• Estefan, 3 yrs, Preschool

Property Information:

Colonia- Las Flores
Time with property- 9 months
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure-
 

Family Story:

Sotero and Lidia met 11 years ago in Guerrero after Sotero had found a cellphone of one of Lidia’s friends and called Lidia’s number to find the owner. They were friends for 4 months, dated for a year, and then were married. They later moved to Ensenada for work and now have 3 sons. A neighbor told them about some lots that were being sold and they thought it might be a good opportunity to obtain something that would be their own. They are now asking for help from Homes of Hope for a house so that they can give their children a better life and protection from the climate. They have been able to build a home by their own means as they earn very little and have to pay for their children’s education, living expenses and land payments.

Greentree Blue- Pina Rivas Family

Build Dates: January 18th & 19th

Family Information:

Father- Jorge

• Age: 24

• Profession: Sells Candies and Snacks at Playa Hermosa (Beach in Front of Base)

• Monthly Salary: $300, but it varies greatly

Mother- Blanca

• Age: 25

• Profession: Homemaker

• Monthly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Kimberly, 3 yrs

Property Information:

Colonia- Las Flores
Time with property- 11 months
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Plastic & Wood
 

Family Story:

Blanca is originally from Chiapas, but moved to Ensenada in 2014; Jorge is from Ensenada. Jorge worked for an agriculture packaging company near where Blanca lived. They were friends for 5 months before they began dating and they eventually moved in together. They rented a house together from 2015-2018 before ending up with Jorge’s mother. It was not long before they started having problems with Jorge’s mother and needed to find a place of their own. They began searching for a plot of land with payments they could afford and were able to find one near Blanca’s mother. Jorge works selling candy, chips, and fruit at Playa Hermosa from Monday-Saturday, all day long. During a good month, he can earn up to $315 a month, but winter months are not as profitable. Blanca dedicates herself to taking care of their daughter and house. Jorge built a small room for them on their land, it is wood covered with plastic but it looks in the rain.

Greentree Orange- Juarez Meza Family

Build Dates: January 18th & 19th

Family Information:

Mother- Elizabeth

• Age: 31

• Profession: Packaging

• Monthly Salary: $280

Children-

• Jacob, 3 yrs

• Emily, 5 yrs, Kindergarten

• Alexander, 12 yrs, 6th Grade

Property Information:

Colonia- Las Flores
Time with property- 7 months  
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
 

Family Story:

Elizabeth is originally from Guerrero and was married off to a man when she was just 13 years old, at the age of 15 she had her first child; Elizabeth now has 4 children. Two years ago her husband left her for another woman and she has had to take care of her children’s well being on her own ever since; she also pays for her land. The children are well and going to school. The oldest on went to live with Elizabeth’s mother for awhile and help her while she is sick.

Greentree Green- Castro Vicente Family

Build Dates: January 18th & 19th

Family Information:

Father- Pascual

• Age: 19

• Profession: Day Worker

• Monthly Salary:

Mother- Hermelinda

• Age: 18

• Profession: Day Worker

• Weekly Salary: $130 approx.

Children-

• Miguel, 1 12 yrs

Property Information:

Colonia-
Time with property- 9 months  
Electricity- No
Running Water- Yes
Structure- Tarps and Wood
 

Family Story:

Pascual is originally from Oaxaca, and Hermelinda from Tijuana. They met at their workplace and after 8 months they began dating. They started out together renting different houses and rooms from relatives. Pascual’s family doesn’t speak Spanish which has made things difficult for Hermelinda as she has had to take responsibility of everything. Pascual’s sister lives with them. Pascual returned to Oaxaca for some time to help and care for his grandma leaving Hermalinda to stay in Ensenada to work and take care of their commitments here. Hermelinda lives under tarps with a dirt floor battling insects and mice, along with the weather. Hermalinda works at a different place each day, being sure to maker enough each week to cover the payments on the land. She works whatever jobs she can get, typically working 8-10 hrs a day, 4 days a week. Hermalinda came asking for help so that they can sleep and eat in comfort.

GMI- Cruz Morales Family

Build Dates: January 10th & 11th

Family Information:

Father- Jose Manuel

• Age: 27

• Profession: Field Worker

• Monthly Salary: $250 approx.

Mother- Irene

• Age: 23

• Profession: Homemaker

• Monthly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Kevin Manuel, 1 yrs

• Emily Linet, 4 yrs

Property Information:

Colonia- Las Flores
Time with property- 1 year  
Electricity- Yes
Running Water- No
Structure- Pallets and Cardboard
 

Family Story:

Ireni and Jose are originally from Chiapas. They have been together for 5 years and have two children, 4 yr old Emily and 1 yr old Kevin. Their 5 years together have been very difficult years. When Ireni was pregnant with Emily they lived in small room which they rented for a year, and then went to another room in El Zorillo that was lent to them for over 2 years. It was then, just last year that they decided to make Ensenada their home and to look for an affordable lot that they could get on credit. Ensenada offers better opportunities and Jose Manuel is the only one who works; Ireni looked for ways to earn money to help her husband so that they could make the down payment. They sold any clothes they no longer needed and looked for odd jobs until they were finally able to get the land. They are currently living in the shack that Jose Manuel built them out of pallets and cardboard. Their small house is very cold, there are a lot of insects including dangerous spiders and scorpions. It is not safe for them and we are now in the winter season where it is wet and cold. They do not want their children to continue to grow up in these kinds of conditions and just want to be able to provide something better and safer for them with God’s help.

Burns Baptist- Hernandez Perea Family

Build Dates: January 1st & 2nd

Family Information:

Mother- Marisela

• Age: 34

• Profession: Braiding Tourists Hair; Cleaning Houses, etc…

• Monthly Salary: $260-$315 approx.

Children-

• Nelly, 13yrs, Jr High

• Eduardo, 10 yrs, 5th Grade

Property Information:

Colonia- Maneadero
Time with property- 10 months
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Tarp and Cardboard
 

Family Story:

Marisela was born here in Ensenada and was married at the age of 20, having her first child when she was 21. She is separated from her husband and in the process of a divorce because he has never made the effort to make life better for his family and never wanted to move out of his mothers house to create a family unit of his own; this caused a lot of distress for Marisela. Marisela wants to be able to provide a home that is safe and clean for her children, something that is better than what they have been living in. Marisela wants to see her kids finish school and be able to thrive in life, so she is doing what she thinks if best for them. Currently, Marisela works braiding tourists hair, and when there are no tourists she looks for other jobs like cleaning houses, packaging products, etc.

Stanwood Foursquare- Quirino Medina Family

Build Dates: November 25th & 26th

Family Information:

Mother- Elena

• Age: 27

• Profession: Shop Clerk

• Monthly Salary: $105 approx.

Children-

• Raul, 5 yrs, Kindergarten

• Ximena, 8 yrs, 3rd Grade

Property Information:

Colonia- Las Penitas
Time with property- Family Owned for 24 years
Electricity- Yes
Running Water- Yes
Structure- House Burned Down by Recent Fires
 

Family Story:

Elena was born in Culiacan, Sinaloa. Her family brought her to Ensenada when she was 2 years old and they have lived in the same place ever since. Elena’s mom was a single mother, Elena was unable to graduate from high school as her mom couldn’t afford to send her to school. When Elena was a teenager, she went to live and work in San Quintin. It was there that she met her daughter Ximena’s father, but when he found out that Elena was pregnant, he abandoned them. Elena was 17 years old. Elena moved back to Ensenada and shortly after, she met Raul. After 2 years with Raul, she got pregnant with her son Raul. Their relationship did not work out though and they separated when baby Raul was 8 months old, and Elena moved back in with her mother. The recent fires destroyed the house where they lived and they were left with nothing. They have spent many nights sleeping in a tent. Just this week, Elena’s brother and his wife had their house rebuilt through a partnership between a local politician, local church and YWAM. Elena feels so blessed to know that her and her children will son receive their new home as well.

Defenders Blue- Cruz Delgado Family

Build Dates: November 28th & 29th

Family Information:

Father- Josue Manuel

• Age: 49

• Profession: Security Guard

• Monthly Salary: $315 approx. for 72 hr work week

Mother- Maria Esthela

• Age: 50

• Profession: Homemaker

• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Jose Manuel, 20 yrs

• Sandra Paola, 16 yrs, High School

• Jesus Rafael, 10 yrs, 5th Grade

• Angel, 6 yrs, 1st Grade

  Jesus and Angel both have asthma, the family pays about $16 a month for their medication

Property Information:

Colonia- San Miguel, road to La Bufadora
Time with property- 11 months
Electricity- Solar Panel
Structure- Scrap Materials
 

Family Story:

Jose Manuel and Maria Esthela met in Tijuana about 28 years ago. Jose Manuel is originally from Sinaloa, but moved to Tijuana for work when he was 19 years old and met Maria Esthela 2 years later. After a year they formed a family and have been living in free union for 27 years, never legally getting married. They have 7 children all together, 4 of which are living at home. About 10 years ago, Maria Esthela suffered from a hernia as a result of stress and drinking too much coca cola; they returned to Sinaloa for her care and recovery. When Maria Esthela was fully recovered they moved to Ensenada instead of returning to Tijuana. They were renting a house in Maneadero when they saw some lots for sale close to where they lived. They decided at the beginning of the year to buy a lot on credit and move their family there. They’ve been living on their land for almost 11 months now, but have not been able to build a house. They live in a room they built with pieces of wood. It gets very cold in their shack and they get sick often. Jose Manuel and Maria Esthela dream of being able to provide a better life for their children, especially the younger two with asthma.

Defenders Red- Munoz Molina

Build Dates: November 28 & 29

Family Information:

Father- Fidencio

• Age: 30

• Profession: Field Worker

• Weekly Salary: $64 approx.

Mother- Cirila

• Age: 38

• Profession: House Cleaner

• Weekly Salary: $64 approx.

Children-

• Fabian Joel, 7 yrs, 2nd Grade

• Jesus Alejandro, 12 yrs, 6th Grade

• Alejandro, 17 yrs, schizophrenic

• Fidencio’s father lives with them

Property Information:

Colonia- El Paraiso
Time with property- 11 months  
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Scrap Materials & Dirt Floor
 

Family Story:

Cirila is originally from Veracruz, she came to Ensenada 17 years ago with her ex-husband who is the father of Alejandro and Fabian. He mistreated Cirila and her children. and for that reason, she decided to leave him. Back then, Cirila worked in the fields planting and cutting flowers and vegetables. She looked for a way to push her family forward and spent many years paying rent. Just last year Cirila was able to get the land where they now live and continue to pay off each month. It was also last year when Cirila met Fidencio and his son Jesus Alejandro. Soon after meeting, they decide to form a family together. Fidencio works in the fields Monday-Saturday earning a salary of approximately $64 a week. Cirila works cleaning houses and this has helped them to be able to make their land payments and basic necessities. The oldest son, Alejandro, suffers from schizophrenia and has had to be hospitalized in the psychiatric hospital for it. They live in a small room that they built themselves and Fidencio’s father even lives with them. Cirila went through a lot of very tough years and has suffered a lot searching for a safe place to live with her children, but she has not been able to find that on her own. She now has hope that she will receive a home where they can live in safety and be comfortable.

Cross Sound Green- Adame Pena Family

Build Dates: November 25th-27th

Family Information:

Father- Luis Enrique

• Age: 26

• Profession: Produce Packer

• Weekly Salary: $65 approx.

Mother- Gabriela Elizabeth

• Age: 25

• Profession: Homemaker

• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Melanie Nikole, 5 yrs, KIndergarten

• Daniel Alexander, 9 yrs, 3rd Grade

Property Information:

Colonia- Las Flores
Time with property- 10 months  
Electricity- Yes
Running Water- No
Structure- Scrap Materials
 

Family Story:

Gabriela and Luis have 2 children, Melanie and Daniel. When Gabriela was 5 years old, she went to live in the US with her mother. Gabriela suffered a lot of abuse from her mother; she grew up never feeling her mothers love, the love of a family, or the warmth of a home. When Gabriela was around 10 years old, she went to live with her father, but she also suffered abuse there. She was sexually abused at the age of 16 and got pregnant with her son Daniel. She returned to live with her mother, but her mother did not want her and sent her back to Mexico. Gabriela left the US when her son was just 6 months, not knowing where she was going or what she was going to do. After some time and many struggles, she met a family who basically adopted her in and made her feel loved and welcomed. Gabriela got pregnant again with her daughter Melanie from another man, and was left as a single mother of two for years. Gabriela has always desired to give her children the love, care and home that she never had growing up; she has struggled a lot to get to where she is now and to provide for her children. When her children were very young, she didn’t get to spend much time with them as she was always working. Gabriela met Luis and they started what Gabriela calls a beautiful relationship. After some time, they moved in together and decided to form a family. Finally, Gabriela was able to have that family unit she always dreamed of having. Luis is currently the only one who works so that Gabriela can spend more time with her children; something she was not able to do when she was alone. They rented for years, but after a lot of hard work they were able to pay the down payment on land and stop paying rent. Little by little they built the structure where they now live on their land. Sometimes they have not had enough money for food, but they have never lacked the desire to move forward. Their situation has been hard, but they haven’t ever given up. For this reason they have come to Homes of Hope seeking help.

Cross Sound Blue- Araiza Avila Family

Build Dates: November 25th-27th

Family Information:

Father- Alex Sandro

• Age: 22

• Profession: Employee at Viva Organica

• Weekly Salary: $80 approx.

Mother- Bianca

• Age: 22

• Profession: Homemaker

• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Elfido Alexander, 1 yr 7 months

• Ivon, 4 yrs

Property Information:

Colonia- Las Flores
Time with property- 8 months  
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Wood
 

Family Story:

Alex and Bianca worked at the same factory 4 years ago and that is how they met. They started dating and eventually moved in together with Alex’ mother. After living with Alex’ mother for a couple years, they moved out and rented a house when Bianca was pregnant with their son and their daughter Ivon was 3. Renting did not work, so after Bianca had their son, Bianca’s mother helped them out by lending them a place to live. That is when they decided to get a piece of land on credit. Bianca’s mom sold them the structure that had been living in and they moved it to their property. They have been living there now for about 8 months. Alex works for a produce packaging company and Bianca is a stay at home mom.

Cross Sound Red- Nino Valverde Family

Build Dates: November 25th-27th

Family Information:

Father- Cristobal

• Age: 24

• Profession: Hardware Store

• Monthly Salary: $265 approx. for 48 hr work week

Mother- Marisa

• Age: 23

• Profession: Homemaker

• Monthly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Due with Baby Christian January 17 (boy)

• Eithan, 2 yrs

• Josani, 7 yrs, 1st Grade

Property Information:

Colonia- Las Flores
Time with property- 8 months  
Electricity- Yes
Running Water- Yes
Structure- Wood & Dirt Floor
 

Family Story:

Marisa and Cristobal met here in Ensenada through Marisa’s sister. They started out as just friends for some time before deciding there was something more than friendship between them. They lived together in a house that was lent to them, they only had to pay the utilities (which was around $100 a month). When they were asked to return the house, they decided to buy land on credit and invest in a place of their own. Three months after getting the land, they built a small room and moved in. Marisa would like to have a proper home for her children. She says that living in the dirt is not healthy for them and she fears someone being bitten by a dangerous insect. Marisa says that it gets very cold and wet where they live and they have no space for anything, not even a safe place for her children to play. Cristobal works at a hardware store and Marisa is a stay at home mom.

Self Storage Blue- Ruiz Hernandez Family

Build Dates: November 23rd & 24th

Family Information:

Father- Martin

• Age: 31

• Profession: Field Worker

• Weekly Salary: $73 approx.

Mother- Natividad

• Age: 31

• Profession: Homemaker

• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Alex, 8 yrs, 3rd Grade

• Martin, 2 yrs

Property Information:

Colonia- Paraiso/Las Flores
Time with property- 5 months
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Wood & Plastic
 

Family Story:

Natividad and Martin are originally from Oaxaca, they both came to Ensenada at different times looking for work. They met each other here in Ensenada and dated for 5 months before moving in together with Martin’s mother. They lived there for 3 years. Natividad already had a son when she and Martin began their relationship. Natividad and Martin got pregnant and after their son was born, they decided they needed a place of their own. Natividad’s sister told them about plots of land being sold on credit, so they decided to pursue getting one. They made the down payment and saved up some money to move onto their land and build a place for them to live. Their house is wrapped in plastic and has a dirt floor; they have no electricity, and have to have water delivered via truck every week. Martin works in the fields from Monday to Saturday cleaning tomatoes and chilies. Natividad stays home caring for their children and home. They dream of having a home where their children are safe and protected. Martin says the saddest thing for him is that he cannot provide a proper home for his family and has them living the way they do.

Self Storage Red- Parra Bojorquez

Build Dates: November 23rd & 24th

Family Information:

Father- Jorge

• Age: 32

• Profession: Hair Stylist

• Monthly Salary: $330 approx.

Children-

• Jesus, 14 yrs, Jr High

Note: Jorge’s parents live with him in the house

Property Information:

Colonia- Paraiso/Las Flores
Time with property- 10 months
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Trailer w/Extension Made From Wood and Tarps
 

Family Story:

Jorge is originally from Caborca, Sonora. While living in San Luis Rio Colorado, he was in a relationship with a woman with whom he has two sons. Jorge and his ex separated about a year ago due to family problems, and Jorge moved to Ensenada. Jorge has always taken care of his two children with his ex, one of them lives here in Ensenada with him. His other child stayed in San Luis with his ex, but will come to Ensenada to visit from time to time. Next year, the second son would like to move to Ensenada as well and live with his dad, but where Jorge lives is very small, even more so now that Jorge’s parents are living with him as well. Jorge is the only one who works to care for everyone in his family; he works as a hair stylist in a salon. Jorge would like to have a safe home for him and his family. In Jorge’s letter asking for a HOH, he says, “thank you for helping people that you have never even met; for giving of your time to share with them, and help them to better their lives. Thank you for showing this example of generosity and sharing it with others.”