De Los Santos Carrillo - Ramberg / Glass Family (Pink Team)

De Los Santos Carrillo

Date Build: Saturday 29th - Sunday 30th, Aug 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Cristel

Age: 22 years old

FATHER: Jonathan

Age: 29 years old

Job: Mason helper

Salary weekly: $285 US

CHILDREN:

Miguel - baby

Iker - 9 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, our journey as a family has been filled with many difficult moments, but through hard work, responsibility, and faith in God, we have continued moving forward. When we decided to build our life together, we began by renting a home while both of us worked, hoping that one day we would also be blessed with a child. After much sacrifice, we were able to purchase a small piece of land and a trailer, believing it would be the beginning of our future home. Sadly, one day when we returned from work, the trailer had been stolen, leaving nothing but the empty lot. Losing everything we had worked so hard to achieve was devastating, and we were forced to start over by renting another home while rebuilding our lives from scratch. Over time, we were able to purchase another piece of land in a safer neighborhood, and because rent had become so expensive, we built a small room where we now live. Little by little, we have added electricity and made improvements as our finances have allowed. Today, God has blessed us with the gift of a baby who is due to be born in April. This is our greatest motivation for seeking a home, as the conditions of our small room are not suitable for welcoming a newborn. Before the pregnancy, both of us worked, but because it has been classified as high-risk, we decided that only one of us would continue working so that we could prioritize the health of both mother and baby. I also have a nine-year-old son from a previous relationship, and I have never abandoned my responsibility to care for and support him. I strive to be a positive example for all of my children by teaching them the values of perseverance, responsibility, and faith. Despite everything we have experienced, we refuse to give up because we believe God never allows us to face challenges beyond our strength, and we have learned that with Him by our side, no battle is ever truly lost. We sincerely thank you for taking the time to read our story and for considering our application. May God continue to bless you abundantly and strengthen the wonderful work you do for families like ours.

De la Cruz Torres - Timberlake Church MA (Orange Team)

De la Cruz Torres

Date Build: Monday 17th - Wed 19th, Aug 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Tania

Age: 34 years old

Job: Sells bread

Salary weekly: $49 US

FATHER: Isai

Age: 33 years old

Job: Construction worker

Salary weekly: $171 US

CHILDREN:

Martin - 16 years old

Roxana - 12 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, we would like to extend our warm greetings and sincerely hope you are doing well. My husband and I met when we were very young—he was 17 and I was 16—and shortly afterward we decided to start a family together. Our first son was born when I was 18, and five years later we welcomed our daughter. Around that time, I came to know God, and a year later my husband also began attending church. From that moment on, our marriage changed profoundly, and together we have sought to raise our children with Christian values and faith. Throughout the years we have faced many trials, illnesses, financial hardships, and challenges, but we have also experienced great blessings, joy, and victories while holding firmly to God's hand. We have lived in borrowed homes and rental houses, some in better condition than others, but despite our greatest desire to own a home, our income has never been enough to make that dream a reality. We are currently facing another difficult situation because the vehicle I use to sell bread and provide for my family suffered a major engine failure and is no longer working. As a result, our income has been greatly reduced, and at this time we can barely afford our children's education, our land payments, food, and other essential expenses. In addition, the neighborhood where we currently rent is a high-risk area with significant safety concerns. We worry constantly about our children, escort our daughter to school every day for her protection, and fear that our son could be influenced or drawn into local gangs. Our greatest hope is to have a safe, stable, and dignified home where our children can grow up in peace, away from violence, and with the opportunity for a better future. We sincerely thank you for taking the time to read our story and for considering our application. We trust in God's provision and pray that He will continue to bless you abundantly and strengthen the life-changing work you do for families like ours.

Barajas Diaz - Calvary Christian School (Red Team)

Barajas Diaz

Date Build: Saturday 15th - Sunday 16th, Aug 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Gabriela

Age: 29 years old

Job: Factory worker

Salary weekly: $102 US

FATHER: Diego

Age: 28 years old

Job: Agricultural worker

Salary weekly: $142 US

CHILDREN:

Alison - 3 years old

Gael - 9 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, our childhoods were very different, but the experiences we lived through led us to the same conclusion: we want to give our children a better quality of life than we had. My husband grew up in the countryside under very difficult conditions, living in a home with dirt floors, no bathroom, no electricity, no running water, and very limited living space. My own childhood was also marked by hardship. Our house was located near a hillside, and during the winter we endured the cold, while the rainy season often brought water into our home, damaging our belongings. When we learned we were expecting our first child, we decided to build a life together, but we did not have a home of our own, so we began renting. Over the years, rent has increased significantly and now consumes a large portion of our income, making it increasingly difficult to provide financial stability for our family. For this reason, we worked hard to purchase a piece of land, and by God's grace, we were eventually able to pay it off completely. Shortly afterward, our second daughter was born. She experienced ongoing health problems from infancy and required frequent medical care, resulting in unexpected expenses that placed a heavy strain on our finances. To reduce costs, we built a small room on our land so we could stop renting. Although we are grateful to have a place of our own, our living conditions remain very limited because the space is small and does not provide the comfort or security our daughters need. Our greatest hope is to provide them with a safe, stable, and dignified home where they can grow up with peace of mind and a better future. We place our trust in God and pray that, through generous people like you, our dream of providing a proper home for our family may become a reality. Thank you sincerely for taking the time to read our story and for considering our application. May God continue to bless you abundantly and strengthen the life-changing work you do for families in need.

Aco Sabedra - Team Get Paid (Green Team)

Aco Sabedra

Date Build: Saturday 15th - Sunday 16th, Aug 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Daniela

Age: 24 years old

FATHER: Miguel

Age: 27 years old

Job: Construction worker

Salary weekly: $112 US

CHILDREN:

Emily - 7 years old

Melany - 5 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, my husband and I met when we were very young at a family gathering because he was a friend of my brother. After dating for several years while we were both still in high school, I became pregnant. I was very afraid because I did not know how I would finish my education while preparing to become a mother, but with the unconditional support of my own mother, I was able to complete high school and embrace this new stage of my life. At 40 weeks of pregnancy, my labor was induced, but when my baby developed tachycardia, the doctors decided to perform an emergency cesarean section. It was a frightening experience, but thanks to God, both my daughter and I recovered well. After her birth, my husband and I decided to build our life together and take full responsibility for our family. My husband worked hard to complete elementary school, but because he struggles with reading and writing, finding stable, well-paying employment has been very difficult. For that reason, he became a construction worker, a physically demanding job that provides neither health insurance nor employment benefits. My second pregnancy took place during the COVID-19 pandemic, making my hospital stay especially difficult because visitors were not allowed. Since our daughters are only a little over a year apart in age, the cost of formula, diapers, and other necessities placed a heavy financial burden on our family. There were times when our income was not enough, and we are deeply grateful to my parents for helping us through those difficult moments. At present, I stay home to care for our daughters. One day we learned that a vacant lot across from where we lived was being prepared for sale, and it inspired us to dream of owning land ourselves. Through years of saving, sacrifice, and the support of my parents, we were able to make the down payment. It was one of our family's greatest accomplishments and the beginning of a new dream. For some time, we lived in my mother's house, where our daughters spent their early childhood, creating many precious memories. Unfortunately, after heavy rains, the land began to erode and the house was left dangerously close to a cliff, forcing us to leave for our own safety. Losing that home was heartbreaking because it meant losing much of the stability we had built. Today we rent a small place. Although the rent is relatively affordable, there are times when it is still difficult to pay, especially after covering utility costs. The house also has leaks and excessive moisture, which have affected our daughters' health. Although we now own a small piece of land, we do not yet have the financial means to build on it. Whenever possible, I sell frozen treats to help support our household. As a mother, my greatest wish is to provide my daughters with a safe, stable, and dignified home where they can feel secure and never have to worry when it rains. At the moment, all four of us share a single bed because we do not have enough space or resources. For this reason, I humbly ask you to consider our application. Receiving a home would give our family the opportunity to provide our daughters with the safety, stability, and future we have worked so hard to achieve. Thank you sincerely for taking the time to read our story. May God continue to bless you and strengthen the wonderful work you do for families in need.

Garcia Hernandez - Team Get Paid (Blue Team)

Garcia Hernandez

Date Build: Saturday 15th - Sunday 16th, Aug 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Maria de la Luz

Age: 49 years old

Son: Saul

Age: 29

Job: Factory worker

Salary weekly: $228 US

CHILDREN:

Karla - 15 years old

Cristian - 11 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, I am a single mother of six children, originally from the state of Michoacán. Many years ago, I moved to Tijuana with my former partner and my son, Saúl, hoping to build a better life for our family. When we arrived, my former brother-in-law kindly allowed us to live in a small room in his home, where my daughter Daniela was born. Unfortunately, my former partner became involved with drugs and alcohol, which led to serious problems and eventually caused us to lose our place to live. Shortly afterward, he abandoned us, leaving me alone to care for our two children. Determined to provide for them, I began working at a factory, but because of the long commute, I had to rent a small room that I covered with a tarp to protect my children from the weather. Later, I met another man, and together we had my four younger children. For a time, we lived above the hardware store where he worked, but he also developed a serious alcohol addiction, lost his job, and we were forced to leave once again. We moved from place to place while I cared for my young children, and his addiction continued to create financial hardship for our family. Eventually, someone generously allowed us to live in the wooden house where we remain today, but my partner also left us, and I am now solely responsible for raising my six children. Our home is very old and in extremely poor condition. The walls have holes that allow wind and rain to enter, damaging our belongings whenever it storms. We also live in a dangerous area, and I constantly fear that the house could collapse because it was built on tires placed over unstable ground. The foundation has shifted over time, causing cracks in the floor, and part of my daughter's bedroom was once torn away by strong winds. The neighboring house is built in the same way, and as its foundation continues to move, it places additional pressure on the wall of our home, increasing the risk of structural failure. My greatest wish is to provide my children with a safe, stable, and dignified home where they can grow up without fear and have the opportunity for a better future. Despite every hardship we have faced, I have never stopped fighting for my children, and with God's help, I will continue to do so. Thank you sincerely for taking the time to read our story and for considering our application. May God richly bless you and continue to strengthen the life-changing work you do for families like ours.

Alonso Orea - Lutheran Church of Hope (Green Team)

Alonso Orea

Date Build: Saturday 8th - Sunday 9th, Aug 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Ancelma

Age: 55 years old

FATHER: Teodora

Age: 58 years old

Job: Construction worker

Salary weekly: $228 US

CHILDREN:

Adrian - 15 years old

Gabriel - 12 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, with great respect, I would like to share our family's story and thank you for the opportunity to be considered by your program. We are a low-income family that moved to Rosarito ten years ago in search of better opportunities and a brighter future. Although our journey has been filled with many challenges, through perseverance, hard work, and God's grace we have gradually been able to move forward. Five years ago, we were blessed with the opportunity to purchase a piece of land, but doing so required us to use all of our savings, making it very difficult to continue paying rent. Thanks to the generosity of our neighbors, who donated wooden pallets, lumber, and metal sheets, we were able to build two small rooms and a bathroom. However, the structure is very fragile, allowing rainwater and strong winds inside, which frequently damages our belongings. My wife has a hearing impairment that significantly affects her daily life. We also have two sons: one is currently attending middle school, while the other had to leave his studies in order to help our family by accompanying his mother to her medical appointments and assisting with household responsibilities. Our greatest hope is to have a safe, sturdy, and dignified home where our family can live with security and peace of mind. Receiving a home would greatly improve our quality of life and give us renewed hope for the future. We sincerely thank you for taking the time to read our story and for considering our application. May God continue to bless you abundantly and strengthen the wonderful work you do for families in need.

Arreola Sanchez - Lutheran Church of Hope (Blue Team)

Arreola Sanchez

Date Build: Saturday 8th - Sunday 9th, July 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER:Nancy

Age: 31 years old

Job: Factory worker

Salary weekly: $120 US

CHILDREN:

Christopher - 12 years old

Kevin - 11 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, I am the youngest of three siblings, and my family has lived in Rosarito for many years. At the age of 18, while I was finishing high school, I decided to start a family with the father of my two sons. That same year, Christofer was born, and the following year, Kevin was born. I had many dreams for our future together, but over time my former partner became involved with drug addiction. At that time, I was selling secondhand clothing at a local market, and in the hope of helping him overcome his addiction, we moved to a different home. Later, I found a job at a factory to earn a better income and support his rehabilitation, but despite my efforts, he was unwilling to make the necessary changes. When my sons were only five and six years old, I made the difficult decision to separate from him. Afterward, I rented a house, and my mother moved in with us to help care for my children while I worked. Although I tried to maintain a relationship between my children and their father, he completely abandoned his responsibilities after leaving our home. Since then, I have been solely responsible for raising and providing for my sons. It has not been easy, but with God's help we have continued moving forward. My son Kevin suffers from severe allergies and chronic dry skin, requiring ongoing medical care and attention. My mother now lives with my older brother, whose home is next to the piece of land I was able to purchase, but she continues to help care for my children while I am at work. The company where I work has experienced production problems, and many weeks we do not receive our full wages, making it impossible for me to purchase construction materials for our home. Although we currently do not pay rent, I must spend part of my limited income repairing the house because rainwater leaks inside during storms. The rooms are very small, and my two children and I share a single bed. We are a Catholic family, and every Sunday we attend Mass together. I work hard to teach my children strong values, responsibility, and respect, and they are both excellent students with very good grades. My greatest hope is to provide them with a safe, stable, and dignified home where they can continue growing and pursuing a better future. Thank you sincerely for taking the time to read my story and for considering our application. May God continue to bless you and strengthen the wonderful work you do for families like ours.

Haro Becerra - Building Foundations (Orange Team)

Haro Becerra

Date Build: Saturday 8th - Sunday 9th, Aug 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Reyna

Age: 21 years old

Job: Fleamarket seller

Salary weekly: $116 US

CHILDREN:

Astrid - 2 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, writing this letter is not easy, but I believe the time has come to open my heart and share the story that has shaped both my life and my daughter's. From a very young age, my life changed completely when my parents separated, forcing me to grow up quickly and face difficult circumstances at an early age. I remember helping my mother sell marshmallow pops and homemade desserts in local parks to support our family. At the age of 16, I asked my mother for permission to work. Although she was hesitant at first, she eventually agreed, and I found a job at a beauty salon doing manicures. Later, after we moved to a new home, I had to resign and found another opportunity as a cashier. Within two months, I earned a permanent position, and I was proud to help with our household expenses. Some time later, I met a young man online, and I truly believed I had found the person with whom I would build my future. I fell deeply in love and dreamed of starting a family, but when I told him I was pregnant, his reaction was not what I had hoped for, as he was not ready to accept that responsibility. During that difficult time, a friend invited me to move to San Quintín, and I accepted because I felt that staying in Tijuana would only deepen my sadness. Thankfully, my pregnancy was healthy, and while I was there, I supported myself by baking and selling cookies and cupcakes. On December 13, my daughter was born, the greatest blessing God has given me. A few weeks later, I returned to Tijuana to live with my aunt, who encouraged me to sell secondhand clothing so I could continue providing for my daughter. Later, my mother and I decided to purchase a piece of land, and through great effort we saved enough for the down payment, taking an important step toward owning a home. I currently live with my grandmother, but we also share the house with my uncle and other relatives who recently moved in, and our home has become overcrowded. I believe it is time for my daughter and me to have a place of our own while also giving my family the space they need. Thank you sincerely for taking the time to read my story and for considering my application. I will continue working hard and doing everything I can to provide my daughter with a better future, trusting that through perseverance, hard work, and God's guidance, we will overcome every challenge. With respect, gratitude, and hope.

Plantillas Zacarias - Mike Tuttle (Red Team)

Plantillas Zacarias

Date Build: Friday 7th - Saturday 8th - Sunday 2nd, Aug 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Maria

Age: 28 years old

FATHER: Julio

Age: 41 years old

Job: Mechanic

Salary weekly: $227 US

CHILDREN:

Victoria - 5 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope,I am originally from Veracruz and moved to Tijuana when I was 19 years old in search of work. I found a job at a small restaurant where I worked for two years. It was there that I met Julio César, and we began a relationship. Eventually, we decided to move in together and build a life of our own. Soon after, our daughter Victoria was born, and for two years everything seemed to be going well. In April 2022, we decided to purchase a piece of land with the dream of building a home for our family. However, in December of that same year, our daughter developed acute appendicitis and required emergency surgery. Later, she needed abdominal wall and stomach repair procedures, and in May she had to undergo additional surgeries. During that difficult time, we fell behind on our land payments and were no longer able to continue pursuing our dream of building a house. Because of the extensive care that our daughter required, I was unable to continue working, and Julio became the sole provider for our family. Since then, we have done our best to move forward despite the challenges, but our financial resources remain very limited. That is why we humbly ask for your support and consideration. We would be deeply grateful for the opportunity to provide a safe and stable home for our daughter and our family. Thank you very much for your time and kindness.

Martinez Lopez - NW Dream Team (Green Team)

Martinez Lopez

Date Build: Sunday 2nd - Monday 3rd, Aug 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Verenice

Age: 37 years old

Job: Various jobs

Salary weekly: $171 US

Aldo - 17 years old

Viviana - 15 years old

Daniela - 12 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, I came to Tijuana from the state of Guerrero in search of a better life for my family, but I arrived carrying the deep pain of one of the greatest losses I have ever experienced. Shortly before moving, my brother passed away after a long battle for his life. I spent everything I had trying to save him, but in the end, I had to accept that God was in control and that His plans were greater than my own. Losing my brother left me heartbroken, and although I do my best to move forward each day, it is still a pain that is difficult to overcome. I am a single mother of three children, and I also care for my 78-year-old mother. In addition, my two nieces, the daughters of my late brother, spend most of their time with us. Although I do not have legal custody because their mother has not granted it, they live with us from Monday through Saturday and only spend Sundays with their mother. I work hard to provide for my family, but our income is barely enough to cover our basic needs. We are currently living in a rented home, and thanks to God's provision through a cousin, our rent has been paid through November. While we are deeply grateful for this blessing, we do not know how we will be able to continue paying rent after that, and the uncertainty weighs heavily on us. My greatest hope is to provide my children, my mother, and my nieces with a safe, stable, and dignified home where we can live in peace and begin a new chapter filled with hope. Thank you sincerely for taking the time to read our story and for considering our application. May God continue to bless you and use you to bring hope to families facing difficult circumstances like ours.

Rodriguez Loza - West Des Moines Christian Church (Blue Team)

Rodriguez Loza

Date Build: Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd, Aug 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Blanca

Age: 35 years old

FATHER: Vilmar

Age: 37 years old

Job: Factory worker

Salary weekly: $173 US

CHILDREN:

Bianca - 4 years old

Kevin - 9 years old

Ivonne - 13 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, am originally from the state of Michoacán, and I moved to Tijuana when I was 18 years old in search of a better future. I began working at a cardboard manufacturing company, where I met Wilmar, who is now my husband and is originally from the state of Chiapas. From the beginning, we shared the dream of owning a home, so we started saving with great effort. However, our plans changed when my sister and brother-in-law passed away, forcing me to leave Tijuana and use the savings we had worked so hard to build. A few years later, we returned and began again with renewed hope. The journey has not been easy, as I also experienced the loss of my mother, but despite these hardships, we never gave up on our dream. Through perseverance and hard work, we were able to save enough for the down payment on a piece of land. Today, I live with my family and also care for my sister, Éricka, who has a disability and depends on me for her daily care and well-being. We are sincerely grateful for the opportunity to be considered by your program, and we pray that God will continue to bless you abundantly, strengthen your ministry, and multiply your efforts as you bring hope and support to vulnerable families like ours.

Lopez Ruiz -Vine & Branch Church (Red Team)

Lopez Ruiz

Date Build: Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd, Aug 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Liliana

Age: 30 years old

Job: Recepcionist

Salary weekly: $145 US

CHILDREN:

Fernanda - 8 years old

Luis - 10 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, with great respect and a heart full of faith, I would like to share the situation my family and I are currently facing. It is not easy to express everything we have experienced in recent days, but I place my complete trust in God, who faithfully brings people into our lives that reflect His love and mercy. On May 26, an electrical short circuit at a neighboring home caused a fire that completely destroyed the house you generously helped us build some time ago. Watching the flames consume the place where my children and I had built so many precious memories was incredibly painful. Even in the midst of tears and uncertainty, God has sustained us and given us the strength to move forward. I currently work nights as a receptionist to provide for my family while continuing my university studies during the day, because my greatest dream is to give my children a better future and show them that, through hard work, perseverance, and God's help, it is always possible to overcome life's challenges. These years have been filled with sacrifice and perseverance, and although the journey has often been exhausting, the Lord continually renews my strength and allows me to continue serving others in need. Through this experience, God has reminded me that we are all members of the body of Christ, called to support one another with love and compassion. I am deeply grateful for the support you once gave our family and for the loving work you continue to do for so many others. My prayer is that God will richly bless you, strengthen you, and continue using you as instruments of His love and hope for those who need it most. With sincere gratitude, faith, and hope in Christ.

CEDILLO COTA - Metro Church (Purple Team)

CEDILLO COTA

Date Build: Saturday 25th - Sunday 26th, July 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Mayra

Age: 47 years old

Job: Fleamarket seller

Salary weekly: $85 US

FATHER: Victor

Age: 37 years old

Job: Fleamarket seller

Salary weekly: $85 US

CHILDREN:

Mayra - 9 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, our family is made up of three members, and we currently live on land that does not belong to us. We stay with my daughter’s godparents, who are my husband’s relatives, in a ranch-like area where we do not have basic services such as water, electricity, or internet. When it rains, we are unable to leave because a large stream forms nearby, and we have to wait for the water level to go down before we can go anywhere. Because of this situation, we decided to buy a piece of land, which we are still paying for. We want to offer a better life to our nine-year-old daughter, who is currently in fourth grade. We work at the swap meet, but our income is not stable, which has made it very difficult to save enough money to build our home. The school is far away, we have no nearby neighbors, and I often feel afraid at night. I have passed by the houses that you build, and it has become a dream of mine to one day have a place of our own—a small yard, belongings to care for, and a home where my daughter can live surrounded by peace and love, where she can play while having things as basic as electricity and water. I do not lose faith or hope that one day we will have it. God willing, it will happen.

Arcos Hernandez - Larche New City (Pink Team)

Arcos Hernandez

Date Build: TBD

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Jessica

Age: 31 years old

Job: House cleaner

Salary weekly: $163 US

CHILDREN:

Kevin - 12 years old

Ian - 6 years old

Nathan - 4 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, I was born in the town of Copalillo, Veracruz. I am a single mother of three children, one of whom has cerebral palsy. When I lived in my hometown, I worked in the fields doing whatever seasonal jobs were available, such as harvesting lemons and corn, and washing clothes for other families. My mother also lives with us. She was the first to move to Tijuana after hearing there were many job opportunities, and later I decided to follow her. However, when I arrived, I was surprised to find that we were living in a very small place, and the landlord did not want children there. Finding work was difficult because my son requires a great deal of care and attention, so my mother made the sacrifice of leaving her job in order to care for the children while I looked for work. Thanks to God, we eventually found another room to rent where children were welcome, and the owners themselves recommended me for house-cleaning jobs. They also encouraged me to take my son to the CRIT rehabilitation center, and now he receives therapy every week. I am so grateful because I have seen tremendous progress in him, and that gives me the strength and motivation to keep working hard. My children are growing up quickly—one will soon begin middle school, another will start kindergarten, and with that come even more expenses. For the past four years, I have been making payments on a piece of land, but I have not been able to build a home on it yet. That is why I am so grateful for the opportunity you are giving families like ours. May God bless you abundantly for your kindness and generosity.

Villegas Nuñez - Team Starfish (Yellow Team)

Villegas Nuñez

Date Build: Saturday 25th - Sunday 26th, July 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Maria del Carmen

Age: 32 years old

Job: Sells icecream

Salary weekly: $102 US

FATHER: Jose Tomas

Age: 32 years old

Job: Dairy factory

Salary weekly: $171 US

CHILDREN:

Edwin - 8 years old

Joselin - 14 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, at present, our family depends entirely on my husband’s income, and we live in a very small house that has become increasingly deteriorated over the years. We have always worked hard to improve our situation, but my husband’s salary is only enough to cover our most basic needs, including household expenses, our children’s education, and medical appointments. On weekends, I set up a small stand selling traditional homemade ice cream to help cover unexpected expenses and provide a little extra support for our family. Little by little, we have made progress on our piece of land. We fenced it, brought in machinery to level the ground, and when we learned about your organization, we became very excited and hopeful. We trust that God will provide and bless us with a safe and dignified home where we no longer have to worry about losing our place to live if we ever face unemployment, because when a house is not your own, there is always the possibility of being asked to leave. My greatest wish is for my children to have a space they can truly call their own. Just thinking about that dream fills my eyes with tears of joy and gratitude. We promise to care for the house with all our hearts and to do everything possible to maintain it in good condition. Thank you very much for your time, consideration, and kindness.

VALLEJO VIRGEN - Rich in Hope #2 (Green Team)

VALLEJO VIRGEN

Date Build: Friday 24th - Saturday 25th, July 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Veronica

Age: 26 years old

FATHER: Filiberto

Age: 51 years old

Job: Cellphone stand

Salary weekly: $111 US

CHILDREN:

Brandon - 13 years old

Jesus - 12 years old

Maria Isabel - 10 years old

Naomi - 5 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Our family’s story began seven years ago when we met at my workplace. He used to come there for meals, and since he worked as a taxi driver, he would often give me rides home. That’s how we got to know each other. Over time, he asked me out, and a few months later we decided to move in together. At that time, I already had my son, Jesús.

During the COVID pandemic, because of the lack of job opportunities, we moved to Colima. While we were there, I became pregnant with our daughter, Naomi. Shortly afterward, my father became seriously ill in Sinaloa, so I went there to take care of him. Meanwhile, my husband decided to return to Tijuana to work.

Soon after, he shared something very important with me. He had a son, Antony, who was in the care of DIF. In order to bring Antony home, he would also need to take custody of his siblings because they were all part of the same case. After giving it a lot of thought, I agreed, and together we welcomed Antony, María Isabel, and Brandon into our family.

In this way, our family grew by three more children. For the past five years, we have been a family of seven. I feel incredibly blessed because all of our children get along so well. Even though they are not all biological siblings, they love and treat each other as if they were.

It is because of our desire to provide them with a safe and stable future that we are asking for your support.

Thank you so much for taking the time to listen to our story.

MARTINEZ PADILLA - Rich in Hope #1 (Blue Team)

MARTINEZ PADILLA

Date Build: Monday 29th - Tuesday 30th, June 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Ariana

Age: 28 years old

FATHER: Jose

Age: 34 years old

Job: Mason worker

Salary weekly: $200 US

CHILDREN:

Liam - 7 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, on January 17th of this year, there was a fire in which eight homes burned down, and ours was one of them. It was a total loss. Literally, we were left with only the clothes we were wearing, but thank God it was only material loss and not the loss of a human life. Sadly, our two cats died in the fire, and it hurt us deeply that we could not save them. We lost our home, our safe place, our car, all of our work tools—everything. That is why we are asking for your help, so that we can once again provide a home for our son. For now, we have been sleeping in a tent. Our neighbors have kindly allowed us to shower in their homes, and we cook with firewood on a temporary grill. We would be eternally grateful to God and to you if you could help us have a home again. We hold on to faith that better times will come and that God will provide. Thank you for listening to us and for your support.

Silva Quiñones - North County Youth MA (Brown Team)

Silva Quiñones

Date Build: Monday 20th - Tuesday 21st, July 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Alejandra

Age: 30 years old

Job: Hardware store

Salary weekly: $163 US

CHILDREN:

Amaya - 3 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, I am a single mother, or perhaps it would be more accurate to say a widow, although not in the legal sense. Kevin, the father of my daughter, and I were together for seven years. We had a strong relationship built on teamwork, communication, and mutual support. He lived with his mother and took care of her and the household, as they were the only two living there. He worked as a fisherman and truly loved what he did. We had many plans for our future together, the most immediate being to move in together and start our own family. We planned to gradually purchase building materials to add a second floor to his mother’s house. Although she often said the home would one day belong to him, we wanted to create a space of our own. A few months later, we discovered that I was pregnant, and we began buying furniture and preparing to live together. We were scheduled to attend a medical appointment on a Saturday because we had previously lost a pregnancy the year before, but the appointment was postponed until Monday. That Sunday, Kevin went out with his cousin, and on their way home they were involved in an accident in which he lost his life. By God’s grace, my pregnancy continued without complications, and I was able to bring my beautiful daughter into the world. We would no longer be the family we had dreamed of, but I knew it was now my responsibility to raise her with love and strength. Shortly before giving birth, my family encouraged me to have my daughter in the United States so she could obtain dual citizenship. With my savings and the gifts we received at my baby shower, I was able to go there, but later, when I tried to complete the citizenship process, the application was denied because she carried her father’s surname. When Amaya turned one year old, I decided to return to the United States to try to resolve her immigration status. I lived with relatives and later with a friend. It was a very difficult season of my life, living in a country that was not my own, not speaking the language, and enduring many hardships and humiliations. However, God was faithful, and in the end the judge ruled in our favor, allowing me to return to Mexico with a grateful heart. When I returned, my former employers welcomed me back to work at the same company. Currently, my daughter and I live with my parents, but the dream of having a home of our own remains alive in my heart, especially as my daughter is growing so quickly and needs her own space. My parents’ home is shared by several adults, and there are often disagreements and differing opinions. When my siblings come to visit, we all end up sharing the same room, leaving us with no privacy at all. My salary is not enough to pay both rent and the monthly payments on a piece of land, which is why I am reaching out to you. I am incredibly proud of my daughter. Although she is only three years old, she is already attending kindergarten and knows her alphabet and numbers. My greatest wish is to continue watching her grow and thrive in a happy, stable, and loving environment. Thank you very much for your help and consideration.

Badillo Bello - Redeemer's Fellowship (Purple Team)

Badillo Bello

Date Build: Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th, July 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Hanne

Age: 24 years old

Job: Fleamarket

Salary weekly: $85 US

FATHER: Jose Angel

Age: 32 years old

Job: Construction Worker

Salary weekly: $227 US

CHILDREN:

Miriam - 7 years old

Cesar - 4 years old

Leonardo - 2 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, my partner and I have been living together as a family for the past nine years. He currently works in construction as a laborer, and I sell clothing at the local swap meet. We met nine years ago, and shortly afterward we decided to build a life together. Not long after, I became pregnant. At the time, we were living with my grandmother, who supported us greatly throughout my pregnancy. After our daughter was born, we rented a small room of our own, and it was there that our other two children were born. However, we began facing serious financial difficulties. My husband lost his job, we fell behind on rent payments, and our three-year-old son became ill. It was a very difficult season in our lives, but thankfully my sister stepped in to help us by offering us a room in her home. Thanks to that support, we were able to save enough money for the down payment on a piece of land. We started by building a small room and eventually moved onto the property. Later, we faced another unexpected challenge when our youngest son was playing and an older child accidentally fell on him, breaking his leg. We had to take out a loan to cover his medical care, which placed even more strain on our finances. Thankfully, by God’s grace, he has recovered and is doing much better now. I share part of our story because we do not have the financial resources needed to build a proper home for our family. I place my trust completely in God and put all my faith in Him, hoping and praying for the opportunity to qualify for a house. Thank you very much for your time and consideration.

Madrigal García - Venture Church (Orange Team)

Madrigal García

Date Build: Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th, July 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Yadira

Age: 36 years old

Job: Beauty salon

Salary weekly: $200 US

CHILDREN:

Krisvy - 16 years old

Hector - 6 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, I am originally from Potrerillos, a small town in Nayarit. I have six siblings, and that is where we completed elementary school. To attend middle school, we had to walk an hour to a neighboring town because we did not have a vehicle. At the age of 14, I moved to Acaponeta so I could continue my education. I studied accounting, although unfortunately my parents could not afford to pay for all of my siblings to continue their studies. After graduating, I began working at a funeral home, where I met a young man. We started a relationship and decided to build a life together. From that relationship, my daughter Krisvy was born, but after five years I chose to separate because I believe that respect, trust, and communication are the most important foundations of a relationship. From that point on, I became completely independent. When my daughter started preschool, I took a nail technician course while working at a stationery store. After completing the course, I began working at a beauty salon, which allowed me to provide more for my daughter. In 2016, I met another man, and after three years together we decided to make plans for a future and have a child together. Our son Héctor was born from that relationship. However, while I was pregnant, I discovered that my partner was living a double life and had another woman, so I made the difficult decision to become a single mother of two children. In 2020, the pandemic changed our lives. My father became seriously ill with COVID-19 and was hospitalized. Thankfully he survived, but he was left with significant lung damage. At the same time, many jobs were lost, so my sister and I decided, with our faith firmly placed in God, to move to Rosarito, where one of my brothers had been living since 2017. Once we arrived, we both found jobs—one working during the day and the other at night—so that we could take turns caring for the children. Later, we found a more affordable place to live, which is where we currently reside. Today, one of my children is in high school and the other is in elementary school. I am making payments on a piece of land, and to cover the down payment I had to take out a loan, which I have only recently managed to finish paying off. Providing a stable home for my children has been very difficult, but my greatest desire is to have a place of our own where they can feel safe, secure, and protected. I would be eternally grateful for the opportunity to make that dream a reality.