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Castillo Quezada - Colorado Uplift (Red Team)

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

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Alma

Age: 30 years old

Job: Carpenter

Salary weekly: $200 US

CHILDREN:

Marley - 10 years old

Eredy - 9 years old

Jeiny - 7 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, I am a single mother of 3 kids. I separated from their father more than five years ago due to the abuse and violence he inflicted on me, as he struggled with drug use and was very aggressive. I did not want my children to grow up in that environment, so I moved back into my parents’ home. They have always supported me; in fact, my father gave me a job in his carpentry workshop at home, which allows me to work while taking care of my children. Previously, I worked night shifts in a factory, but it was very exhausting. I would love to have a home of my own, as there are often conflicts due to the limited space—my sister and her children also live with us, so there are many children and not enough room. Having our own home would give us our own space and allow us to live without feeling like a burden. Unfortunately, I do not have the financial means to build a house on my own, as I must cover expenses such as clothing, shoes, utilities, and schooling. Thank you for taking the time to read my story.

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Perez Amador - Colorado Uplift (Orange Team)

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

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Cecilia

Age: 28 years old

Job: BOE Factory worker

Salary weekly: $177 US

FATHER: Jacinto

Age: 45 years old

Job: Factory worker

Salary weekly: $205 US

CHILDREN:

Emily - 5 years old

Cecilia - 2 years old

Dear Homes of Hope, we moved from Veracruz to Tijuana. I arrived with my two daughters, and at first we stayed at my parents’ home. It was nice at the beginning, but little by little we started to feel like a burden. I prayed to God to give me another opportunity in life, to be happy. I found a job and was able to provide food and clothing for my daughters. I have always had the desire to have a place of our own where my daughters can feel safe, protected, and have their own space. One day I ran into Jacinto, someone I knew from back home, and after talking we decided to start seeing each other. He was very kind to my daughters, and after a few months we decided to live together. We began to slowly acquire things like a stove, always keeping our faith. Then the opportunity came to buy a piece of land, and later I saw a story about you, about how you build homes. I was overwhelmed with joy. Thank you for considering us.

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Lopez Merecias - Renovia (Green Team)

Date Build: Tuesday 14th - Wednesday 15th, April 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Diana

Age: 28 years old

Job: House cleaner

Salary weekly: $171 US

CHILDREN:

Diana - 8 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, my name is Diana, and I am originally from Oaxaca. I arrived in Tijuana in 2017 seeking better opportunities after separating from my partner when I was three months pregnant due to abuse. I chose to move forward on my own, leaving my daughter in the care of my mother, who lovingly supported me. For six years, my mother cared for my daughter in our hometown while I worked as a domestic employee, sending them money. In 2021, with the help of some friends, I was able to purchase a piece of land; however, around the same time my mother was diagnosed with diabetes, and my siblings asked me to bring my daughter to live with me because my mother could no longer care for her. When my daughter came to Tijuana, I lost my steady job so I could take care of her. With my severance pay, I was able to build a septic system and a water cistern on the land. Some friends kindly rent me a small house next to my property, but now my income only covers the woman who cares for my daughter, the rent, and our daily food. It would be an immense blessing to have the opportunity to build a Casa de Esperanza and finally have a safe place of our own.

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Ortiz Soto - Rotary Clubs of Alberta (Yellow Team)

Date Build: Friday 10th - Saturday 11th, April 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Carmela

Age: 42 years old

Job: Food stand

Salary weekly: $104 US

FATHER: Daniel

Age: 42 years old

Job: Factory Worker

Salary weekly: $104 US

CHILDREN:

Mia Daniela - 10 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, first, I would like to thank you for what God allows you to do, and may He bless you always. I have three children—one who is 21, another who is 20, and my youngest who is 10 years old. I do not have a stable job; I sell items at the swap meet and sometimes take orders for tamales. My husband is my greatest support, but he has a stomach hernia, and there are days when he is unable to work because of the pain he endures. We continue moving forward hand in hand with God. During the rainy season, it becomes very difficult because we have to place buckets everywhere to catch the leaks, and we fear the strong winds; only the Lord gives us the strength to keep going. Despite the hardships we have faced in recent years, we hold onto the hope of having a dignified roof over our heads. My heart is filled with faith and hope in God, and I pray that He never lets go of my hand.

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Gomez Plata - Colorado Uplift (Green Team)

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

FATHER: Ruben

Age: 44 years old

Job: Taxi Driver

Salary weekly: $154 US

CHILDREN:

Dilan - 11 years old

Valerie - 9 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, my name is David, and I live with my two children. When I was younger, I decided to come to Tijuana in search of a better future, and that is where I met the mother of my children. Sadly, she passed away, and since then I have continued fighting to give my children the best life possible while also trying to spend as much time with them as I can—I take them to school, cook for them, and wash their clothes. My son Dilan was born with a heart murmur, and he underwent a catheterization procedure to address the issue. This situation has been very draining both emotionally and financially, and the next step will be open-heart surgery. I have faith in God that everything will go well. Because of all this, it has not been possible for me to build a home for my children. I know that God is great and that there are people like you who help those of us in need. Thank you very much.

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Garcia Feliciano - Colorado Uplift (Blue Team)

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

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Elsa

Age: 38 years old

Job: Flea market seller

Salary weekly: $57 US

FATHER: Julian

Age: 38 years old

Job: Mason worker

Salary weekly: $258 US

CHILDREN:

"Iker - 10 years old

Aidee - 16 years old"

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, my family has gone through many hardships. My husband and I have never stopped working to meet our daily expenses. Our son was born very weak, and we thought he might not survive, but thanks to God, he did. When he was one year old, he fell from a second floor and was in very critical condition, but he survived. My husband works as a construction helper, and one day he was struck by lightning during a storm; since then, he suffers from seizures and requires ongoing treatment. In addition, my brother became ill and passed away. My mother developed cancerous cysts and later suffered a ruptured appendix. My father-in-law recently lost sight in one eye due to a retinal rupture. All of these situations have brought significant medical and family expenses, which is why we have not been able to save enough to build a home. We currently live in a small room because rent is very expensive. We kindly ask for your support to help us build a home on our land. I may not know how to fully express everything we have gone through in this letter, but I pray that God continues to give you health and strength to keep helping so many families.

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Diaz Mondragon - Central Bible Church (Blue Team)

Date Build: Tuesday 21st - Wednesday 22nd, Abril 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Lizbeth

Age: 36 years old

Job: Store seller on weekends

Salary weekly: $57 US

FATHER: Rodolfo

Age: 34 years old

Job: Mason worker

Salary weekly: $171 US

CHILDREN:

Diego - 5 year old

Rodrigo - 8 years old"

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, as a family, we decided to purchase a piece of land, doing so with great effort and the hope of building our own home. However, our plans changed with the arrival of our first child, we had to set that dream aside in order to care for him. Two years later, our second child was born. We continued making payments on our land because we did not want to give up on our dream, but we began to notice that our child was developing differently—he was not gaining weight and showed little movement. After multiple doctor visits, he was diagnosed with autism. Since then, everything has been put on hold due to the costs of therapies and medications. That is why we are asking for your help, as we do not believe we can achieve having our own home on our own. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to be part of your wonderful project that supports the most vulnerable.

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Garcia Gallegos - Highrock (Purple Team)

Date Build: Sunday 19th - Monday 20, Abril 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Guadalupe

Age: 30 years old

Job: Merchant

Salary weekly: $142 US

CHILDREN:

Michelle - 10 years old

Liam - 2 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, I am a single mother. Sadly, the father of my eldest daughter was killed when she was four years old, and we went through very difficult times. As the years passed, I met the father of my second child, and I had the hope of building a family and giving my children a home. That is why we decided to purchase a small piece of land. Everything was going well until he began using drugs. It was very painful, and I told him that if he did not seek rehabilitation, he could not continue living with us because he needed to be a good example for the children. He decided to move in with his sister, and some time later she called me to tell me that he had taken his own life. My world fell apart once again, and now I am left raising two children on my own. It is very difficult for me to pay both rent and the land. I currently live with my mother, and we share expenses. We both sell food on the street at different times; I work at night so I can be there for my children during the day. I would truly love to have a place where they can play freely, and that we can call our own, without having to pay rent. I have not lost hope that you will consider us. I have great faith and hope. Blessings.

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Mendivil Pazos - Kisco Senior Living (Red Team)

Date Build: Friday 17th - Saturday 18th, April 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Stephanie

Age: 36 years old

Job: Pharmacy worker

Salary weekly: $125 US

FATHER: Michelle

Age: 31 years old

Job: Taxi driver

Salary weekly: $171 US

CHILDREN:

"Milan - 12 years old

Leonardo - 1 years old"

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, I don’t know how to begin this letter; I feel nervous and at the same time excited about this ray of hope that has come into our family. We are people who struggle day by day, seeking to have a place where our children can sleep safely. Because of life circumstances and the current economic situation, we have not been able to have our own home. We are from Sinaloa and have rented in different places. In order to obtain our land, we sold everything we had and gathered several weeks of our wages to use as a down payment. Since then, we have had nothing left and have struggled greatly, living day to day. We do not have anyone to help us; not even the government has selected us for support. Perhaps because we appear clean and kind, they think we are not in need, not knowing that as parents we often go to work without even having eaten. You have brought a light of hope into our lives, and for that we are deeply grateful.

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Gomez Agaton - Kisco Senior Living (Green Team)

Date Build: Friday 17th - Saturday 18th, April 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Lisania

Age: 34 years old

Job: Beach street vendor

Salary weekly: $182 US

CHILDREN:

Martin - 16 years old

Alisson - 15 years old

Michelle - 9 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, I am a single mother of three children, as their father left us five years ago and now has another family. My son has a disability—he does not have his right hand—and he suffers a lot of bullying at school. My daughter has been diagnosed with bulimia, as she refuses to eat, and her father’s departure affected her deeply. At the moment, we are living in a small, damp room, and the owner has already asked us to leave because she plans to build there. I work at the beach making braids and selling bracelets, and with that income I pay rent, the land payments, and provide for my three children, but there are weeks when I don’t know how to cover all the expenses. Additionally, I was diagnosed with arthritis two years ago, and it is becoming increasingly difficult for me to continue working. I feel desperate, but I have faith that you may be able to help us achieve a place where my children can feel safe and sleep peacefully. Thank you for your attention, and may God continue to bless you.

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Memije Perez - Kisco Senior Living (Blue Team)

Date Build: Friday 17th - Saturday 18th, April 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Nohelia

Age: 33 years old

FATHER: Gabriel

Age: 33 years old

Job: Factory worker

Salary weekly: $171 US

CHILDREN:

Grecia - 13 years old

Leonardo - 16 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, we respectfully reach out to you with hope for support in obtaining a new home. We are a low-income family in a vulnerable situation, as our current shelter is not safe. We deeply desire to provide something stable for our family, because we understand that a home is more than just a roof. We learned about your organization and how you help families like ours achieve the dream of having a safe place to live. We have owned our land for some time, but we have not been able to build due to financial limitations. Our children are in middle school and high school, which brings significant educational expenses, in addition to household costs and land payments, and only my husband is currently working. I stay home to care for our children; I used to bake bread to contribute, but I injured my arm and have not been able to continue. At this time, we have been working on cleaning our land, hoping one day to build a home where we can live without worrying about leaks or the burden of monthly rent. We place this dream in your hands and in God’s hands. Thank you for your time and for reading our story.

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Gomez Aguilar - Bridgewood Community Church (Orange Team)

Date Build: Friday 17th - Saturday 18th, April 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Diana

Age: 33 years old

Job: Fleamarket seller

Salary weekly: $171 US

CHILDREN:

Brianna - 17 years old

Ariana - 12 years old

Donna - 9 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, I send you a cordial greeting and respectfully share a little of our story, which has been difficult and complicated. When I was 14 years old, my mother arranged for me to marry an older man, as it was the custom in our town. I did not understand what was happening and endured humiliation and abuse, but when my first daughter was born, I no longer felt so alone. The mistreatment continued, and by the time my second daughter was born, I was already an adult and understood more clearly what was happening. I gathered the courage to leave because I did not want my daughters to go through the same suffering I had experienced, not knowing at that time that I was already pregnant with my third daughter. I arrived in Tijuana without even having a place to sleep, but someone kindly opened the doors of their home to me. I found a job and rented a small apartment, and for a while I felt very happy, but some neighbors tried to harass my daughters and me, so I had to leave and look for another place to live. It was very difficult because rent is expensive, and the person who was caring for my daughters mistreated them; my oldest daughter ended up with a broken femur, and the doctor said it was unusual for that bone to break in that way. She would not speak about what happened and only cried. Because of this, I left my factory job and began working independently so I could care for my daughters myself. My greatest dream is to have a safe and stable place for us to live. It took me three years to save enough for the down payment on our land, and although we are moving forward little by little toward that dream, we are currently living in an apartment that turned out to be rented to us by someone who was not the actual owner, so now that the real owners have returned, we must leave. God is good, and we believe He placed you in our path at just the right moment. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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Cruz Nuñez - Renovia (Blue Team)

Date Build: Tuesday 14th - Wednesday 15th, April 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Kassandra

Age: 30 years old

Job: Factory worker

Salary weekly: $137 US

CHILDREN:

Oliver - 12 years old

Lyan - 3 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, I respectfully reach out to you to request your support in helping me provide a safe and dignified home for my children. I have tried very hard to achieve this on my own, but I have not been able to because of the land payments and the daily living expenses. We are currently living in a house that was lent to us, but during the rainy season everything gets wet because water comes inside, and when the wind is strong it becomes very cold. I would be deeply grateful for your help from the bottom of my heart.

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Gines Lezama - Rotary Clubs of Alberta (Purple Team)

Date Build: Friday 10th - Saturday 11th, April 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Fortunata

Age: 38 years old

Job: Fleamarket seller

Salary weekly: $142 US

FATHER: Luis

Age: 62 years old

CHILDREN:

Fatima - 14 years old

Rosario - 16 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY: Dear Homes of Hope team, I am reaching out with my heart in my hands to explain my situation and ask for your help. I am a widow and the mother of two daughters. When my youngest daughter was two years old, she suffered brain death; by the grace of God she survived, but our lives changed drastically from that moment on. She requires constant care and special attention. My second husband, with whom I have been for eleven years, has been a great support, but about a year ago he was diagnosed with metastatic cancer. Although he is now out of danger, our financial situation collapsed due to the medical expenses, therapies, special needs, rent, utilities, and other costs. Despite all our efforts, we are overwhelmed with debt, and my greatest desire is to provide stability for my daughters. At this moment, I need support and guidance to move forward. Recently, I have had to sell and pawn my belongings while my older daughter continues her high school studies, and I hope she can keep preparing herself to have a better future. I sincerely appreciate the time you have taken to listen to us, and may God continue giving you the strength to support those of us who need it.

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Lopez Juarez - Rotary Clubs of Alberta (Orange Team)

Date Build: Friday 10th - Saturday 11th, April 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Ana Karen

Age: 34 years old

Job: House helper

Salary weekly: $171 US

CHILDREN:

Azul - 16 years old

Ana - 14 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, I am from a small town in Puebla, and I arrived in Tijuana five years ago with my daughters in search of a better life. My greatest desire is to continue supporting them in their studies so they can have better job opportunities than I have had. I work as a domestic worker because it is the only work I know how to do. I work from Monday to Friday and I am looking for something else to do on Saturdays because the money we earn is not enough. The father of my daughters has never taken responsibility for them; when we ask him for help, he always makes excuses and gives us nothing. Right now, I rent a house together with my siblings, and we live very crowded and uncomfortable, and of course conflicts arise often over many things. I do not want my daughters to continue living in this kind of environment. I bought the land by selling a small piece of land I had in my hometown and also by borrowing money, and now I am still paying back that loan, which is why I have not been able to build a home for my family. When I saw your organization on Facebook, my hope was renewed, and my daughters encouraged me to write to you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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Lopez Ramirez - Life Church Roseville (Orange Team)

Date Build: Saturday 28th - Sunday 29th, March 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Aime

Age: 32 years old

Job: Asil chicken

Salary weekly: $171 US

FATHER: Pedro

Age: 30 years old

Job: upholstery worker

Salary weekly: $160 US

CHILDREN:

"Marcos - 16 years old

Aaron - 13 years old

Angel - 9 years old

Allison - 7 years old"

Dear Homes of Hope team, I married at the age of fifteen, and the following year my son Misael was born; life was good at first, and at eighteen I had my second son, Aaron, after which we moved to Tijuana seeking a better life. Unfortunately, a few months later their father began neglecting us and using drugs, and one night Misael could not breathe, so I rushed him to the hospital praying to God for his life; he recovered, and we returned to Sinaloa, where the situation worsened as their father stopped working entirely, leading me to separate and move in with my mother. There I met the father of my two younger children, but his family did not accept our relationship because I already had two children; my third pregnancy was difficult, my baby was born at eight months and placed in an incubator, and we were later told he has congenital hypothyroidism that will affect his growth. During my last pregnancy, my second partner also began using drugs, so I separated again; Misael was six years old and sold bread to help support the family, and although I developed preeclampsia, the delivery was normal. I then moved to Tijuana with an aunt by marriage, later joined by my mother who helped care for the children, and during that time I met my current partner, Pedro, who accepted me and my four children and built a loving relationship with them. When Allison turned one, she experienced urinary pain and constant thirst, and during the pandemic she contracted a virus that affected her kidney; without health insurance, treatment was very costly, but friends and family supported us until I found a job that provided coverage. In November 2024 she developed a very high fever and seizures, requiring emergency care, and a month later further seizures led to imaging studies that revealed fluid in her brain, requiring surgery and ongoing evaluations, while Misael also suffered a serious foot injury that required surgical fixation. Above all, we thank you for opening a door of hope for our family; we have seen God’s hand throughout every trial, and the opportunity to have our own home would be an immense blessing and a testimony of God’s faithfulness in bringing stability and a better quality of life to our family.

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Perez Lopez - Tiburon (Orange Team)

Date Build: Monday 30th - Tuesday 31st, March 2029

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Maribel

Age: 33 years old

Job: House cleaner

Salary weekly: $88 US

CHILDREN:

Erick Omar - 16 years old

Rossmeri - 12 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, at this time, I do not have a stable job, and I do not have a safe place for my family, as my partner is currently incarcerated and I do not know when he will be released. I am seeking to have a secure home where my daughter can feel safe and where our belongings are protected, so that I can focus on finding steady employment and earning an income to support us. I would be eternally grateful for your help.

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Espinoza Alonso - Addicted to Life (Red Team)

Date Build: Friday 20th - Saturday 21st, March 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Emma

Age: 32 years old

FATHER: Rogelio

Age: 37 years old

Job: Haulier driver

Salary weekly: $171 US

CHILDREN:

Genesis - 13 years old

Josué - 12 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, we were born here in Rosarito, but at one point we moved to live in an invaded green area where the government eventually removed us and destroyed our home. I cried so much because my daughter was only seven months old and I was pregnant with my son at the time. Since then, we have been living in a place that someone kindly lent to us, but when it rains the water comes inside. We dug a trench to try to keep the water out, but it is still very difficult and the house is very cold. We only have one bed and a stove. We have struggled a lot and dream of having a dignified home where we can enjoy life as a family and finally have something of our own, but we do not have the financial means to build it. Thank you for listening to our story.

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Cristobal Delgadillo - Tiburon (Green Team)

Date Build: Monday 30th - Tuesday 31st, March 2027

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Diana

Age: 20 years old

FATHER: Jesus

Age: 25 years old

Job: lumberyard worker

Salary weekly: $203 US

CHILDREN:

Isaac - 7 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, currently, my husband, my baby, and I are living in my mother’s home. We are going through a very difficult time, and without my mother’s support, I don’t know where we would be. When I became pregnant, neither my parents nor my husband’s parents supported us; it became a very serious situation and we were kicked out of the house with nothing—not even clothes. We stayed briefly with some friends, but there were too many people, so we left and walked around Rosarito, collecting cardboard and building a small cardboard shelter in a park. God placed us in my mother’s heart—she looked for us and spoke with us, but at first we didn’t want to return because we didn’t want to be a burden. We later lived in a rented room without window glass; it was very cold, we had no refrigerator, food spoiled easily, we lived day to day, and often ate very little. When I was further along in my pregnancy, my blood pressure rose, I fainted, and I was taken to the hospital unconscious. Because it was dangerous for the baby, labor was induced. My baby was born three days later, premature and very small, with breathing and feeding difficulties, so he was placed in neonatal care. It was heartbreaking to leave him in the hospital—I wanted him in my arms—but to this day I thank God for sparing his life. We are seeking a home so we can give our son a better life. Even though my husband is very hardworking, our income is not enough; it goes toward the land payments, formula, diapers, and basic groceries, though we are much better than before. My mother shares her stove and refrigerator with us. I have faith that God will open the door for you to support us. Thank you for giving me hope.

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Marcos Santiago - The Church on the Rock (Purple Team)

Date Build: Saturday 28th - Sunday 29th, March 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Olga

Age: 33 years old

Job: self-employed

FATHER: Leobardo

Age: 32 years old

Job: self-employed

Salary weekly: $200 US between the 2

CHILDREN:

Lia - 2 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, eleven months ago, a baby girl came into our lives, and just a week later I began experiencing severe pain and was diagnosed with gallstones. Shortly after, because of the poor condition of our home and the weather, our baby became ill with the flu, as the house does not protect us adequately from the cold and rain. We want to repair the roof, but my husband’s income is not enough, especially when our baby gets sick and medical expenses increase. For this reason, we deeply long for the opportunity to have a proper home built, so that during the rainy season water does not come inside, we do not have to move our mattress to avoid getting wet, and we are not surrounded by mud. We would be extremely grateful for your support.

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