Martinez Sanchez - San Clemente (Orange Team)

Martinez Sanchez

Date Build: Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th, September 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Mirella

Age: 43 years old

FATHER: Claudio

Age: 47 years old

Job: Butcher at Calimax

Salary weekly: $193 US

CHILDREN:

Cristofer - 11 years old

Dailany - 5 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, my name is Mirella, and I am originally from a small town in the state of Michoacán. For many years, I worked hard to provide for my family by selling atole, tamales, and barley drinks alongside my daughters in the streets of our community. After finishing our sales each day, I would take them to school, always hoping to give them a better future. Seeking greater opportunities, my husband moved to Tijuana, where his mother lived. Although some of his relatives encouraged him to leave us behind, he remained committed to our family, worked diligently, and eventually saved enough money to bring us to live with him. One of our daughters, who was already an adult, chose to remain in Michoacán. When we arrived in Tijuana, we stayed with my brother-in-law, and shortly afterward I found a night shift job at a factory. However, the demanding schedule and lack of adequate rest made it impossible for me to continue. Later, my brother-in-law helped us with the down payment on a piece of land, allowing us to begin building a small wooden room using donated materials. Our neighbors also generously contributed supplies, making it possible for us to establish a place to live, and I was able to return to work. I spent several years working at a tortilla factory until I was diagnosed with diabetes. Because of my health, I decided to leave my job and dedicate myself to caring for our children. I now take them to school and support them in their daily activities, especially my son, who loves playing soccer. Today, my husband is the only income provider for our family. Although he works very hard, our income is only enough to cover our basic needs, making it extremely difficult to improve our home. Our greatest wish is to provide our children with a safe, stable, and dignified place to live where they can grow up with better opportunities. 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.

Gallegos Centeno - Whitlock Family and Friends (Blue Team)

Gallegos Centeno

Date Build: Saturday 31st September - Sunday 1st, October 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Perla

Age: 22 years old

Job: Hisense factory

Salary weekly: $176 US

FATHER: Adrian

Age: 28 years old

Job: Restaurant

Salary weekly: $107 US

CHILDREN:

Dhariel - 4 months old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, my partner and I worked very hard to gradually build the small house where we currently live. While we were joyfully waiting for the birth of our son, we did everything we could to prepare the space and make it ready for him. Now that our baby is with us, we feel an even greater need to have a more suitable space for our family. Our house is extremely small, and as our son grows and begins to crawl, we would love for him to have a larger and safer place where he can move around, play, and develop. However, our desire for a larger home is not only for ourselves and our baby. We would also like my mother and brother to come live with us. My mother has a visual disability; she lost her sight 13 years ago while she was pregnant. After this happened, my father left, and since then our family has faced many changes. At the moment, we live separately, and although I try to help my mother, it is difficult because we each have our own household expenses. If we were able to live together, it would be easier to support one another as a family, share expenses, and most importantly, be close to my mother so we can accompany her and help with her needs. For us, having a home with more space would therefore have a very special meaning: it would be a place where our son could grow and where my mother, my brother, and our little family could finally live together and support one another. Thank you for listening to us and allowing us to share this hope we have for our family.

Hernandez Palacios - Green Valley Baptist Church (Pink Team)

Hernandez Palacios

Date Build: Saturday 24th - Sunday 25th, October 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Alma

Age: 37 years old

Job: Factory worker

Salary weekly: $182 US

CHILDREN:

Julian - 16 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, I want to express my deepest gratitude for the opportunity you are giving us to receive support toward having a home where my son and I can live, above all, with peace, dignity, and security. To us, a house means much more than simply having a roof over our heads. It represents the possibility of creating a safe, stable, and hope-filled space where we can live in peace, feel secure, and continue growing together as a family. When I think about our future home, I also dream about the little things that would truly make it ours. I would love to have a yard filled with beautiful plants and flowers, a space we could care for and enjoy. My son has a cat named Concha, and whenever we look for a place to rent, it is not always easy to find one that allows pets. Having our own home would mean that he could live happily with Concha without us having to worry about being separated from his pet because of rental restrictions. My son also has dreams of his own. He says he would like to set up a small stand outside our home to sell corn, and it brings me joy to see him already thinking about becoming an entrepreneur and working toward his own goals. Having a stable home would also give him a place from which he can begin dreaming and developing his ideas. Throughout this journey, I have learned to trust that God has not left us alone and that we remain in His hands. I dream of the day when we can open the door to our own home, see Concha in the yard among the plants, and watch my son begin his little corn business. To some, these may seem like simple things, but to us, they would represent the peace of knowing that we are finally home. Thank you very much for considering my son and me.

Villalobos Lopez - Bonita Valley Community Church (Purple Team)

Villalobos Lopez

Date Build: Friday 23rd - Saturday 24th, October 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Laura

Age: 27 years old

FATHER: Carlos

Age: 48 years old

Job: Construction worker

Salary weekly: $228 US

CHILDREN:

Alisson - 6 years old

Aeimi - 5 years old

Carla - 3 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, our family consists of five members. Our daughters are still very young and are currently attending kindergarten and first grade. My husband is the only one who works, so we depend entirely on his income to cover all of our family's needs. For a time, a relative allowed us to live in their home, which was a great help to us. Eventually, however, we had to move out and begin renting. We currently live in a small room and do everything we can to manage my husband's income between rent, food, school expenses, and our other household needs. At this time, I have not been able to work because our girls are still very young and we do not have anyone who can care for them while we both work. This makes our financial situation even more limited and often means that we can only afford what is absolutely necessary. Like any children, our daughters sometimes ask us for a toy or something they are excited about. As parents, it is difficult and sad when we cannot provide those little things for them because there is very little money left after covering our basic needs. For this reason, we have prayed many times and asked God for the opportunity to someday have a home of our own. For us, having a house would not only mean having a stable place to raise our daughters, but also no longer having to dedicate such a large portion of our income to rent. This would give us greater financial stability and allow us to better provide for our girls' needs. We have faced difficult times, but we have not lost our faith. We continue trusting in God and doing our part to move forward as a family. Our dream is simple: that our daughters can grow up remembering a home of their own filled with love and stability, rather than the financial limitations we face today. May God bless the work you do, and thank you for considering our family.

Aranda Bailon - Addicted to Life (Orange Team)

Aranda Bailon

Date Build: Friday 23rd - Saturday 24th, October 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Jenny

Age: 27 years old

FATHER: Cristian

Age: 27 years old

Job: Radiators

Salary weekly: $200 US

CHILDREN:

Cristian - 8 years old

Alexander - 2 months old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, throughout our life as a family, we have faced many hardships that have made it difficult to provide stability for our son, Cristian. So far, we have lived in four different homes, which has also meant three school changes for him. As parents, it is painful to know that he has had to adjust so many times to new homes, schools, and surroundings. At first, we lived with his grandmother, but when my father-in-law began struggling with addiction, we felt that the environment was no longer safe for our son, so we decided to leave. We then moved into a small room. Although we had our own space, the neighborhood was dangerous. One night, unexpectedly, someone set fire to the place where we were renting. Two other couples lived in the other rooms, and we never had any problems with them. To this day, we do not know why the fire happened, but after that experience, we decided it was best to move somewhere else. We eventually arrived at what Cristian called the “gray house.” He liked giving each house a color as a name, and because this particular house had very little light and was somewhat hidden, he called it the gray house. At that time, he was in kindergarten and had difficulty adjusting to his new school. My husband and I were both working to support our family, but unexpectedly, I was dismissed from my job. Wanting to earn an income as quickly as possible, I accepted another job without fully knowing the working conditions. I did not have health insurance or benefits, and after only one week, I broke my right foot and could no longer continue working. My husband also had to leave his job so he could help me and take me to the hospital. With very little income, we began selling different things online in an effort to cover our expenses, but what we earned was not enough to pay the rent, and eventually we had to leave that home as well. An aunt welcomed us into her home in Rosarito, where we currently live with other relatives. There are ten people sharing the same home, so the limited space and daily living situation are not easy. After so many moves, we realized that we needed to do everything possible to give Cristian greater stability in the future. For this reason, we made the effort to acquire a piece of land of our own. Our family has also recently grown with the arrival of our new baby, making our desire for a place of our own even more important. After so many houses and so many changes, we dream that the next house Cristian gets to name will be the one we will never have to leave: our own home. We are very grateful for the opportunity to be part of this process; for our family, being able to move closer to that dream means more than we can express.

Rangel Toris - Addicted to Life (Red Team)

Rangel Toris

Date Build: Friday 23rd - Saturday 24th, October 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Diana

Age: 32 years old

FATHER: Jesus

Age: 31 years old

Job: Security guard

Salary weekly: $212 US

CHILDREN:

Donovan - 9 years old

Erik - 7 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, I come to you with the deepest respect and with a heart full of faith. Our family consists of four people: my wife, our two children, and me. Our children are currently in elementary school, and as a father, one of my greatest desires is to provide them with security, well-being, and a suitable place where they can grow. We are currently facing financial and housing circumstances that are very difficult to overcome on our own. All four of us live together in one small room, and the limited space affects our quality of life and our daily activities. In addition, a significant portion of our monthly income goes toward payments on the land we are purchasing, making it very difficult for us to save enough to begin construction. I work as a security guard on the night shift from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. It is twelve continuous hours of demanding work, and this schedule also affects our family life. When I return home in the morning after a long shift, I need to sleep and recover, while my daughters are at home doing their homework because they attend school in the afternoon. Something that deeply touches me is seeing how they have learned to speak quietly and play in silence so they will not wake me. Because of their love for me, they hold back their energy and try to make as little noise as possible so I can rest. As a father, I wish they did not have to limit themselves this way and could fully enjoy their childhood in a home of their own. This is why, for us, a house would mean so much more than four walls. For my daughters, it would mean having a place where they can play, study, and express themselves freely, while also giving them greater stability and peace. For my wife and me, it would mean the peace of knowing that we have provided our children with a decent roof over their heads and something of their own for the future. Building our home would be a light at the end of the tunnel and a new opportunity for our family. My greatest hope is to come home after a night of work and know that my daughters no longer have to remain quiet for my sake because, at last, each of us will have the space we need to rest, study, play, and live in peace. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for considering our story and for giving us the opportunity to share what having this home would mean to our family.

Avila Moreno - Addicted to Life (Green Team)

Avila Moreno

Date Build: Friday 23rd - Saturday 24th, October 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Friccia

Age: 25 years old

FATHER: Jose

Age: 32 years old

Job: Construction worker

Salary weekly: $257 US

CHILDREN:

Jose - 7 years old

Alan - 2 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, first, I want to thank God for your lives because I believe you are a means through which He brings blessings and hope to many families, including ours. As parents, since having our children, one of our greatest desires has been to provide them with a home of their own, a place where they can grow up feeling safe and secure. However, our financial situation has not allowed us to accomplish that dream. One of the most difficult times for our family came when my husband lost his job, as he was our family's only source of income. During that time, he was offered a job outside the city and decided to accept it so that he could continue providing for us. While he was away, my children and I went to live with my mother-in-law and her partner. Living there was difficult, and there were several occasions when we were told to leave the house. Things were not easy for my husband either. The job outside the city turned out to be very different from what he had been promised. He experienced hunger and cold, performed extremely demanding physical labor, and because there was little or no phone signal, there were many times when he could not communicate with us. After several months, he returned home with an umbilical hernia caused by so much physical strain. Because of everything we were going through, we could no longer continue working toward the dream of building our home, nor did we have enough money to rent a place of our own. Despite these difficulties, my husband and I continued encouraging one another. Whenever one of us felt discouraged, the other tried to bring hope. We never stopped believing that God was listening to our prayers. Later, my parents moved to Rosarito and were able to obtain a home, which became a great blessing for us because they allowed us to live with them. My mother also began helping me care for our children, which gave me the opportunity to take temporary jobs and contribute financially alongside my husband. Through our combined efforts, we were finally able to purchase a piece of land. To us, that land represents the beginning of a dream that became even greater with the arrival of our second baby. Despite everything we have faced, we remain a family determined to move forward. Our desire is to provide our children with a safe, stable, and dignified home, and we continue walking in hope and faith, trusting that one day we will see that dream become a reality. Thank you for giving us this opportunity and for dedicating your time to our family. We pray that God will continue using your lives to bring hope to many other families, just as you have brought hope to ours. God bless you.

Medero Lopez - Addicted to Life (Blue Team)

Medero Lopez

Date Build: Friday 23rd - Saturday 24th, October 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Wendy

Age: 39 years old

Job: Factory worker

Salary weekly: $197 US

CHILDREN:

Carlos - 11 years old

Allison - 16 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, I am a single mother, and my two children and I make up our small family. We are on our own because my parents have passed away and my siblings live far away in another state, so we do not have close family nearby to support us in our daily lives. I have always rented since living here. When I separated from the father of my children, I went through a very difficult period of depression. There were times when I struggled greatly, but my children became my main reason to keep moving forward and work toward building a better life for us. Through a great deal of hard work and sacrifice, I was able to acquire a piece of land of my own. This was a very important step for me because it represents the possibility of one day no longer having to rent and being able to provide my children with a stable place to live. However, I have not been able to build our home because my income is not enough to cover all of our expenses while also paying for construction. I work at a factory from Thursday through Sunday, and during the week I also care for a child to earn additional income. I do everything I can to provide for my children and continue moving forward little by little. I am deeply grateful that you accepted my application for assistance. As a mother who has worked hard to move forward on her own with her children, this opportunity means so much to me and gives me hope that we may finally have a home of our own. May God bless you today and always for the hope you bring to so many families.

Espinoza Lopez - Alpine Church (Orange Team)

Espinoza Lopez

Date Build: Friday 16th - Saturday 17th, October 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Angelica

Age: 42 years old

FATHER: Jorge

Age: 48 years old

Job: Painter

Salary weekly: $200 US

CHILDREN:

Jorge - 18 years old

Mia - 10 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, our story as a family began in July 2006, when I married the man I love and whom I believe God chose for me so that together we could build a family. Before we were married, I had been told that I probably would not be able to have children, so when we least expected it, we received news that filled our lives with joy: we were going to become parents! I still remember seeing our baby for the first time on the ultrasound and hardly being able to believe it. To us, this was a gift from God that had once seemed impossible. Our son was born in December, and from that moment we became a family of three. I deeply enjoyed every stage of his childhood and was always a very protective mother, accompanying him through kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, and now high school. When our son was four years old, we decided to move to Tijuana. We are originally from Morelia, Michoacán, but there were few job opportunities and wages were low, so we left our hometown in search of a better future for our family. During our first year in Tijuana, we lived with my mother-in-law. We were grateful to have a place to stay, but in our hearts we always carried the desire to someday have a home of our own. In 2016, God surprised us once again with the arrival of our daughter. After so many years, our family grew again. With the responsibility of raising our two children and despite the fear and uncertainty that comes with starting over, we decided to make Tijuana our permanent home. That was when we took an important step and purchased a piece of land, hoping that one day we could build our home there. The journey has not been easy, but through every season we have felt God holding our hands and never letting us go. While searching for opportunities that might help us continue pursuing this dream, we found your organization through Facebook. This renewed our hope that perhaps we may finally see the home we have dreamed of for so many years become a reality. Today, we continue moving forward with the same faith with which we began our family, trusting that God knows our dreams and His timing. Thank you for allowing us to share our story with you. May God bless every home you help build.

Arrieta Murillo - Westminster Presbyterian Church (Red Team)

Arrieta Murillo

Date Build: Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th, October 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Janet

Age: 31 years old

Job: Her own business

Salary weekly: $88 US

CHILDREN:

Jose - 7 years old

Sofia - 3 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, my parents separated when I was very young. My father struggled with alcohol, and when I was 17, I decided to leave my mother's home and move in with him. At that time, he had just come out of a rehabilitation center, and since I was already working, I wanted to be there to support him through his recovery. Sadly, he began drinking again and eventually made me leave his home. Instead of returning to my mother, who already had another partner, I decided to rent a place on my own. Shortly afterward, I began a relationship and moved in with my partner. I became pregnant, and at first everything seemed to be going well, but over time the physical abuse began. The situation continued to get worse until I could no longer endure it, and I asked a friend to help me get out. After some time, I was able to begin again. I found a job, and when my son was about to turn three, I decided to use part of what I had earned to give him a birthday party. It was a beautiful and very special day for us, but only ten days later, my son passed away. Losing him was one of the most painful experiences of my life, and it took me a long time to learn how to move forward. Later, I became pregnant again and had my second son. His father did not want to take responsibility, but thankfully my family helped me continue moving forward. During the COVID pandemic, I had to work while my son stayed with my mother. Because of the circumstances at that time, there were periods when I could only see him through a window. Those were difficult years, and I also found myself constantly moving from one apartment to another. Later, I met someone else and became pregnant with my daughter, Sofía. It was a high-risk pregnancy, and when my partner did not respond to our needs in the way I had hoped, I decided it would be better to continue on my own with my children. Today, our family consists of three people: my two children and me. I have been renting since I was 18 years old, and as rental prices continue to rise, it has become increasingly difficult to afford. At the same time, I am making payments on a piece of land of my own, where I hope one day to build our home. I work by selling whatever I can to cover our expenses. I sell desserts and different products while also taking my children to and from school. Every day, I look for ways to earn enough to provide for our small family. I grew up in a family that attended a Christian church. There was a time when I drifted away, especially after going through so many difficult circumstances, but I never lost my faith. Despite everything I have experienced, I continue believing and working to give my children a more stable life. My greatest hope is to build a house on our land, leave behind so many years of moving from place to place, and give my children somewhere we can finally call our own. I will continue moving forward for my children, trusting in God and believing that better days are still ahead for our family.

Asiain Mungia - The Ridge (Green Team)

Asiain Mungia

Date Build: Friday 9th - Saturday 10th, October 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Zamara

Age: 48 years old

Job: Her own business

Salary weekly: $176 US

CHILDREN:

Dilan - 16 years old

Leonardo - 7 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, God bless you! I am originally from Mexico City and I am the mother of four children. I currently live with my two youngest children, while my older children remained in Mexico City. Five years ago, I made the decision to move to Tijuana in search of a new opportunity for us. My two youngest children are from my second relationship. During that time, we went through very difficult circumstances because their father drank heavily and provided very little money for our family's needs. There were times when we went hungry, and we experienced situations that caused us a great deal of physical and emotional suffering. This was what led me to move north, hoping to find work, stability, and a better way to provide for my children. Thank God, when I arrived in Tijuana, I was able to find daycare for my children, which allowed me to begin working. I also started attending a Christian church, where my faith has been an important part of helping me continue moving forward. At first, we rented a place with one of my aunts, and later we were able to rent a place on our own. However, paying rent while covering all of my children's needs has been difficult. When I was laid off from one of my jobs, I received some money that I decided to use for the down payment on a small piece of land. Since then, I have continued making the monthly payments with great effort, and I was able to build a small room there for us. My desire is to continue improving our home and provide my children with a more suitable and stable place to grow up. As a mother, I have tried to keep moving forward despite our circumstances, working hard and making the most of every opportunity God has placed in our path. I sincerely hope you will consider our situation and, if possible, help us continue building this new beginning for my children and me. May God reward you for your generosity and for the work you do for families. May God always bless you.

Martinez Buenrostro - Renovia (Pink team)

Martinez Buenrostro

Date Build: Wed 7th - Thursday 8th , October 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Lizbeth

Age: 31 years old

Job: Piñata maker

Salary weekly: $35 US

FATHER: Jesus

Age: 40 years old

Job: Embroidery

Salary weekly: $200 US

CHILDREN:

Maleny - 10 years old

Keyla - 7 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, we are a family of four. My wife and I met 14 years ago when one of my cousins introduced us. We began a relationship, fell in love, and eventually decided to get married. We have now been married for 13 years and have built a family together with our two daughters. When we first got married, we lived with my mother. Later, after our daughters were born and wanting to have our own space as a family, we decided to rent a home. We currently live in a small house, and although the rent is not very high, it is still a considerable challenge for us to gather enough money to pay it each month. Our desire has always been to have a home of our own where we can provide stability and security for our daughters. However, I have been unemployed for approximately a year, which has made our financial situation even more difficult. When my last job ended, I received a severance payment, and we decided to use that money for the down payment on a piece of land. For us, this was an opportunity to begin working toward our dream of owning something of our own. Since then, we have continued making the land payments with great effort, but our income is not enough for us to save money and begin building a house. Despite these difficulties, we continue doing our best and remain hopeful that one day we will be able to build our home on our land. Receiving your help would be a wonderful opportunity for our family and would allow us to take a step that we are currently unable to accomplish on our own. We sincerely thank you for taking the time to learn about our story and for considering our family for your support. With gratitude and hope.

Gonzalez Ocaña - Renovia (Yellow team)

Gonzalez Ocaña

Date Build: Wed 7th - Thursday 8th , October 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Maria

Age: 27 years old

Job: Factory worker

Salary weekly: $149 US

FATHER: Jose Angel

Age: 30 years old

Job: Factory worker

Salary weekly: $149 US

CHILDREN:

Jose - 11 years old

Elian - 2 months old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, I am originally from Ometepec, Guerrero, and I am the mother of two children. I had my first son when I was 16 years old, and his father chose not to take responsibility for him. Because I wanted my son to have a better life, I made the difficult decision to leave him in the care of my parents while I moved to the city in search of work. I spent seven years working as a factory cleaner, but despite my hard work, the income was not enough to improve our situation. Later, I returned to my hometown and eventually moved to Tijuana in search of better opportunities. It was here that I met my husband, and together we began building our future. We currently rent a single room, and after much sacrifice we were able to save enough for the down payment on a small piece of land, hoping to build our own home one day. Unfortunately, our plans changed when our son was born in November with a heart condition that required hospitalization shortly after birth. He continues to receive medical treatment and attend regular specialist appointments, creating a significant financial burden for our family. We never expected our baby to be born with serious health challenges, and most of our limited resources have been dedicated to his care. In addition, the rising cost of construction materials has made it increasingly difficult for us to build a home. Our greatest wish is to provide our children with a safe, stable, and dignified place to live where they can grow up with a better quality of life. We sincerely thank you for taking the time to read our story and for considering our application. May God continue to bless your ministry and allow you to keep bringing hope to families like ours who long for a brighter future.

Moguel Lopez -Metro Church (Red Team)

Moguel Lopez

Date Build: Saturday 3rd - Sunday 4th, October 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Rosa

Age: 43 years old

Job: Cleaning houses

Salary weekly: $142 US

CHILDREN:

Jesus - 7 years old

Edgar - 11 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, I am a single mother of three children, and I also have a granddaughter. We all currently live together, and at 43 years old, I work cleaning houses to provide for my family. I also sell Fuller products to earn additional income. My daughter works as well and helps with our household expenses; however, despite our efforts, we have not been able to save enough to build a small home where we can all live together with greater stability. Since last year, I have also been experiencing problems with one of my knees. There are days when the pain is very strong and makes physical activity difficult, which is especially concerning because my cleaning work requires a great deal of physical effort. Even so, I continue working and doing everything I can to provide for my family. A friend told me about the help you provide and encouraged me to reach out, so I decided to share our situation with you in the hope that you might consider our family for your support. It would be a great blessing for me to have a home where my children, my granddaughter, and I could live with greater security and peace of mind. I sincerely thank you for your kindness, for taking the time to learn about our story, and for considering our family. With gratitude and hope.

Perez Larios - Lutheran Church of Hope (Green Team)

Perez Larios

Date Build: Saturday 3rd - Sunday 4th, October 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Maria Guadalupe

Age: 28 years old

FATHER: Carlos

Age: 31 years old

Job: Factory workere

Salary weekly: $200 US

CHILDREN:

Daniela - 4 years old

Kimberli - 10 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, I began working and studying at the age of 14 because my family had limited financial resources, and it was difficult to afford the educational expenses for all of us. From a very young age, I became independent so that I could continue my education and move forward on my own. At 16, I became pregnant, but I continued both working and studying. By the age of 17, I was a single mother, and only five months later, my parents separated. My younger brother did not want to leave with my mother, so I also took on the responsibility of caring for him. During that time, my father became depressed and began drinking, while my older siblings had already started families of their own. I felt practically alone, and my life revolved around working, caring for my baby, and taking care of my younger brother. Some time later, I attended a party where I met Daniel, who is now my husband. From the moment he came into our lives, he cared for us and showed us love. We decided to begin a life together, and my brother went to live with my mother. With my husband's support, I was finally able to finish high school. I wanted to continue my education and attend college, but the option that worked with my schedule required tuition that we could not afford, while the schedule at the public university did not allow me to continue working and caring for my family. Because of this, I dedicated myself to working and providing for my family. Later, my daughter received a scholarship through her school to study English, which was a wonderful opportunity for her. Unfortunately, she lost the scholarship because at that same time we were asked to leave the house we were renting and had to move. As a mother, it has been painful to see the opportunities she has lost because I have not been able to provide her with a stable place to live. Every time a rental agreement ended, we faced the uncertainty of having to find another home. My husband and I have worked together to move forward, and with our savings we were able to purchase a car. Later, we were overjoyed to learn that we were expecting our second daughter. We also began saving toward our dream of owning land, and after nearly five years of hard work and saving, we finally had enough for the down payment on a piece of land. The last time we had to leave a rental home, we could not find another place to live, so I asked my father if he would allow us to temporarily stay in a house he had under construction, which is where we currently live. Little by little, we have worked to improve the roof and walls because, in the beginning, rainwater and cold air would come inside. Despite everything we have been through, we have not lost our faith or our hope that one day we will be able to live in a home of our own on our own land. Our greatest desire is to give our daughters the stability we have worked so hard to achieve and provide them with a better future without constantly worrying about having to move from one place to another. Thank you sincerely for taking the time to learn about our story and for considering our family for your help.

De La Cruz Duran - Lutheran Church of Hope (Blue Team)

De la Cruz Duran

Date Build: Saturday 3rd - Sunday 4th, October 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Yeraldin

Age: 34 years old

Job: Factory Worker

Salary weekly: $164 US

FATHER: Ricardo

Age: 46 years old

Job: Construction

Salary weekly: $332 US

CHILDREN:

Alisson - 17 years old

Alanis - 12 years old

Sofia - 9 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, we come to you with our hearts in our hands, with humility and hope, sincerely asking for the opportunity to receive your help. We have put all our effort, hard work, and faith into moving forward and pursuing our dream of having a decent home for our family. Five years ago, I met the man who is now my life partner. From the beginning, he showed me sincere and unconditional love. I already had three daughters, and because I am unable to have more children, I thought this might be an obstacle in our relationship; however, it never mattered to him. He simply wanted to be with me and build a family together, and he has loved and raised my daughters as if they were his own. Because of work circumstances, there was a period when we had to live apart from the girls because we could not find suitable schools where we were staying. Despite the distance, we never stopped being present in their lives. We spoke with them regularly through video calls, helped them with their homework, gave them advice, and did everything we could to support them. Thank God, we were recently able to reunite, and we are now together again as a family, surrounded by the same care and love. Three years ago, through great effort, we were able to purchase a piece of land. Since then, our dream has been to build a small home of our own, a place where our daughters can grow up safely and where our family can have greater stability and peace. However, life has brought us many challenges that have prevented us from accomplishing this. We both work very hard to provide for our family. Our daughters are in school; two are in elementary and middle school, and our oldest is already in high school. Their education and school expenses are a priority for us. Soon, we will also have an additional responsibility because my parents, who are ill, will be coming to live with us so that we can care for and support them. In addition, a few months ago I underwent surgery, and afterward we were told that I have a tumor. We are currently waiting for the results, which has brought us a great deal of concern and uncertainty, but we continue moving forward together as a family. Although we are not yet married, we plan to marry soon. My mother is a Christian, and as a family we try to live according to what God teaches us, trusting in Him even through difficult circumstances. Receiving this help would mean so much to us. It would allow us to continue growing together as a family and bring us closer to the dream we have worked toward for years: having a safe, stable home of our own for our daughters and our parents. We sincerely thank you for taking the time to learn about our story and for considering our request. With gratitude, faith, and hope.

Jimenez Orozco - East Nashville Team (Purple team)

Jimenez Orozco

Date Build: Friday 2nd - Saturday 3rd, October 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Ana Karen

Age: 36 years old

FATHER: Eleazar

Age: 40 years old

Job: Construction worker

Salary weekly: $171 US

CHILDREN:

Ana Raquel - 8 years old

Kevin - 11 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, we are a family of four and currently depend entirely on my husband's income. With great effort, we are making payments on a piece of land through a flexible, long-term payment plan, hoping that one day we will be able to build a home of our own. My husband works in construction, and his income is used to make the land payments, cover our household expenses, and provide for our children's school needs, including supplies and other school-related costs. Although we have tried to save enough to begin building our home, our income has not made that possible. We currently live in a borrowed house that is still under construction, and as a way of thanking the person who allows us to stay there, I clean her home on the weekends. Unfortunately, she recently informed us that she will continue construction on the house, which means we will soon have to move out and find another place to live. This situation is very concerning for us because we are not originally from this area and do not have family nearby who can provide us with a place to stay or support us during this transition. At this moment, we feel a great deal of uncertainty because we do not know where we will be able to go with our children. Our greatest desire is to have a safe, stable, and dignified home of our own where our children can grow up with security and where we no longer have to worry about constantly moving from one place to another. For this reason, we humbly come to you with hope. Receiving your support would be an incredible blessing for our family and would finally allow us to establish our roots in a place we can truly call home. Thank you sincerely for taking the time to learn about our situation and for considering our application. We are deeply grateful for the work you do to help families like ours.

Varillas Mendez - Eight Eleven Group (Green Team)

Varillas Mendez

Date Build: Saturday 26th - Sunday 27th, Sept 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Luisa

Age: 48 years old

Job: Cleaning houses

Salary weekly: $200 US

Luis - 5 years old

Amber - 11 years old

Anix - 16 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, I was born in Puebla and come from a low-income family, so I did not have the opportunity to attend school and began working when I was only eight years old. As the years passed, life's circumstances gradually took me farther away from my family and the place where I was born. I spent eighteen years with the father of my children, and during that time he suffered a serious accident that left him in a coma. It was an extremely difficult period, both emotionally and financially, as I struggled to cover his medical expenses and eventually had to leave my hometown to find work. Later, the father of my children developed problems with alcohol, and I made the difficult decision to move to Tijuana to create distance from that situation and seek a more stable future for my children. Since arriving here, we have been on our own, far away from our family, moving from one rental home to another and constantly having to adapt to new places. One of my greatest dreams is to own a home that would give us stability and relieve us from the constant burden of rent. The cost of living continues to increase, and I am also getting older, but my children's future remains my greatest priority. I do not want them to have to give up their education as I did. I want them to continue studying and have opportunities that I never had. To me, having a home of my own would mean much more than simply having a roof over our heads. It would mean finally having a place where my children and I could stay without worrying about having to move again, a place where I could rest peacefully, care for my plants, and provide the attention my youngest son needs because of his hyperactivity. After so many years of hard work and hardship, my greatest desire is to provide my children with a safe, stable, and dignified home where they can continue their education, grow, and build a better future. Thank you sincerely for taking the time to learn about our story and for considering our application. I am deeply grateful for the work you do and, above all, grateful to God for allowing us to continue holding on to the hope that this dream may one day become a reality.

Montoya Figueroa - Rise City Church (Red Team)

Montoya Figueroa

Date Build: Saturday 26th - Sunday 27th, Sept 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Maria

Age: 36 years old

FATHER: Adrian

Age: 38 years old

Job: Driver / Construction company

Salary weekly: $239 US

CHILDREN:

Adrian - 14 years old

Raul -11 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, I arrived in Tijuana in 2008, supposedly only temporarily, for a few months, because I came to spend time with my girlfriend—who is now my wife—as we were in a long-distance relationship while I was living in Sinaloa. At that time, I had a tourist visa, and I used to cross into the United States to work, and things were going well until I lost my documents. I then had two choices: try to cross illegally or stay in Tijuana, get married, and build a family. I chose to get married in 2010, and afterward we rented a place to live. It was difficult paying rent, buying furniture, and paying off the debt I acquired after losing my visa. A few months later, we found out we were going to become parents, and my wife stopped working. After our baby was born, she returned to work but began experiencing severe pain. She was diagnosed with degeneration in her spinal discs and was told she would no longer be able to carry heavy objects, so I became the sole provider for our family. Since then, she has dedicated herself to caring for our children while I work to support us. My job is not formal employment, so I do not receive benefits such as health insurance or Infonavit housing assistance, which is why we looked for a piece of land within our means. My sister lent us the money to pay for it in full so we could avoid interest, and now we repay her little by little, but it has become difficult because my mother is ill in San Luis Río Colorado, so we must visit her and send financial support. That is why we have not been able to build a home yet. Having a place of our own would help us tremendously, and we sincerely thank you in advance.

Lobato Gonzalez - Redeemer's Fellowship (Purple Team)

Lobato Gonzalez

Date Build: Saturday 26th - Sunday 27th, Sept 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Maria Elena

Age: 29 years old

FATHER: Victor

Age: 34 years old

Job: Dental Lab

Salary weekly: $285 US

CHILDREN:

Sebastian - 4 years old

Bruno - 2 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, we are a family of four, and our story began in 2018 when we started dating. A year later, we decided to build a life together, and four months after that, we left our home state of Puebla and moved to Tijuana in search of better employment opportunities and a brighter future for our family. In November 2021, after three long days of labor, our first son was born. Holding our baby for the first time was an incredible experience that changed our lives and inspired us to begin building something of our own for his future. With great faith and sacrifice, we were able to make the down payment on a piece of land, which we are still paying for today, while continuing to save whatever we can to build our home. Because we are not originally from Tijuana, we do not know many people here and have had to learn to move forward largely on our own. After saving enough money to begin construction, we trusted someone to build our house, but unfortunately, he completed only a small amount of poor-quality work and left with the money we had worked so hard to save. It was a painful disappointment and a major setback for our dream. Shortly afterward, we learned that our family would be growing again, and that blessing gave us renewed strength to keep going. Our children bring tremendous joy into our lives and give us a reason to continue through every challenge, even though parenthood also brings many responsibilities, worries, and sleepless nights. One of our most difficult experiences came when Bruno unexpectedly became ill. Seeing our son in the hospital receiving intravenous treatment was heartbreaking, but thanks to God, after undergoing surgery he recovered and returned to being the same joyful child he was before. We have faced other difficult circumstances throughout the years, but we prefer not to focus only on our hardships because we also have many beautiful experiences and blessings for which we are grateful, especially the blessing of remaining together and continuing to grow as a family. I have worked hard and done everything within my means to build a home for my family, but so far I have not been able to accomplish it. My greatest wish is for my family to live in peace and security in a home of our own where our children can grow and create beautiful memories. For this reason, we humbly come to you with hope and ask you to consider our family for this opportunity. Receiving a home would mean more to us than words can express and would allow us to continue building the future we dream of for our children. We are infinitely grateful for your time, your consideration, and the opportunity to share our story.