SALAZAR TAPIA - Grace Prep/Porters (Pink Team)

SALAZAR TAPIA

Date Build: Sunday 24th - Monday 25th, May 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

FATHER: Luis

Age: 34 years old

Job: Works in a farm

Salary weekly: $154 US

CHILDREN:

Aylin - 10 years old

Jake - 8 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, I was born in Oaxaca, where I lived only with my mother, as she separated from my father due to domestic violence. When I was three years old, we moved to the United States, where I studied, but at the age of twelve I began working to help my mother, since my father never supported us. As a young person, I made many mistakes and poor decisions, which led to me being incarcerated, and at nineteen I was deported. At twenty-one, I decided to start a family; we were together for five years, but it did not work out, so we separated in order to provide a healthier environment for our children. To this day, my children are my priority and take up all my time. Their mother is now with someone else, and my children did not feel comfortable there because they were mistreated, so they now live with me. It has not been easy, as we live in a small, deteriorated trailer. I would like to provide them with something more comfortable, safe, and stable, which is why I purchased a piece of land. Thank you very much for taking the time to consider my situation. Whatever happens, I trust that it is part of God’s plan.

HURTADO ROJAS - New Life Church (Red Team)

HURTADO ROJAS

Date Build: Saturday 23rd - Sunday 24th, May 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Rosalba

Age: 41 years old

Job: Makes tortillas

Salary weekly: $128 US

FATHER: Xaime

Age: 54 years old

Job: Autozone

Salary weekly: $138 US

CHILDREN:

Xarallely - 1 year old

Manuel - 9 years old

Pablo - 13 years old

Yareli - 16 years old

Anallely - 19 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, We are originally from Morelia, Michoacán, where we rented a home and ran a small food business, but my partner became ill and that consumed all of our savings. In that situation, an aunt in Tijuana told us she would help us if we moved here, but when we arrived, things were very different—we were treated like servants, doing household chores and caring for her grandmother. My husband eventually found a job as a driver at AutoZone, and we began the process of purchasing a piece of land so we could live in peace. We left my aunt’s home and started renting, but we were soon asked to leave. A neighbor offered us space in his garage to build a small room, but in the end, he took advantage of us and kept our belongings. Later, family members lent us a trailer, which we placed on our land, but it is not large enough for all of us. In the midst of all this, God showed us grace through a neighbor who allowed us to use a room and her bathroom, and even the man who had taken our things has returned some items, including a water tank and a container. During this time, one of our children suffered a head injury from a fall, and the medical care was very expensive, using up the little savings we had. Despite everything, we believe God is great and has placed you in our path so we might be considered for a Casa de Esperanza. We are deeply grateful.

QUINTERO CRUZ - New Life Church (Green Team)

QUINTERO CRUZ

Date Build: Saturday 23rd - Sunday 24th, May 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Angelica

Age: 25 years old

Job: Beauty salon

Salary weekly: $140 US

FATHER: Alejandro

Age: 27 years old

Job: Gas station

Salary weekly: $142 US

CHILDREN:

Allison - 5 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, it is a pleasure to greet you. We were both born in Tijuana, and in 2016 I met my husband and we began our relationship when we were 15 and 17 years old. Shortly after, my parents had differences and decided to separate. My mother later entered into another relationship with someone I never got along with, and he eventually forced me to leave the house. My father is not a bad person, but he struggles with alcoholism and is not stable. My boyfriend spoke with his family, and they gave me the opportunity to live with them, even though the space was very small. After three months, we were lent a house, but everything was far away, and we went through many hardships while I was still studying. Little by little, we were able to acquire some basic things, and eventually the owner of the house began charging us rent, which we continue to pay to this day. We also had the opportunity to purchase a piece of land, which we are paying for together. With the arrival of our daughter Allison, we became stronger—she is the light that was missing in our lives. That is why we are asking for a home, so she can have her own space, a place where she can grow up and cherish many memories. We also want to thank you for the great blessings and efforts you make every day for families like ours.

BALTAZAR AGUILAR - New Life Church (Blue Team)

BALTAZAR AGUILAR

Date Build: Saturday 23rd - Sunday 24th, May 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

FATHER: Jose

Age: 41 years old

Job: Mason

Salary weekly: $202 US

MOTHER: Anahi

Age: 42 years old

CHILDREN:

Belkis - 13 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, we are originally from the state of Guerrero, but we moved to Tijuana, where our daughter was born. At that time, we were living in a borrowed house, and I was working in a factory, but our income was barely enough to cover diapers, milk, and basic household expenses. Because of this, I decided to switch to working in construction. Unfortunately, we had a misunderstanding with the homeowners, so we had to leave and began moving from one rental to another. We grew tired of constantly relocating, and our belongings were often damaged, so we decided to purchase a piece of land to finally have some stability. We began buying second-hand wood to build small rooms, but we became ill, and all our savings were spent on medical expenses. We were only able to build one small room, which is where we currently live; we have just one bed where my wife and daughter sleep, and I use a mat on the floor. Due to all the moving, our daughter now attends an open school on weekends because we did not have a stable place to enroll her. Despite everything, we continue to serve in our church—my daughter is part of the tambourine ministry, and we are trying to afford her uniform. In this way, we support the work of sharing God’s Word, and He has sustained us until now.

TALAVERA LEMUS - Happy Homes (Orange Team)

TALAVERA LEMUS

Date Build: Saturday 23rd - Sunday 24th, May 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Luz Clarita

Age: 31 years old

Job: Cleanse houses

Salary weekly: $140 US

CHILDREN:

Jesus Armando - 13 years old

Edgar - 8 years old

Alexander - 3 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, we are originally from Michoacán. We met in 2009 at a party, and he told me he lived in Rosarito. We stayed in touch throughout that year, and in 2010, when he returned to Michoacán, we decided to start a life together. I moved in with his parents, and in 2012 our son was born. Later, we got married in the church and decided to rent a small room to have more space. As time went on, we chose to grow our family and had two more children. We used all our savings to purchase a piece of land and planned to build two small rooms, but my husband became ill and suffered facial paralysis, so we had to postpone our plans. In 2024, my husband passed away in an accident, and we had to move back in with my in-laws. I began working cleaning houses, and my mother-in-law helps by taking care of the children. Right now, we are going through a very difficult situation, which is why we are reaching out to you in hopes of finding a stable home. I work very hard and promised my family that we would have a safe and dignified home. Your support would help us take an important step toward fulfilling that promise, and for that, I am truly grateful.

PIÑA DIONISIO - Happy Homes (Purple Team)

PIÑA DIONISIO

Date Build: Saturday 23rd - Sunday 24th, May 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Vanessa

Age: 33 years old

Job: Hisense factory

Salary weekly: $128 US

CHILDREN:

America - 7 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, I was born in the State of Mexico, and I moved here seven years ago because I was expecting my daughter and my partner did not want to support me. Since I had no one to help me and my mother had already moved here, I came to live with her. I looked for a job as a teaching assistant but was unable to find one, so I ended up working night shifts in a factory, which was very exhausting. I now work from 4:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. My daughter is in second grade in the afternoon shift, so I take her to school and my mother picks her up. The relationship between my mother and her partner was not good—he was very controlling and did not like that my daughter and I were living there. He treated us poorly, which is why I decided to buy a piece of land and leave that environment. As a single mother, it has been difficult to build something of my own, but I am moving forward step by step. I even bought a small car to get to work. My mother has now left her partner and is living with us, and recently she was diagnosed with diabetes and anemia, so I am doing my best to care for her. I would be very grateful for the blessing of having a home for the three of us, as that is our dream—to have a safe and loving place to call our own. Thank you.

MARTINEZ LUIS - Qmissions (Yellow Team)

MARTINEZ LUIS

Date Build: Saturday 23rd - Sunday 24th, May 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Maria

Age: 58 years old

Job: YWAM Kitchen

Salary weekly: $170 US

FATHER: Gabriel

Age: 61 years old

Job: Disability pensioner

Salary weekly: $45 US

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, through these lines, I would like to share that I live in a common-law relationship with María Susana, and we have been together for 26 years. I have a permanent hearing disability, which prevents me from working in a formal job. The house where we currently live is in very poor condition, as it is made of old wood and we have not been able to repair it; any help you could provide would be a great blessing. María previously worked in a factory but was laid off due to staff cuts. A neighbor later told her about a job at YWAM, and she started working there, but it is very far from our home, and getting there is difficult since she does not have a car and has to rely on rides every day to make it to work.

ASTORGA FLORES - PNW Mission home builders (Brown Team)

ASTORGA FLORES

Date Build: Friday 22nd - Saturday 23rd, May 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Dana

Age: 25 years old

Job: Gas station

Salary weekly: $280 US

CHILDREN:

Naidelyn - 3 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, I am a single mother of a three-year-old daughter, and I have been living with my paternal grandmother for about two years. I was born in Tijuana; one of my brothers was killed seven years ago, and another is currently in prison. My parents separated because my father struggled with drug addiction, and during that time we stopped going to church, which led me to blame God for everything, although later I came to understand that this is not how God works. Some time later, my mother met someone else and we moved into his home, where I met the father of my daughter. When I told him I was pregnant, he refused to take responsibility and wanted me to have an abortion, but I chose not to. Just days before giving birth, my stepfather forced me out of the house, and my mother did not help me, so an aunt allowed me to stay with her. Shortly after my daughter was born, I rented a small room so I would not have to depend on others. About a year later, my grandmother began having problems with my grandfather, and since I needed someone to help care for my daughter so I could continue working, we moved in together. I later changed jobs to work at a gas station, and little by little we saved for the down payment on a piece of land. At that time, my father was doing better and helped me build a small room. We are grateful to have something of our own, to no longer pay rent, and to provide stability for my daughter, but we have not been able to build a proper home. Thank you for this opportunity.

Hernandez Olmedo - Master Electronics (Orange Team)

HERNANDEZ OLMEDO

Date Build: Saturday 16h - Sunday 17th, May 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Adamaris

Age: 27 years old

FATHER: Luis

Age: 33 years old

Job: Mason helper

Salary weekly: $171 US

CHILDREN:

Joshua - 3 years old

Ian - 2 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, I am here respectfully requesting your support to obtain a dignified home for my family and me. We are currently living in unsafe and inadequate conditions and are at risk of being evicted. We are originally from the coast of Oaxaca, but due to financial hardship we came here in search of a better future. On our way, we first went to Michoacán, but the presence of organized crime made it very difficult to stay. When we heard about the possibility of seeking asylum, we decided to come to Tijuana, but shortly after arriving, the asylum process was closed. My husband found work through an uncle, but the pay is very low, and I stayed home caring for our baby, who still needed milk and diapers, while also being pregnant with our second child. We were living with my aunt, but suddenly she asked us to leave. We then stayed with a friend, feeling uncertain and overwhelmed, not knowing what to do, but asking God for strength to keep going. My husband does not have formal education, so he can only find work in construction, and I began selling homemade desserts to help support us. With great faith in God, we were able to acquire a piece of land and have been making monthly payments, although it has been very difficult. We trust that God has plans for us even when we cannot see them, and we believe in His greatness. I kindly ask you to consider our case so that my children may have a place they can call “our home.” Thank you for taking the time to read our letter, and may God bless you.

MELCHOR VARILLAS - Frye Famly & Friends (Red Team)

MELCHOR VARILLAS

Date Build: Saturday 16h - Sunday 17th, May 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Mayra

Age: 27 years old

Job: House cleaner

Salary weekly: $102 US

FATHER: Luis

Age: 31 years old

Job: Mason helper

Salary weekly: $240 US

CHILDREN:

Diego - 9 years old

Magali - 6 years old

Saul - 5 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, our family is very happy because soon we will be six, as we have a baby on the way. We already own a piece of land, but we have not been able to build on it. We are originally from Puebla, from a small town called San Marcos Tlacoyalco, and we left in search of a better life and better opportunities for our children. Arriving here gave us hope, but we had to start from nothing—finding a job, a place to live, and meeting rental requirements was not easy. Little by little, we managed to save enough to purchase our land. In 2025, I, Carlos, had to undergo spine surgery, which made our goal even more difficult to achieve, as I was unable to work for some time and instead of saving, we began to accumulate debt. Gradually, we have been moving forward, and now we place our hope in God that we may be able to build a home with your support. We are deeply grateful for the hope you have given us to one day have a place where our children can play and feel happy.

BARRON GALLARDO - Summit Church (Green Team)

BARRON GALLARDO

Date Build: Saturday 16h - Sunday 17th, May 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Mayra

Age: 38 years old

Job: community Teacher

Salary weekly: $211 US

CHILDREN:

Angel - 6 years old

Reyna - 5 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, I am a single mother of two wonderful children. I was born in the state of Guerrero; my parents are illiterate, but they made sure my siblings and I received an education. After finishing high school, I decided not to continue studying so I could help with household expenses, as my father had a small shaved ice business, but because it rains a lot there, he sometimes went days without being able to work. Later, my older sister moved to Baja California, and once she was settled, she encouraged me to come as well. It was painful to leave my home, even though I had experienced a childhood marked by physical and emotional violence that left deep scars. I arrived at age 14 to live with an aunt, but her trailer was very small, so my sister and I moved out to rent and also to support our family back in the south. At one of my jobs, I met Miguel, who became the father of my children. I stayed with him for years despite experiencing hardship, hunger, and mistreatment, which I believe was due to the trauma from my childhood. He did not work and became addicted to drugs, while I covered all household expenses and continued supporting my family in Guerrero. His family convinced us to move into a room at their home to avoid paying rent, but later Miguel left rehab, became involved with another woman, and forced me out while I was pregnant and caring for my young child. By God’s grace, a family took me in and supported me. I began selling food and drinks, and during that time I made a promise to myself to achieve my goals—to have a home for my children and a job that would allow me to be close to them, even if we did not have luxuries. Little by little, I have been rebuilding my life. I filed a legal case against Miguel, and now we have shared custody, with him caring for the children on weekends. Through great effort, I was able to save for a down payment on land, and with the help of friends, we built a small wooden room with a bathroom, kitchen, and bedroom. We live in a tight space, but in peace. I kindly ask for your support to help us have a home where my children can have more space and we can continue living in peace. I place everything in God’s hands. Thank you for taking the time to read my story.

GUERRERO CHAVEZ - Faith Fellowship (Blue Team)

GUERRERO CHAVEZ

Date Build: Friday 8th - Saturday 9th, May 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Eva

Age: 45 years old

FATHER: Avelino

Age: 41 years old

Job: Mason helper

Salary weekly: $171 US

CHILDREN:

Olidia - 22 years old

Ximena - 16 years old

Edgar - 7 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, we are originally from the state of Guerrero, and we decided to come to Tijuana in search of a better quality of life. I was able to find work quickly, but it was not easy for my two daughters. After some time, both of them found partners, and my wife and I were left with the children who were still studying, which made things very difficult due to the many expenses. Later, both of my daughters had their babies and faced challenges, so they returned to live with us. Because of this, we decided to purchase a piece of land, but we have not been able to build on it yet. I work as a construction laborer, and during the rainy season work becomes very scarce, so we try to save for those times in order to cover rent and continue paying for the land. That is why we are asking for your support. Thank you for everything.

LOPEZ RAFAEL - The Crossing (men's retreat) (Yellow Team)

LOPEZ RAFAEL

Date Build: Friday 8th - Saturday 9th, May 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Maricela

Age: 38 years old

Job: Substitute Teacher

Salary weekly: $211 US

FATHER: Abad

Age: 35 years old

Job: Factory worker

Salary weekly: $114 US

CHILDREN:

Nicole - 10 years old

Dana - 4 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, blessings to everyone who collaborates with Casas de Esperanza. We are an extended family—my husband and our two daughters, along with my mother and two of her grandchildren, Kevin and Aitana. We currently rent here in Tijuana, where we came due to the violence in our home state of Guerrero. My husband and I arrived 10 years ago when violence increased in Acapulco and many businesses had to close. We gathered what we could for bus fare, and a family gave us shelter in a small room. We arrived with nothing, only two changes of clothes and a diaper bag, but with a strong desire to move forward. Thank God, Abad quickly found work, and little by little we began to get ahead. The following year, my mother and siblings also came, and we rented a small house together. One of my brothers encouraged me to apply for a job at a school, and despite my fears and insecurities, I did—it did not pay much, but I gained experience. Later, I found another job at a school much closer to home, always supported by my mother who helps care for my children. Seven years ago, my brother’s wife left, so my mother took on the responsibility of raising my nephews. Family life is not always easy, as many of us live together, but we understand that to move forward we must strive to live in peace. Abad supports us unconditionally, although he carries a heavy emotional burden from the many family losses he has experienced in recent years—his grandfather, father, brother, and cousin. We have never owned a home, but we were able to purchase a piece of land. We live day to day without luxuries, but we dream of building something for our daughters. We have great hope in this process and in God’s will. Thank you for everything.

ALVARADO GARCIA - The Crossing (men's retreat) (Purple Team)

ALVARADO GARCIA

Date Build: Friday 8th - Saturday 9th, May 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Liliana

Age: 31 years old

Job: House Cleaner

Salary weekly: $172 US

FATHER: Elder

Age: 27 years old

Job: Delivery driver

Salary weekly: $142 US

CHILDREN:

Hanna - 13 years old

Jennifer - 11 years old

Dania - 3 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, my husband is originally from Chiapas, and from a very young age he had to work alongside his father, who is a construction worker. After finishing high school and facing many challenges, he decided to move to Tijuana, which is where we met. I already had two daughters from a previous relationship that did not work out. We decided to start a new family, and at that time I was renting a small room in poor condition, so we began looking for something better. I became pregnant again, and now we have three beautiful daughters. We took a risk and began making payments on a piece of land so we could provide stability for our girls—a place they can call their own, a home where they feel safe. Currently, we are living on our land, enduring cold weather and rain, but we remain united and full of faith, determined not to give up. My husband works as a delivery driver with long hours to support our family, and I clean private homes, bringing my three-year-old daughter with me. That is why I am reaching out to you, and I sincerely appreciate your time and consideration.

AGUIRRE PESTAÑA - The Crossing (men's retreat) (Orange Team)

AGUIRRE PESTAÑA

Date Build: Friday 8th - Saturday 9th, May 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Ana

Age: 27 years old

Job: Factory worker

Salary weekly: $188 US

FATHER: Andres

Age: 27 years old

Job: Night guard

Salary weekly: $171 US

CHILDREN:

Yael - 11 years old

Alexa - 5 years old

Liam - 4 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, I am originally from Veracruz & arrived in Tijuana in 2016; I was coming out of a difficult relationship and had my two-year-old son with me. I went to live at my father’s house while I looked for work, but it was difficult because I was underage. Later, I was lent a house, but with the expenses of diapers and milk, I could not afford to furnish it. Things were going well until my son became ill with salmonella. In 2018, my friend and I began a relationship, and although our family story has not been easy, it has been marked by resilience. We tried to have a baby, but due to ovarian cysts I was unable to, until in 2020 we were blessed with our daughter after a high-risk pregnancy. Sadly, shortly after, we went through a deep crisis caused by a domestic accident that led to legal issues and a family separation, which resulted in depression and addiction problems that affected my health. Today, I write this letter from a completely different place thanks to a rehabilitation process and the unconditional support of my family. I have been sober for four years, and during this time my husband and I have remained united, working hard to provide a safe and healthy environment for our children. Thank God, we both now have stable jobs. Recently, we discovered that our eldest son has hearing problems and we are waiting for surgery. I also have fibroids but have not been able to undergo surgery due to a lack of donors, and I cannot miss work because our income is just enough to get by. Additionally, the house we were renting was sold, and we were asked to leave on short notice, so we had to build a small structure on our land, but it is not enough for the five of us to live comfortably. Our goal is to build a proper room for our children so they can have their own space. That is why we are reaching out to you, to ask if it would be possible for you to support us through your beautiful housing project.

DOMINGUEZ AGUILAR - The Crossing (men's retreat) (Red Team)

DOMINGUEZ AGUILAR

Date Build: Friday 8th - Saturday 9th, May 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Valeria

Age: 28 years old

FATHER: Francisco Javier

Age: 27 years old

Job: gas delivery man

Salary weekly: $114 US

CHILDREN:

Eithan - 8 years old

Jose Enrique - 6 years old

Angel - 5 years old

Ian - 1 year old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, I am originally from Chiapas, but my grandparents brought us to Tijuana when I was three years old, so I feel that this is truly my home. I never knew my father, and my mother passed away when I was six years old. I have four children of different ages, and my partner is a hardworking man with a kind heart who provides for our family. Our children are currently studying, except for our baby. This is my second letter; I had never written something like this before, but today I asked God for help. I feel nervous, but also full of faith and hope. Since June 2024, we have been living on our land after leaving my in-laws’ house with broken hearts because we were asked to leave—my sisters-in-law did not want to hear the normal noise that children make. At first, we lived in our car, then we were lent a small metal house that was very cold, and later a friend blessed us with a small wooden structure. We truly hope to qualify for your support.

REYES ARIAS - The Crossing (men's retreat) (Green Team)

REYES ARIAS

Date Build: Friday 8th - Saturday 9th, May 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Laura

Age: 42 years old

Job: Electrolytes promoter

Salary weekly: $192 US

CHILDREN:

Ismael - 17 years old

Ximena - 7 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, I came to live in Tijuana at my grandparents’ house while I worked and studied, but when they returned to their hometown, my sister and I had to find a place to live. We managed to rent a small room, and I always held onto the dream of having something of my own, something secure. Over time, I met the father of my children, and at first everything was good; our son was born, but when he was two years old, I discovered that while I was taking care of our baby, he was seeing another woman. I started working so I would not depend on him financially. I was two months pregnant when he told me he no longer wanted anything with me and forced me out of the house along with our child. I was left on the street with two children to raise. My sister helped me by giving me a place to stay for seven years, although living together was not always easy. I was able to save enough to make a down payment on a piece of land, and now I live in an apartment that is not in good condition, but I am grateful to have a job that allows me to continue paying for my land. I believe God placed you in my path, as He knows what my family needs. This has been a dream of mine for many years. Thank you for listening to me and for your support.

ALDACO LEON - The Crossing (men's retreat) (Blue Team)

ALDACO LEON

Date Build: Friday 8th - Saturday 9th, May 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

FATHER: Arturo

Age: 49 years old

Job: Cook

Salary weekly: $171 US

CHILDREN:

Bruno - 13 years old

Andrew - 12 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, first of all, I thank God for my family, for our health, and for the support we have received during the difficult times we have gone through. I am originally from Mexico City, from a low-income background but with strong Christian values. At 18, I moved to Tijuana, where I have tried to live a healthy life. At 34, I began a relationship with the mother of my children. Over time, I realized that my eldest son was not biologically mine, but I never said anything because my family means everything to me. Later on, my partner began using drugs, and we went through very difficult times—the hardest of my life—especially as my son Andrew became ill with asthma. The little money we had went toward his medications and my partner’s substance abuse. Eventually, she left home and only returned when she needed money; when I refused, she began to threaten me, so I decided to return to Mexico City. There, we experienced hunger, and since I had no one to help care for my children, I had to leave them alone at times, which forced them to become responsible and mature at a young age. After some time, their mother reached out to them (without them knowing what had happened before), and we decided to return to Tijuana. Over the past three years, we have managed to save enough for a down payment, as our dream is to have our own home. A friend told us about your organization, and we are very excited about the possibility of being part of this blessing. We are currently living in a trailer because rent is very expensive. Thank you for giving us hope.

Perez Amador - Suite Living Senior (Blue Team)

Perez Amador

Date Build: Tuesday 5th - Wednesday 6th, May 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

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

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.

Castillo Quezada - Colorado Uplift (Red Team)

CASTILLO QUEZADA

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.