Sanchez Colorado - New Leaf (Purple Team)

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

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Paula

Age: 48 years old

Job: Corn stand

Salary weekly: $81 US

FATHER: Bernardino

Age: 52 years old

Job: Mason helper

Salary weekly: $189 US

CHILDREN:

Miguel Angel - 16 years old

Allison - 10 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, we are a family with five children, two of whom are still minors. My husband works as a construction laborer and I sell corn on the street. A few years ago, we managed to acquire a plot of land and, thanks to God, we built a small wooden house. However, we are still making payments on the land, which has prevented us from improving our home, and that is why we are requesting your valuable help. Currently, my brother, my mother, and one of my adult daughters—along with her husband and their young children—also live with us, so we are many people sharing the same space. Our home is very cold, and during the rainy season, water leaks through the walls, which causes the children to get sick frequently. That season is approaching, and we are very worried about not having a proper place to live. We sincerely thank you for your time, dedication, and the help you provide to so many families.

Calleros Rivera - Niewald - Small group (Red Team)

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

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Ana

Age: 40 years old

Job: Fleamarket

Salary weekly: $162 US

FATHER: Saul

Age: 43 years old

Job: Kitchen helper

Salary weekly: $159 US

CHILDREN:

Saul - 10 years old

Ana - 17 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, we have been living in Tijuana for 19 years, renting different houses while trying to pay lower rent since we don't have a job that allows us to qualify for a loan to build. In 2018, we had the opportunity to start the process of acquiring a piece of land, so since then we’ve been paying both rent and land payments. During the pandemic, we almost lost the land, but out of the desire to own something, we started cleaning the lot and managed to get electricity and potable water. We were about to build a small wooden room, but unfortunately, my mother-in-law had a stroke, and all our savings went toward her medical care. Recently, we heard about your organization and, with all our faith, asking God for help, we submitted our application. We want to move to our land, especially because the house we currently rent is in poor condition—the roof is falling apart, there’s a lot of moisture, and the rainy season is approaching. We have the hope that our daughter can begin university while already living in a home of our own.

Vazquez Sanchez - Calvary Paur (Yellow Team)

Date Build: Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th, January 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Maria

Age: 30 years old

FATHER: Rey David

Age: 30 years old

Job: Restaurant worker

Salary weekly: $162 US

CHILDREN:

Reyna - 12 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, receive a warm greeting. I want to share a bit of my story and the reason why I am requesting support for a home. I currently live in my parents' house; they let us use a small room that measures 3.5 by 3.5 meters. We don’t have a kitchen—this single room is where we sleep, and it serves as our home. With great sacrifice, we have been making payments on a plot of land, dreaming of one day having a home of our own and the privacy that comes with it. However, due to financial limitations, we have not yet been able to achieve that dream. Having a dignified space to call our own—a place to create happy memories—would be a great blessing for us. I thank God first and foremost, and I thank you for being part of our story. My family and I are deeply grateful for your time, your attention, and for considering us. We are here and willing to do whatever is needed.

Hernandez Hernandez - Calvary Paur (Purple Team)

Hernandez Hernandez - Calvary Paur (Purple Team)

Date Build: Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th, January 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Anayeli

Age: 35 years old

Job: Food vendor

Salary weekly: $121 US

FATHER: Jhair

Age: 28 years old

Job: Food vendor

Salary weekly: $125 US

CHILDREN:

Cristofer - 11 years old

Isaac - 3 months old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, we are a family of four, and we are reaching out with the hope of receiving your support to have a dignified home. We arrived in Baja California three years ago with the dream of building a better future for our son, since in our hometown there were very few job opportunities. We moved to Rosarito and began working hard. After two years of effort, we managed to buy a small plot of land. With much hope, we poured a concrete slab and started building a room, but we couldn’t finish it because I became pregnant and had to stop working. Covering all expenses alone has been very difficult for my husband. We moved onto the land and started selling food from home to get by. Shortly after, my husband lost his job due to layoffs, so now we both sell food together. We don’t have a stable income — some days are good, others not so much. These have been difficult times, which is why we humbly ask for your help to have a proper house where our children can grow up safely and with stability. Thank you so much for your attention and for the hope you bring to so many families.

Hidalgo Ocampo - Calvary Paur (Red Team)

Date Build: Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th , January 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Lesly Ariana

Age: 24 years old

FATHER: Carlos

Age: 29 years old

Job: - Garbage collector

Salary weekly: $190 US

CHILDREN:

Lian Isaac - 3 years old

Alexander - 8 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, about four years ago, we arrived in Tijuana from Guerrero with many dreams and goals to grow as individuals and build a better future. We are asking for your support because a year and a half ago, we had the opportunity to acquire a property through payments, and we accepted it with the hope of moving in after paying the down payment. Our plan was to build a small wooden room, since we are a small family, but things didn’t go as expected. Our little boy had to undergo emergency surgery for two hernias because he couldn’t keep food down and one night he was in severe pain, so we had to rush him to the ER. Since the public hospital didn’t have a pediatrician available, we had to go to a private clinic. Thankfully, our baby is now healthy, but financially we haven’t been able to recover. We currently live in a high-risk area near a ravine with wild animals and no drainage or septic system, which makes hygiene and safety difficult. We turn to you with the hope of being able to leave this place and give our children a safe and clean home. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your attention and for the hope you give to so many families. We trust that God will repay you for all you do.

Ibarra Rojas - Calvary Paur (Green Team)

Date Build: Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th , January 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Anahi

Age: 30 years old

Job: Sales

Salary weekly: $80 US

FATHER: Gerardo

Age: 39 years old

Job: Sales

Salary weekly: $125 US

CHILDREN:

Alfonso - 11 years old

Kailany - 2 months old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, I write to you with the utmost respect to kindly request your support. We are a humble and hardworking family who make a living collecting and removing debris, trash, and doing all kinds of small jobs. It has been very difficult for us to build a house on our own. We are originally from Michoacán, and I came here with the dream of having a home for myself and my son. I got together with my partner, but his house burned down and we lost everything. Since the land belonged to his brother, we decided to start saving to buy our own. During this time, I became pregnant and now we have a 2-month-old baby. For now, we are living in a trailer that was given to us, but we would love to have a safe and stable place for our children. We hold on to the hope that very soon we will have something of our own, with God’s help and yours. Thank you so much!

Martinez Tapia - Trinity Pres / Santa Ana (Yellow Team)

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

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Karina

Age: 31 years old

FATHER: Edgar

Age: 30 years old

Job: Fleamarket seller

Salary weekly: $162 US

CHILDREN:

Emily - 9 years old

Evelyn - 8 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, my name is Angélica Karina, I am 31 years old and was born in Tijuana, though my parents are originally from Guadalajara. I live in a domestic partnership with Edgar Martínez Cárdenas, who is from Michoacán. We have been together for nearly 12 years and have two beautiful daughters whom we love deeply. Our journey has not been easy—at the beginning, Edgar didn’t have a job or documents, and we lived in my mother’s house with her partner. Due to disagreements, we were often asked to leave. We went through many difficult situations, including living in borrowed homes and surviving on very little income. We had our two daughters, both delivered via cesarean section, and due to Edgar’s undocumented status, we couldn’t register them right away. Over time, Edgar started working at a market, earning just enough for our daily needs, and although it was hard, we stayed united. My father-in-law has been a great support, and with his help, in October 2024 we were able to make a down payment on a piece of land, hoping to stop renting and finally have something of our own. However, it has been very difficult to afford both the land payments and rent, but we continue with faith and determination. We promised our daughters their own room, and it would mean the world to us to fulfill that promise. Thank you so much for taking the time to read our story and for giving us the opportunity to apply for a Casa de Esperanza.

Mendez Chun - Trinity Pres / Santa Ana (Purple Team)

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

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Teresa

Age: 48 years old

FATHER: Librado

Age: 49 years old

Job: Mason helper

Salary weekly: $189 US

CHILDREN:

Heidi - 18 years old

Hanna - 16 years old

Diana Sarahi - 14 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, may God bless you. I came to Tijuana at the age of 20 in search of a better life; I am originally from Chiapas. For many years, I rented a home with my parents until, through great effort, we were able to buy a piece of land and build a small wooden house where I lived with my parents, siblings, my wife, and our children. However, soon after moving in, we began receiving threats because we lived in a dangerous area. One day, we were brutally attacked—my father, my siblings, a cousin, and I were beaten. It was one of the worst days of our lives. Thankfully, the police, ambulance, and firefighters arrived, but we were left seriously injured and spent time in intensive care. We had to sell the land we had worked so hard to buy in order to pay for our recovery, as we were unable to work. We returned to renting for many years. Despite everything, we were poor but happy and united—until the pandemic came and my wife passed away. I fell into a deep depression and loneliness until I met my current partner, who has been a gift from God. Through her, I came to know God and His greatness, as she comes from a Christian family. She has loved and cared for my children from the very beginning. Together, we have rebuilt our lives, and as a family we now seek God with faith and hope. We pray with all our hearts to be blessed with a Casa de Esperanza. Thank you for taking the time to read our story.

Gonzalez Perez - Trinity Pres / Santa Ana (Red Team)

Date Build: Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th, January 2026 FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Vianey

Age: 30 years old

FATHER: Eric

Age: 32 years old

Job: Makes Tamales

Salary weekly: $146 US

CHILDREN:

Roxane Brigitte - 9 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, we are a young couple who have faced many challenges since deciding to build a life together. When our daughter was born, my husband could no longer care for his brother, which led to a very tense family situation. Since then, we have worked hard to acquire a plot of land and, through loans and effort, we built a small room that serves as our refuge, although it still lacks many basic needs. A year ago, our daughter was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and early puberty. Sadly, she has experienced bullying, discrimination, and abuse, and it has been frustrating as parents to hear that people don't want to deal with her condition. She is on medication and attends appointments at Clinics 1 and 20, along with psychological care that the public healthcare system (IMSS) does not cover. Because of all these expenses, we haven’t been able to improve our living space, which still has a dirt floor and a tarp roof. Some days are very difficult and leave us feeling hopeless. When we learned about your program through Facebook, we felt renewed hope in being able to request your support. With faith and all our heart, we ask for your help in giving our daughter a safe, dignified home. We have nothing material to offer in return—only our deepest and most sincere gratitude.

Jimenez Hernandez - Trinity Pres / Santa Ana (Green Team)

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

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Evelin

Age: 31 years old

Job: Flea market saleswoman

Salary weekly: $137 US

CHILDREN:

Fernanda - 13 years old

Ezequiel - 7 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, I have two children. Camila, who is 13, has a disability; she was diagnosed with epilepsy and autism when she turned one. She suffers an average of 10 seizures per month, speaks very little, and has to take about 15 pills daily. It has been a constant struggle caring for her. Ezequiel, on the other hand, is a healthy boy. Their father passed away four years ago due to COVID-19, and since then I have been doing my best to raise them on my own. However, it's been very difficult to find a regular job because of Camila’s condition. I work cleaning houses, and my sisters help us when they can. My greatest wish is to provide my children with a small house where they can have peace and stability—a true home. I would be deeply grateful if you could give us the opportunity to live with dignity. For now, we live in a small wooden room with a tarp roof; our neighbor kindly lets us use his bathroom and kitchen. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Lopez Flores - Trinity Pres / Santa Ana (Blue Team)

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

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Adriana

Age: 35 years old

Job: Factory worker

Salary weekly: $140 US

CHILDREN:

Venus Zoe - 16 years old

Ian Naim - 11 years old

Luna Gissel - 3 months old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, I am a mother of three children. Four years ago, my father passed away, and since then, we have been living with my mother and sister, as I separated from my partner due to his increasingly violent behavior. We met at work and, after three years together, decided to live as a family. I continued working while my mother cared for the children, but eventually, we decided that I would stay home to focus on their education. After my father’s passing, tensions between my partner and my family grew unbearable, putting me in a very difficult position. We moved to a house provided by his parents, but he no longer allowed me to see my family. After the pandemic, he lost his job and we both tried to get by selling whatever we could. Although his family supported us, he became more aggressive until, with the help of a friend, I managed to escape. I returned to my mother’s home, where we now live with the support of each other, the widow’s pension, and my sister’s income—she even left school to work. The house is very small, with only two rooms, one bathroom, and a shared space for the stove, refrigerator, and dining table. Recently, I found out I’m pregnant again—something unexpected but which I now see as a blessing. For this reason, I humbly ask for your support in helping us build a dignified home for my children. I truly thank you for allowing me to share my story.

Melendrez Acosta - Weaver (Red Team)

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

FAMILY INFORMATION

FATHER: Fernando

Age: 49 years old

Job: Factory worker

Salary weekly: $162 US

CHILDREN:

Jesus - 15 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, I respectfully inform you that we are the Melendrez Acosta family. I am a single father and solely responsible for the care and upbringing of my two children. Our financial situation is difficult, which is why I am reaching out to request your valuable support in building a dignified home for us. We are truly grateful for the opportunity you offer to families like ours, and we trust that God will bless you for your noble work.

Reyna Sandoval - West Des Moines Christian Church - (Blue Team)

Date Build: Friday 2nd - Saturday 3d , January 2026

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Anai

Age: 34 years old

Job: Factory worker

Salary weekly: $162 US

CHILDREN:

Naomi -17 years old

Kimberly - 13 years old

Odeth - 11 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, I was born in the town of Barra in Suchiate, Chiapas. My mother, Socorro, had eleven children, and my father left when I was seven years old in search of a better future for his family. At the age of eleven, I began working on a banana plantation while I was still in fifth grade, because I saw that my mother didn’t have enough to feed us all. Five of my siblings went their own way, and only a few of us remained at home. When I was 16, I met the father of my oldest daughter, but our relationship could not continue due to constant interference from his family. We were both teenagers and didn’t understand life very well. When we separated, I was already pregnant with my second daughter, although I didn’t know it at the time. To this day, I have not heard from him again. At 20, I tried to rebuild my life and had my third daughter, but the relationship ended because of infidelity. I returned to live with my mother, who helps me take care of my daughters since I must keep working. One of my sisters was already working in Tijuana, so we decided to move there to start over. Thankfully, I was able to finish both elementary and middle school. My oldest daughter was burned with hot oil when she was nine years old, and she continues receiving treatment at the IMSS, as the burns still cause her pain. My sister and I bought a plot of land, and our biggest dream is to have a decent roof over our family’s head, stop paying rent, and live with a bit more ease. I humbly ask for your support with all my heart.

Sanchez Payan - Crossroads Christian Church (Orange Team)

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

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Daniela

Age: 29 years old

Job: Merchant

Salary weekly: $80 US

FATHER: Antonio

Age: 56 years old

CHILDREN:

Criss Angel - 8 months old

Luna Azul - 2 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, I would like to have a House of Hope because a couple of months ago I had a heart attack, and since I am diabetic and hypertensive, I am at risk of having another one. I can no longer work, and currently, only the mother of my children is working. Our income is very low and only covers the most basic needs, so we have no way of building a proper house for our children. I am deeply worried that if I have another heart attack, my family will be left unprotected. We would be truly grateful if you could help us. I attend my medical checkups and exams, and even though I wish I weren’t sick, I sometimes feel like a burden to my wife and kids. When expenses pile up, my wife’s family helps us so the children don’t have to struggle as much. We know that God is with us and that He will not leave us. We have faith that we will be able to get a safe place where our children can grow up with dignity. We humbly ask for your support in the name of our Lord Jesus. May God always bless you!

Villanueva Espindola - ACT - Leadership (Green Team)

Date Build: Saturday 6th, December 2025

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Beatriz

Age: 34 years old

Job: House cleaner

Salary weekly: $108 US

CHILDREN:

Ana Luisa - 15 years old

Arisbeth - 6 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, my name is Beatriz, I am from Puebla, and I am a single mother of two daughters. I arrived in Tijuana nine years ago in search of a better life—at that time, my eldest daughter was six years old. Later, I met a young man and we moved in together; he helped care for my daughter while I worked. During that time, I became pregnant, and we also started taking Ana Luisa to the doctor because she wasn’t speaking or understanding us. We were referred to CRIT, where she was diagnosed with an intellectual disability and was recommended for speech therapy. When Arisbeth was born and the COVID pandemic hit, the general hospital stopped providing her care. Around that same time, I received the heartbreaking news that my mother had passed away. I was devastated—without a mother, having never met my father, and now fully responsible for my daughters as my partner decided to leave us. I couldn’t find work due to the pandemic, so I began selling our furniture. Later, I moved in with a friend and started selling food, then found a job as a nanny while a neighbor helped watch my daughters. Unfortunately, problems with my friend forced me to leave, but thankfully another kind neighbor took us in and even helped me find a job cleaning houses. Sadly, COVID left me with lung issues and anemia, so I get sick frequently. Eventually, I had to leave that home too and ended up in an unsafe place for my daughters. Tired of moving constantly, I made a promise to myself to buy a plot of land and finally did, thank God. However, due to my daughter’s school situation, I had to stop working again, and things went downhill financially. I began selling food, and my sister later moved in with us and helps with half the rent, though it's not a long-term solution since she may marry soon. I now have a stable job, the pay is low, but my employer allows me to leave early to pick up my daughter and in return gives us food, groceries, or clothes. For all these reasons, I haven’t been able to build even a small room for us, so we can live in peace. I truly thank you for your attention and hope that I may receive the blessing of a home for my daughters and me.

Martinez Orea - ACT - Leadership (Green Team)

Date Build: Saturday 6th, December 2025

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Maria

Age: 39 years old

Job: Pharmacy cashier

Salary weekly: $172 US

FATHER: Jose Antonio

Age: 47 years old

Job: disability pension

Salary weekly: $70 US

CHILDREN:

Grecia - 19 years old

Santiago - 13 years old

Melani - 2 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, my name is Maria, and I am requesting a small house through your organization because I am the only one working, as my husband is unable to do so. He is disabled and cannot find employment, and the small pension he receives is not enough. We are a low-income family with very limited resources, and almost everything we earn goes toward covering expenses for our two young children. From the bottom of our hearts, we ask for your support.

Cortes Muñoz - ACT - Leadership (Blue Team)

Date Build: Saturday 6th, December 2025

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Dania

Age: 29 years old

FATHER: Guillermo

Age: 32 years old

Job: Factory worker

Salary weekly: $243 US

CHILDREN:

Britany - 10 years old

Guillermo - 2 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, we are a small family of four. We met 16 years ago and have been together for 13. We used to live with my parents in Ensenada, as they supported us. That’s where our first daughter was born. My husband has always been the provider, and I have stayed home. We got by with his salary and the help of our families. We moved to Tijuana looking for better job opportunities. At first, we lived with my sisters-in-law while we got on our feet, then we moved out to rent a place of our own for more privacy. We found a place close to my husband’s job so he could walk and save on transportation costs. While renting, some friends encouraged us to start paying for a plot of land, and they allowed us to build a small wooden room on their property in the meantime. It was a blessing because instead of paying rent, we used that money to make payments on our land. The room had no floor, and we used a black plastic sheet for the roof, so when the rains came, everything got soaked and muddy, and no one lived nearby back then. Slowly, the area started to fill with more families. We lived there for three years, and during that time, our second baby was born. Eventually, we were allowed to move onto our own land, so we poured a concrete floor and built a basic structure. We’ve been living here for a year now, but it’s not very spacious. That’s why I’m asking for your support—to turn our house into a warm and welcoming home. We have faith that you can help us. Thank you.

Fernandez Lopez - Avodah Community (Blue Team)

Date Build: Sunday 28th - Monday 29th, December 2025

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Norma

Age: 45 years old

Job: Sales

Salary weekly: $162 US

CHILDREN:

Angel Rafael - 15 years old

Elias Roberto - 17 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, I respectfully and humbly write to request your valuable help in building a dignified home for my children. We are currently living in very difficult conditions: my two teenage children and I share a small wooden room with no cement floor. Despite our situation, my children are attending high school and help me as much as they can. They are responsible young people with a strong desire to get ahead. To make ends meet, the three of us work on weekends at the street market selling stuffed animals. This helps us cover the basics, but we haven’t been able to save enough to improve our living conditions. I was recently diagnosed with gallstones, which has affected my health and prevented me from working at full capacity. I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to read my request. May God bless you for this noble work.

Gonzalez Vargas - Eastside Church (Brown Team)

Date Build: Monday 24th - Tuesday 26th , November 2025

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Adeline

Age: 32 years old

Job: House cleaner

Salary weekly: $230 US

FATHER: Julio

Age: 33 years old

Job: Seasonal worker

Salary weekly: $100 US

CHILDREN:

Zaid - 5 years old

Herrera Gonzalez - Bringhurst (Red Team)

Date Build: Friday 28th - Saturday 29th, November 2025

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Edith

Age: 35 years old

FATHER: Cristian

Age: 32 years old

Job: mason

Salary weekly: $189 US

CHILDREN:

Dilan- 8 years old

Cristian - 10 years old

Brandon - 14 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, first of all, I want to thank God and all of you for giving us this opportunity—a true ray of hope. My husband and I met 11 years ago; at the time, I was a single mother to one child. We later got married and rented a home for three years. My husband works as a construction worker, and I support him by selling second-hand items at the street market, since I don’t have a steady job because I take care of our children. For the past eight years, we’ve been living with my parents as a way to receive some financial support. However, it has been a constant struggle, as my brother and his family also live there, which often leads to conflict. Thankfully, God gave us the opportunity to acquire a piece of land through payments—this represents our biggest dream: to have a home of our own. It once felt like a distant dream, but after hearing many stories of families helped by Casas de Esperanza, we pray with all our hearts that we too may be blessed. We are truly grateful for being heard.