Date Build: Friday 18th - Saturday 19th, October 2024
FAMILY INFORMATION
MOTHER: Alondra
Age: 38 years old
Job: Donut seller
Salary weekly: $70 US
FATHER: Santos
Age: 49 years old
Job: Construction worker
Salary weekly: $160 US
CHILDREN:
Alondra - 19 years old
Betsy - 16 years old
LETTER FROM THE FAMILY: Hello Homes of Hope my name is Santos. I am 49 years old and together with my family we are writing you the following letter. I have kindly asked for your support to be able to have a better house since we are a family with limited resources. We are a hard-working family that has gone through many unpleasant situations. First we lived in a sister's house who later kicked us out of her house even though she knew I had nowhere to be with my family. But thanks to God a person lent us a space to build a house, which unfortunately this same person later asked us to vacate her land. That was when my family and I decided to buy a piece of land, which I am still paying for. While my wife and daughters sell peanuts and other snacks at the traffic lights, I work at the cemetery. With our salaries we managed to pay the down payment on the land we own right now. And so we built a house on the site with pieces of wood. We are currently living on our land, last time the power went out. But I firmly believe that God has put you guys on our path to give us the blessing of having a better house. My house is made up of pieces of wood and plastic tarps. When it rains, water gets in from underneath as our house has no floor. Our family has not received any support from any other organization. Sometimes I start to cry because I cannot give my family a better home, and on birthdays I cannot give them a gift. I am already tired, so I ask you from the bottom of my heart to help me. Thank you so much for considering us for a Home of Hope!