Date Build: Saturday 04th - Sunday 05th, January 2025
FAMILY INFORMATION
MOTHER: Fatima
Age: 24 years old
Job: street seller
Salary weekly: $25 US
FATHER: Jesus
Age: 29 years old
Job: factory worker
Salary weekly: $120 US
CHILDREN:
Alexia - 3 years old
LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:
To whom it may concern, my name is Fátima Lizbeth Reyes Jiménez. I am 24 years old and currently work as a street vendor. My family and I moved to Tijuana a year and a half ago from Michoacán, seeking safety due to the violence and insecurity in our home state. I live here with my daughter, Alexia Elizabeth, and my partner, Jesús Sánchez Garibo. When we arrived, we were fortunate to stay with relatives who welcomed us into their home. My partner quickly found a job, but his income was not enough to cover our basic needs, especially since our daughter was still very young and required special care. He took on a second job to help us make ends meet, working long hours without rest. I tried to find a job that would allow me to care for my daughter, but I was unsuccessful. Feeling desperate, I decided to learn how to cut men’s hair. With very limited resources, I started working in what i would be able. I always take my daughter with me, as I have no one to watch her, and I do not feel comfortable leaving her in a daycare for safety reasons. Our most pressing challenge now is finding a stable home. We have been renting, but the landlord has asked us to move out. We have begged for more time to avoid ending up on the streets, as that would endanger our daughter. We have worked hard to prepare the plot of land we purchased, but we lack the resources to build even a small room where we can live. I decided to reach out to your organization, known for supporting vulnerable families, in the hopes that you can help us achieve our dream of having a safe and decent home. We are deeply grateful for your time and for all the help you provide to families in need. May God bless you and your families always.