Arcos Hernandez
Date Build: TBD
FAMILY INFORMATION
MOTHER: Jessica
Age: 31 years old
Job: House cleaner
Salary weekly: $163 US
CHILDREN:
Kevin - 12 years old
Ian - 6 years old
Nathan - 4 years old
LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:
Dear Homes of Hope, I was born in the town of Copalillo, Veracruz. I am a single mother of three children, one of whom has cerebral palsy. When I lived in my hometown, I worked in the fields doing whatever seasonal jobs were available, such as harvesting lemons and corn, and washing clothes for other families. My mother also lives with us. She was the first to move to Tijuana after hearing there were many job opportunities, and later I decided to follow her. However, when I arrived, I was surprised to find that we were living in a very small place, and the landlord did not want children there. Finding work was difficult because my son requires a great deal of care and attention, so my mother made the sacrifice of leaving her job in order to care for the children while I looked for work. Thanks to God, we eventually found another room to rent where children were welcome, and the owners themselves recommended me for house-cleaning jobs. They also encouraged me to take my son to the CRIT rehabilitation center, and now he receives therapy every week. I am so grateful because I have seen tremendous progress in him, and that gives me the strength and motivation to keep working hard. My children are growing up quickly—one will soon begin middle school, another will start kindergarten, and with that come even more expenses. For the past four years, I have been making payments on a piece of land, but I have not been able to build a home on it yet. That is why I am so grateful for the opportunity you are giving families like ours. May God bless you abundantly for your kindness and generosity.