The Crossing - Santos Gonzalez (Yellow Team)

Date Build: October, Friday 14th - Saturday 15th, 2022

FAMILY INFORMATION:

Father: Gabriel

Age: 30 years old

Profession: worker

Salary Weekly: $ 125 USD

Mother: Diana

Age: 28 years old

Profession: store

Salary Weekly: $ 75 USD

CHILDREN

Name: Alvaro - Age: 3 years old.

Letter from the family:

Thank you for giving us the chance to share our situation with you; why we have the need for a home. We are from southern Mexico, the state of Veracruz. Due to lack of opportunity and work there, we decided to come to Rosarito. We want to be able to give a better life to our son. Since arriving, we have barely been able to keep up with the cost of rent and everything continues to get more expensive. We got a piece of land a couple months back with the intention of building a place of our own. It’s been very difficult to keep up with all our payments and currently my wife is unable to work so that she can take care of our baby. My wife is a volunteer at a Christian community center right and I work at a factory. Thank you for listening to our story, many blessings to all of you. We trust God to take care of our family and our dreams.

The Crossing - Garcia Vargas (Blue Team)

Date Build: October, Friday 14th - Saturday 15th, 2022

FAMILY INFORMATION:

Father: Angel

Age: 21 years old

Profession: worker

Salary Weekly: $ 100 USD

Mother: Areli

Age: 22 years old

Profession: housewife

CHILDREN

Name: Emily - Age: 4 years old.

Letter from the family:

Greetings, my name is Jazmin. I use to live in Michoacan, but moved to Rosarito for a better life and because I thought I could find a good job here. I use to be a single mom and I just wanted to give my daughter a nice life. When I moved here, I came with my dad. At first everything was okay but then one day he asked me to leave his house. I had no where to go until a friend offered me temporary housing with her. Eventually, I also met my partner and we got a piece of land together. We have been saving up and buying building supplies as we are able. We have a bathroom finally and electricity, too. It has been hard work and we have struggled so much. All we have is a small room, we don’t really fit there. I found out that I am pregnant. We want a better place for our children to live but we don’t have the resources to do so. I pray God will send us help, we won’t waste the blessing. We will take very good care of the home. I can even use the home for my work; making pinatas. Thanks for your time, blessings.

The Crossing - Luna Lopez (Red Team)

Date Build: October, Friday 14th - Saturday 15th, 2022

FAMILY INFORMATION:

Father: Jose

Age: 31 years old

Profession: worker

Salary Weekly: $ 150 USD

Mother: Maricruz

Age: 31 years old

Profession: housewife

CHILDREN

Name: Brian - Age: 13 years old.

Name: Jose - Age: 11 years old.

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Jose Manuel. I have two children, Brian and Jose, and my partner’s name is Maricruz. We have been together for 15 years and are originally from the state of Veracruz. I work in construction making about $140 dollars or less a week. The reason I’m writing this letter to you is to ask for help, I just want to give my family a dignified place to live. I tried to build something for them but didn’t have much to do it with. It’s made out of scrap wood and when it’s cold outside, we are also so cold on the inside. Rain can come inside. I really need your help, I would appreciate it so much!

Life Center Church - Coronado Garcia

Date Build: October, Saturday 8th - Sunday 9th, 2022

FAMILY INFORMATION:

Father: Angel

Age: 53 years old

Profession: security guard

Salary Weekly: $ 180 USD

Mother: Brenda

Age: 45 years old

Profession: housewife

CHILDREN

Name: David - Age: 12 years old.

Name: Angel - Age: 13 years old.

Name: Leonel - Age: 19 years old.

Letter from the family:

We write this letter sending blessings your way! There are 5 people in our family, our three boys: David, Angel, and Alex. The place that we are currently living has now been sold. The owner gave us a 3 month warning and now, we desperately need your help! We do have a piece of land but we are without the resources to be able to build on it by ourselves. We pray God will hear our prayers, and that you would too. We are thankful for all the work that you do for families like ours. May God bless the work of your hands as you practicing serving and loving others. Thank you!

Experience - Lopez Garcia (Purple Team)

Date Build: October, Sunday 23th - Monday 24th, 2022

FAMILY INFORMATION:

Father: Cesar

Age: 28 years old

Profession: worker

Salary Weekly: $ 175 USD

Mother: Lorena

Age: 26 years old

Profession: housewife

CHILDREN

Name: Juan - Age: 3 years old.

Name: Lorena - Age: 1 year old.

Letter from the family:

I’m pleased to write this letter to your group, blessings! We reach out to you for help at this time because by ourselves, we are unable to provide a home to our family due to our economic situation. Our greatest desire is for our kids to grow up in a home where they feel safe and comfortable. We don’t want them to face hardship in their lives because we couldn’t provide for them. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for considering us!

Westminster Pres - Chavez Gomez (Yellow Team)

Date Build: October , Saturday 22th - Sunday 23th, 2022

FAMILY INFORMATION:

Mother: Dalia

Age: 41 years old

Profession: kitchen worker

Salary Weekly: $ 90 USD

CHILDREN

Name: Victoria - Age: 9 years old.

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Dalia. My daughter and I really need your help! Our living situation is very bad, it’s small also and we don’t fit. I had a surgery on my hip a couple months ago and it’s not finished healing. In the night as I share a bed with my daughter, she accidentally moves around and hits my wound site. I would never tell her this, but it’s so painful. My daughter was recently diagnosed with epilepsy but thankfully, her medication is working to control her seizures. I have arthritis is both my hips, it’s possible that I will need another surgery in a couple years to fix my second hip. I need a space where I can freely use my wheelchair as my last surgery left my leg so weak. My daughter’s greatest wish is to have a dining room; she sends her blessings to you. Rain and water flow into our home whenever the weather is bad. We need help. Thank you and blessings!

Cultivate Advisors - Velazquez Paniagua (Blue Team)

Date Build: October, Friday 7th - Saturday 8th, 2022

FAMILY INFORMATION:

Father: Silverio

Age: 28 years old

Profession: gardener

Salary Weekly: $ 130 USD

Mother: Cristal

Age: 25 years old

Profession: housewife

CHILDREN

Name: Ammi - Age: 7 years old.

Name: Jose - Age: 7 years old.

Name: Ericka - Age: 6 years old.

Name: Edgar - Age: 4 years old.

Letter from the family:

Hello, we are the Velazquez Paniagua family. There are 6 people in our family; my partner and I plus our 4 children. We were living in a home that someone loaned to us but that home sold. When it came time for us to find a new place to rent, we had a very hard time finding a home that would allow us with our 4 children and the homes that would take us, were incredibly expensive. We decided to buy a piece of land instead and build there but to do so, we had to sell our car. We put a down payment on our land and have bought a few building supplies to start build a temporary structure there. While everything was unready, we had to have our children live with their grandmother. We have finished doing what we are able to on our own, but it’s not sufficient. I’m asking for your help to build us a dignified place where our family can live. Our current structure will not last in the elements much longer. May God bless you in all that you do! Thank you!

Raygor Family and Friends - Magaña Rodriguez (Red team)

Date Build: October, Saturday 29th - Sunday 30th, 2022

FAMILY INFORMATION:

Father: Uriel

Age: 32 years old

Profession: machine operator

Salary Weekly: $ 100 USD

Mother: Martha

Age: 39 years old

Profession: housewife

CHILDREN

Name: Hector - Age: 13 years old.

Name: Mia - Age: 6 years old.

Name: Damaris - Age: 5 years old.

Letter from the family:

Hello, we are the Rodriguez Magaña family. I’ve been in Tijuana for 13 years now, it’s where I met my wife; mother of my children. We’ve always had the dream of some day having property and a home of our own but for awhile, I was very lost in addiction. Thankfully with the help of my family, I’m sober and we have a fresh start. We decided to stay together and be united in everything that we do. Through much sacrifice, we were able to get s small piece of land. My wife and I would love to someday have something to leave our children as an inheritance. Right now, finances are really tight but we know that hard work eventually earns reward. I just want my family to have a better place to live. Thank you for your time!

RISE CITY CHURCH - AGUILAR BERNAL (Red Team)

Date Build: October , Saturday 22th - Sunday 23th, 2022

FAMILY INFORMATION:

Father: Javier

Age: 38 years old

Profession: delivery driver

Salary Weekly: $ 100 USD

Mother: Sandra

Age: 32 years old

Profession: vendor

Salary Weekly: $ 50 USD

CHILDREN

Name: Jose - Age: 6 years old.

Name: Angel - Age: 8 years old.

TIME IN TIJUANA: 2 years

Letter from the family:

I write to you because my family really needs your help. We would really benefit from receiving a Homes of Hope house. Our current home is very unsafe. When it rains, we get wet. When the wind blows, I’m afraid it will take our house down. If we qualified for a home, we would be so very happy! It would be the best gift for us, from God. And if we can’t get the home, we know that it’s because another family needs it more. Either way, we thank you so much fro your time. God bless you!

GREEN VALLEY BAPTIST - CORREA MENDEZ (Brown Team)

Date Build: October, Saturday 22th - Sunday 23th, 2022

FAMILY INFORMATION:

Father: Humberto

Age: 23 years old

Profession: uber driver

Salary Weekly: $ 150 USD

Mother: Brenda

Age: 20 years old

Profession: housewife

CHILDREN

Name: Angel - Age: 1 year old.

TIME IN TIJUANA: 5 years

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Humberto. My wife’s name is Brenda and my 1 year old son’s name is Angel. I am a driver for a company. I am writing to you asking for your help and assistance in receiving a home for my young family. Right now we are living with my brother because we cannot afford to pay rent anywhere else. We use to have a small tamale business but because we don’t have space or a kitchen, we aren’t able to do that work anymore. We would love and appreciate your help to have a home of our own. Thank you so much!

PRESIDENT'S GATHERING - DIAZ PIZARRO (RED TEAM)

Date Build: 30th Sept - 01th Oct, 2022

FAMILY INFORMATION:

Father: Pablo

Age: 26 years old

Profession: maintenance guy

Salary Weekly: $125 USD

Mother: Damaris

Age: 30 years old

Profession: gas station

Salary Weekly: $ 70 USD

CHILDREN

Name: Sergio - Age: 12 years old.

Name: Pablo - Age: 7 years old.

Name: Yara - Age: 6 years old.

Name: Gerardo - Age: 5 years old.

Letter from the family:

I would like to tell you a little bit of my family's story. I have 4 children, 3 of them are from my current partner. About 8 years ago is when I met my partner, we both fell into drugs and our lives were complete chaos. We lost everything and needed to enter rehab. While in rehab, my kids went to live with my mother in law because I was unable to take care of them. After leaving rehab, I got my children back and pleaded with my partner for a fresh start. It has been difficult to find somewhere to live because we don't make much money but thankfully, we have enough to eat. We are making our land payments and living with different family members on and off until we can find something better. Our financial situation is causing us great stress and familial difficulty. I'm trusting in God for our situation and for breakthrough, we really need help. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter. I hope to hear from you soon.

PRESIDENT'S GATHERING - RIOS REYES (BLUE TEAM)

Date Build: 30SEP - 01 OCT, 2022

FAMILY INFORMATION:

Father: Miguel

Age: 31 years old

Profession: tortilla shop

Salary Weekly: $ 130 USD

Mother: Silvia

Age: 28 years old

Profession: housewife

CHILDREN

Name: Johan - Age: 10 years old.

Name: Romina - Age: 7 years old.

Letter from the family:

Hello. At the moment, my family and I are living with my in-laws because we haven't been able to find anything that fits our budget. We decided to purchase a piece of land and give a down payment on it which has made our budget tight. Our dream is to have something of our own, for our children. There are four people in our family; my husband, myself, and our two kids. We don't have enough money to make our land payments and also start building our home as my husband is the only one working in our family. We prefer for me to be the one watching our kids, and we can't afford to pay anyone to look after them. We are praying a lot for our miracle and hope that you will be able to help our family. Thank you!

PRESIDENT'S GATHERING - SANTAMARIA RODRIGUEZ (GREEN TEAM)

Date Build: 30SEP - 01 OCT, 2022

FAMILY INFORMATION:

Mother: Cristina

Age: 32 years old

Profession: clothes seller

Salary Weekly: $ 90 USD

CHILDREN

Name: Joshua - Age: 11 years old.

Name: Gabriel - Age: 6 years old.

TIME IN TIJUANA: 6 years

Letter from the family:

Hello, my family is reaching out to you in hopes that we may be able to receive a home. My name is Cristina, and my children are Joshua and Gabriel. Joshua is 11 and Gabriel is 6. Joshua is handicap, unable to walk or talk, and depends on me for everything. Our situation turned even more complicated when my husband passed away 6 months ago. We bought land together 11 months ago with the hope of someday building a home of our our but none of it has worked out. Now, I’m a single mom. A kind woman from out church is lending me a place to stay while we get on our feet again but I don’t want to over stay our welcome. It’s been difficult to find a job to support my family and also take care of Joshua’s needs at the same time. I sell second hand items to be able to sustain my family. Every day I pray and ask God to give me the wisdom to know what to do for my family so that we can move forward in life. I know nothing is too big for God. Thank you for your time, Cristina.

Glass Family & Friends - LOPEZ VAZQUEZ (Orange Team)

Date Build: September, Saturday 24th - Sunday 25th, 2022

FAMILY INFORMATION:

Father: Jose

Age: 37 years old

Profession: repairs washing machines

Salary Weekly: $ 125 USD

Mother: Julia

Age: 38 years old

Profession: housewife

CHILDREN

Name: Raquel - Age: 2 years old.

TIME IN TIJUANA: 2 years

Letter from the family:

I am asking for help on behalf of my family that is made up of my daughter Raquel Esmeralda Lopez Vazquez who is two years old and my husband José Guadalupe Israel Lopez Olivares who is 37 years old to receive the blessing from God through the hands of Homes of Hope to have a home. The house that we’ve made with much sacrifice and work has many air leaks and when it rains leaks water as well. In the area where we have the bed and where we sleep, we get wet when it rains. Also in the second entrance of the house and in the bathroom there are leaks because our economic situation is difficult, and that is all that we have been able to build. My husband is not able to work in a factory on his feet because he is disabled since birth and the way that we earn a living is doing repairs on washing machines, refrigerators, and dryers. As in every job there are good days and bad days and it is for that reason that we are asking for help from Homes of Hope to receive the support of a house that we are so in need of. It gives us hope to receive the favor of God through the hands of Homes of Hope. With that being all, we thank you for your attention,

Eight Eleven Group - PULIDO REVUELTA (Orange Team)

Date Build: September, Friday 9th - Saturday 10th, 2022

FAMILY INFORMATION:

Father: Brayan

Age: 22 years old

Profession: carpenter

Salary Weekly: $ 100 USD

Mother: Dayana

Age: 20 years old

CHILDREN

Name: Briana - Age: 4 years old.

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Bryan, my wife is Dayana and our daughter is Briana. We have been living in Rosarito for 4 years now. I am a carpenter, I build wooden chairs and make about $100 dollars a week. I am the only one that works in my house because my wife takes care of our daughter, she’s 4 and in kindergarten. We met a pastor and his wife awhile back and started attending their church. They knew about our situation and are letting us rent a room from them. Because of their kindness, we were able to save up money to put a down payment on a piece of land. We aren’t living on our land yet because I don’t make enough money to build any kind of a structure there. We pay for our land monthly. If it’s God will, we would appreciate your help in receiving a home. Bless you all.

Eight Eleven Group - DORADO CASAS (Red Team)

Date Build: September, Friday 9th - Saturday 10th, 2022

FAMILY INFORMATION:

Mother: Adelina

Age: 35 years old

Profession: hairstylist

Salary Weekly: $ 80 USD

CHILDREN

Name: Jesus - Age: 7 years old.

Name: Jose - Age: 13 years old.

TIME IN TIJUANA: 2 years

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Adelina. I have two children, a 7 and 13 year old. Two years ago we moved to Rosarito where my parents have lived a long time. I’m no longer with my husband as our relationship turned physically, verbally, and mentally abusive. I had enough one day and left him to have a fresh start. In the beginning, everything was going okay. Over time my parents started to tell me that I needed to find a new place to live and I had no idea what to do. I understood that day that I was on my own, no support from anyone, and that I needed to find my way. I took a chance and started a barber shop course in Tijuana. Now, I use a small spot inside of my house to cut hair so that I never have to be without my kids. It’s going okay right now, praise God. I am trying my hardest! I was able to save money up to put a down payment on a piece of land and now I make a land payment there every month. I’m trying my hardest but it’s been very challenging. If you could help me with a home, I would be the happiest woman in the world.

Rise City Church - SOTELO CORNEJO (Blue Team)

Date Build: September, Saturday 24th - Sunday 25th, 2022

FAMILY INFORMATION:

Father: Allan

Age: 27 years old

Profession: vendor

Salary Weekly: $ 75 USD

Mother: Maria

Age: 27 years old

Profession: vendor

Salary Weekly: $ 30 USD

CHILDREN

Name: Kellan - Age: 3 years old.

Letter from the family:

We would love to qualify for a home of hope as where we are currently living is lent to us by my in-laws. Previously we rented a home but because of COVID-19 my husband stopped working as selling was very dangerous, along with a lack of tourism, and with problems with work. Because of this we were unable to cover the cost of monthly rent. My in-laws decided to lend us a small space where they had stored their tools. In that way we’ve been able to save the money we would have put towards rent and decided that it would be better to purchase a piece of land for our children’s future. The space that we have to live is small as it is 2 x 5 meters and we have only what is necessary inside. We have a three-year-old son and I am 24 weeks pregnant. My son, my husband and I, because of how small the space is, sleep in the same bed. It is because of this that we would like to have a little bit more space for the kids where they can run, play, and have enough space to sleep.

To earn a living my husband works many hours all day selling items on the beach as well as myself who helps by selling Jell-O near our home. Now because of my pregnancy I work only a few hours, but my husband helps me taking the Jell-O’s to sell them. It is difficult for me to walk for many hours because my legs swell up.

The payments for our land are difficult and heavy for us as they are so high monthly, but we are up to date on them and we are content because we know that it is for a better future for our children. It is because of this that we put in the effort every day to keep moving forward. We’ve been very motivated by our parents on both sides as they have helped us with the main part of the down payment for our land and we are also very thankful to them. It’s because of this that our way of thanking them is working every day to continue paying off the monthly payments on our land. My small family and I would be very happy to be able to qualify for a home of hope. We thank you so much that you are giving us the opportunity to share a little bit about our life and for your valuable time that you took in reading this.

The Keystone Group - Saldierna Ruiz (Green Team)

Date Build: September, Friday 9th - Saturday 10th, 2022

FAMILY INFORMATION:

Father: Cesar

Age: 30 years old

Profession: grocery store

Salary Weekly: $ 90 USD

Mother: Ofelia

Age: 31 years old

Profession: grocery store

Salary Weekly: $ 90 USD

CHILDREN

Name: Brittany- Age: 11 years old.

Name: Cesar - Age: 8 years old.

TIME IN TIJUANA: 30 years

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Orelia. Please receive a warm greeting from my family to yours. I’m writing this letter to ask for your help. My family currently lives in a very small home; myself, my husband, and our two children. The space is so small, we do everything in just one room. We make so little money and because of that, we haven’t been able to move forward with the construction of a home of our own. When the weather gets bad, the wind and rain enter our home. My husband works full time at a convenience store and makes minimum wage. I get work whenever I can but it isn’t stable income. We are hardworking people, trying our best to pay our bills and have a better life. We would be so excited to receive one of your beautiful homes, I want that for my children. Receive a hug from us for all the beautiful work that you do. Thank you!

VECTOR MARKETING - PASTRANA ARANA (Green Team)

Date Build: September, Saturday 3th - Sunday 4th, 2022

FAMILY INFORMATION:

Father: Jose

Age: 35 years old

Profession: security guard

Salary Weekly: $ 125 USD

Mother: Sandra

Age: 27 years old

Profession: house cleaner

Salary Weekly: $100 USD

CHILDREN

Name: Fernanda - Age: 11 years old.

Name: Jose- Age: 10 years old.

Name: Johan - Age: 8 years old.

Sandra's siblings:

Name: Francisco - Age: 23 years old.

Name: Sergio - Age: 40 years old.

TIME IN TIJUANA: 22 years

Letter from the family:

To who it may concern, I would like to ask for the construction of a home of hope for my family. On the land that we just recently acquired a few months ago, we have a house with walls made of recycled wood and it is in poor condition. Water enters the home from the bottom and through the roof. I have three children and they are often sick because of the humidity in my home. It would be a huge blessing for my family if you would construct our home as we would no longer spend months cold and sick because of the humidity in the house. Where my property is located I have been living here for 11 years but just a few months ago I was able to acquire a property for my family and pay it in payments. This is something that I have asked God for often to have a property and a dignified home for my children. I thank you so much for your time and your support as it is a great blessing to be able to count on your support. Blessings for all of you who make it possible to bless so many families.

The Keystone Group - Dina Gonzalez (Blue Team)

Date Build: September, Friday 9th - Saturday 10th, 2022

FAMILY INFORMATION:

Father: Luis

Age: 29 years old

Profession: chef

Salary Weekly: $ 140 USD

Mother: Veronica

Age: 31 years old

Profession: supermarket cashier

Salary Weekly: $ 95 USD

CHILDREN

Name: Luna - Age: 8 years old.

Name: Mya - Age: 2 years old.

TIME IN TIJUANA: 16 years

Letter from the family:

Hello, I’d love to introduce my family to you. We are a family of four; my partner and myself and our two daughters. We are reaching out to you for help because with the money we make, we are unable to keep up with all the payments we have like our land, school for our girls, electricity, and rent. We currently have to pay monthly for our land and also rent for a small space we are living in. We don’t have very much, but we really love each other. We are asking for God’s help and yours, too. We would love to offer a better life to our daughters. Thank you for taking the time to read a little about our family. Thank you for all the work you do to help other families like ours. We hope to hear from you soon.