Mission Church - MARTINEZ MOLARES - (Green Team)

Date Build: Oct./21-21/ 2022.

FAMILY INFOMATION:

Father: Oscar Alejandro.

Age: 43

Profession: Taxi Driver

Salary Weekly: 79 dlls

Mother: Maria Celia

Age: 44

Profession: Stay at home Mom

Salary Weekly:

CHILDREN

Name - Age: Oscar Emiliano 14 Years.

Name - Age: Abraham Alejandro 3 Years.

TIME IN TIJUANA:

Letter from the family:

It was a complicated decision we took to decide to come live in Tijuana, because we didn’t know anyone. We had to make this decision for the well being of our kids and ourselves. We want to give them a better future. We suffered many economic hardships and the lack of heat from a home. We didn’t want to repeat these same patterns for our kids. We want to be able to give our kids what we didn’t have. So my husband had to take the first step and he came here alone with a little bit of money to be able to eat for two days. Thank God he found some people who gave him a place to sleep for a couple of days. Thank God he found a job but like many people right now struggling to find a place to rent. (Also it is very expensive). He eventually found a place to rent and he started saving to be able to bring us to Tijuana. After a few months we were asked to give the house back. We had to sell many things and even borrowed some money to have the down payment for the land where we are actually living. Because I am a diabetic mom I have not been able to find a job in any factory. It is very frustrating to not be able to help my husband economically and to complement this we don’t have the financial resources to send our youngest son to preschool. We also don’t have anyone that we trust enough to be able to leave him with them. With much sacrifice and work my husband was able to make a small room made of wood. Because we didn’t have money to pay someone to make it he made it with the help of my 14 year old son. It is good to keep us out of the heat of the sun during the day and to sleep in but when it rains it leaks inside. In this little room we cook, eat, sleep and in one of the corners we shower. We always have the faith and hope that this can change. Thank You for your great work, May God bless each one of you.

Shoreline Church - VALENZUELA PALOMEQUE - (Puerple)

Date Build: Octuber/ 15-16/2022.

FAMILY INFOMATION:

Father:

Age:

Profession:

Salary Weekly:

Mother: Carmen

Age: 26 Years

Profession: Factory

Salary Weekly: 131 Dlls

CHILDREN

Name - Age: Melany Victoria 8 Years.

Name - Age: Victor Axel 7 Years.

Name - Age: Aremy 4 Years.

Name - Age: Alex 2 Years.

TIME IN TIJUANA: 8 Years

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Carmen. I’m 25 years old and a single mom to 4 kids. 2 years ago my ex asked me to leave our home where we were living with our children; now I live with my parents. I really would love a home for my children and I, it’s hard to live with my parents because my dad has a drinking problem. Sometimes he comes home very intoxicated shouting at everyone and I hate for my kids to be living and experiencing this. We just want to live in peace and to not be afraid anymore. Please consider building a home for my family. God bless you!

Shoreline Church - VELAZCO DIAZ - (Brown)

Date Build: Octuber/ 15-16 / 2022

FAMILY INFOMATION:

Father:

Age:

Profession:

Salary Weekly:

Mother: Yeini Liliana

Age: 28 years

Profession: Fleet Market

Salary Weekly: 131 dlls

CHILDREN

Name - Age: Nevin Israel 6 Years.

Name - Age: Fiorela Liliana 5 Years.

Name- Alexander Diaz(Brother)

Name- Raul Diaz (Brother)

Name- Oscar Lopez (Nephew)

Name- Rosa Lilia (Grandma)

Name- Wilbert Antonio (Stepfather)

Name- Perla del Milagro (Niece)

Name- Dana Yeretzi(My niece daughter)

TIME IN TIJUANA: 7 Years

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Rosa and I’m writing this letter to you to ask for help. I am a stay at home mom who is unable to work because of a condition that I have with my knee. It causes me to not be able to be on my feet much. I live with my daughter, Yeini, I help my daughter the most that I can. We are a very low income family and that’s why we need your help. On our own, we just can’t get ahead. The little that we have is because kind people have donated building supplies to us little by little. Thank you for your time!

Trinity San Diego DTS - Xocua Tezoco (Green Team)

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

FAMILY INFORMATION:

Father: Luis

Age: 34 years old

Profession: worker

Salary Weekly: $ 160 USD

Mother: Blanca

Age: 26 years old

Profession: housewife

CHILDREN

Name: Ximena - Age: 9 years old.

Name: Fernando - Age: 5 years old.

TIME IN TIJUANA: years

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Blanca. I’m writing to you to ask for help for my family. We moved to Tijuana 4 years ago from Southern Mexico, we were looking for a better life. We got a piece of land and have been working hard to make the payments. My husband is a mason and has been able to find work here, thankfully. We have been having a hard time making ends meet with so many bills, especially our land payment. Our landlord just let us know that they are also upping our rent. My husband is working hard, but it is not easy. I do what I can to contribute to my household so that my husband doesn’t feel so much pressure. My kids always ask me why their daddy can’t take them to the park, I have to tell them that he needs to work a lot to support us. I wish I could help him more but I don’t have anyone to watch my kids so that I can work. I have faith that you’ll be able to help us. Thank you!

Hope Sports: XFit - Aguiñiga Jimenez ( Blue Team)

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

FAMILY INFORMATION:

Father: Jesus

Age: 21 years old

Profession: worker

Salary Weekly: $ 115 USD

Mother: Fernanda

Age: 20 years old

Profession: housewife

CHILDREN

Name: Danna - Age: 4 years old.

Name: Damian - Age: 6 years old.

TIME IN TIJUANA: 5 years

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name us Fernanda and my partner’s name is Jesus. Together, we have two children; 4 year old Danna and 6 year old Damian. First, I give thanks to God that I was able to meet your team, I love and appreciate everything that you guys do. You help make people’s dreams come true! My family has the same dream, to have a home of our own. We have been praying for a long time and we really believe that God will give us the desire of our heart. Thank you for looking at our letter, God bless you guys.

Life Center Church - Armento Trujillo (Brown Team)

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

FAMILY INFORMATION:

Father: Everardo

Age: 30 years old

Profession: worker

Salary Weekly: $ 150 USD

Mother: Johana

Age: 35 years old

Profession: housewife

Salary Weekly: $ 50 USD

CHILDREN

Name: Carlos - Age: 5 years old.

Name: Ever - Age: 1 years old.

TIME IN TIJUANA: years

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Everardo. I would really love a home for my family. I’m not able to give them a home on my own. We currently live in a van together on our property but because of the land payments, we can’t afford any building supplies. I have two children and we don’t easily fit in our van together. I want a dignified place for them to live. We have no where to eat or even just to rest. If we received a home, we wouldn’t be getting sick all the time and we wouldn’t get wet in the rain. Thank you for reading. Blessings to your team.

San Clemente Crew - Bravo Hernández

Date Build: October, Saturday 15th - Sunday 16th, 2022

FAMILY INFORMATION:

Father: Candelario

Age: 27 years old

Profession: carpenter's assistant

Salary Weekly: $ 125 USD

Mother: Juana

Age: 27 years old

Profession: housewife

CHILDREN

Name: Keitlin - Age: 4 years old.

Name: Amelia - Age: 2 months old.

Name: Abigail - Age: 2 months old.

Letter from the family:

Hello, I’m reaching out to you for help because my family has run out of space to live in our current location. We have a 4 year old daughter and also in July, our twins daughters were born. We live in a trailer but are only able to use half of it. We aren’t even able to open the windows, it feels very depressing inside. The roof is rotted so lots of heat and moisture constantly come in. If it rains, everything becomes soaked. My daughters are getting sick a lot. There’s no floor in some parts and lots of insects can get in. I feel worried for my family. We would love to be able to give space to my daughter for her homework and to play. We have dreams of having a dining room table we can sit around and talk to each other. My daughters deserve a safe and beautiful home. Thank you!

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.