Redeemer - Garcia Diaz (Orange Team)

Date Build: Sat 18 - Sun 19 March 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Dalya

Age: 35 years old

Profession:

Salary Weekly: $125

CHILDREN

Name: Sergio - Age: 15 years old

Name: Allison - Age: 9 years old

Letter from the family:

Hi, my name is Dalia. I write this letter to you sending warm wishes and hoping to express my current situation with you. I’m a single mom to two kids, both attend school. Right now, a friend is letting us borrow a room of their house. Although we are thankful, the room has many problems such as not being sealed up well. A lot of dust and dirt get in and because of my lung problems, it’s very dangerous for me. When I was little, my father beat me and because I wasn’t taken to the hospital right away- I became sick over time and eventually had my right lung removed. We would love a safe place to be able to call our own. I give thanks to God for keeping me alive and for giving me my children. I want to give my children everything! God bless everyone working with the Homes of Hope program! Blessings

San Diego Family - Castro Lopez (Red Team)

Date Build: Sat18 - Sun19 March 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Carlos

Age: 26 years old

Profession: carpenter

Salary Weekly: $150

MOTHER: Dulce

Age: 27 years old

Profession: Stay at Home Mom

CHILDREN

Name: Carlos - Age: 4 years old

Name: Mateo - Age: 1 years old

Name: Melina - Age: 7 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello, we are the Castro Lopez family. We are currently living in house that a gracious neighbor has been letting us stay in for 6 months. The pandemic greatly affected our way of life and our means to make a living- we became unable to keep up paying our rent. Although we are thankful for the home they are letting us stay in- it has many issues such as mold and my kids are constantly sick from it. With the little money that we do have, we gave it as a down payment on a piece of land. We are a young family fighting to give our children the best life possible. Receiving a home would be our biggest dream come true. We are praying for God to make a way! Thank you!

Hedmarktoppen Disciple Class - Martinez Gonzalez (Purple Team)

Date Build: Mon13 - Tue14 March 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Noe

Age: 25 years old

Profession: worker

Salary Weekly: $100US

MOTHER: Delma

Age: 30 years old

Profession: Stay at Home Mom

CHILDREN

Name: Dariana - Age: 4 months old

Name: Asley - Age: 4 years old (niece)

Letter from the family:

To the wonderful person reading this letter, we are the Martínez González family. We would be privileged to be considered for your wonderful home building ministry. We have become landowners of a small plot and are making payments towards that responsibility. On our own, we are unable to make much progress but feel excited to try and make a better life for our child. We hope with all our hearts that you’re able to help us and we would be so grateful for that help! We live in a new community that doesn’t have utilities yet but we are still happy to be here. Thank you for your time and consideration!

Cardiac Casa - Rogriguez Leal (Green Team)

Date Build: Fri3 - Sat4 March 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Elda

Age: 34 years old

Profession: street vendor at the border

Salary Weekly: $70US

CHILDREN

Name: Karen - Age: 7 years old

Name: Magali - Age: 14 years old

Letter from the family:

My name is Elda and I’m a single mother of two girls. I’m from a small village in Guerrero and speak the Mixteco dialect, it’s a little harder to speak in Spanish for me. I got married in 2007, a year later we had our first daughter and moved to Tijuana in 2010 since there was no work in our village and we didn’t have money to buy diapers. My husbands brother let us stay in a room in his house. My husband and I started working and after a while I became pregnant with our second daughter. With four mouths to feed, we were struggling financially again. I worked Monday through Friday and sometimes even the weekends to pay for food, water and electricity. After having my first daughter I started having horrible headaches (migraines). Once the headache starts, I have to lay down in a darks and quiet room until the pain goes away. Through the years the headaches have become worse and I have to be careful to not lift heavy things or spend to much time in the sun. I’ve been having migraines for 14 years now but I try to be strong for my girls since I don’t have anyone to help me. Three years ago my husband left us for another woman. He doesn’t support us so I’m left alone to take care of everything. His brother let us stay with him but after a while they started treating us badly and it’s been hard for me and the girls to live there. From the bottom of my heart, I ask you to help us with a home since we don’t have the resources to build our own house. The money I make selling candy in the border line isn’t enough for us to live on and for my girls to go to school. All I ask for is a save home for my family. I thank God for placing you in my life. Thank you so much.

X-sport Hedmarktoppen - Garcia Barrera (Blue Team)

Date Build: Thu 9 - Fri 10 March 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Hector

Age: 45 years old

Profession: taxi driver

Salary Weekly: $180USD

MOTHER: Dulce

Age: 27 years old

Profession: Stay at Home Mom

CHILDREN

Name: Idida - Age: 11 years old

Name: Hector - Age: 10 years old

Name: Samuel - Age: 9 years old

Name: Daniel - Age: 1 month old

Letter from the family:

Hello, I hope this letter finds you doing well. There are 5 people in my family; my husband, myself, and our 3 children. We happen to live in one of the most vulnerable parts of Tijuana; unfortunately. My husband and I both come from difficult backgrounds filled with abuse and neglect. We have tried to create a different path for our family, our children are our motivation for everything! They deserve a wonderful quality of life. We met the Lord in church several years back and have tried to teach our children that with God, all things are possible! Some friends shared with us about Homes of Hope and we understand that you help the neediest of needy families. We pray that you are able to help us give our children what we cannot do on our own. We appreciate your time and attention to our story. Our hope is firmly in the Lord.

Hedmarktoppen Sport & Outdoor - Martinez Mejia (Brown Team)

Date Build: Wed15 - Thu16 March 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Noe

Age: 29 years old

Profession: street vendor

Salary Weekly: $150US

MOTHER: Gabriela

Age: 28 years old

Profession: Stay at Home Mom

CHILDREN

Name: Gabriel - Age: 12 years old

Name: Omar - Age: 10 months old

Letter from the family:

Hello, we are the Martinez Mejia family. We are originally from the state of Morelos in Mexico but migrated to Tijuana in 2014. We arrived not knowing anyone and started off by selling candy outside our then 4 year old son’s school. Little by little and with the help of kind people- we were able to make a food stand at a swap meet where we sold quesadillas. We were doing okay until the pandemic hit, then we were forced to close our business. Several months back, we were finally able to open our business again with the help of an aunt. I had to be on bed rest due to a high risk pregnancy; our son was born premature but is now okay. Money is very tight right now and we don’t have enough to make ends meet. My husband is currently sick and in treatment. Our biggest dream is to offer our kids a better quality of life. We live in a small room where we get rained on and where the wind enters from every angle. We are so happy to be able to present our situation to you, we pray you are able to help us. May God bless you tenfold for all that you do for others!

Brooks Pro Holiday Lighting - Villa Lara (Red Team)

Date Build: Sat11 - Sun12 March 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Diego

Age: 35 years old

Profession: Mechanic

Salary Weekly: $125USD

MOTHER: Raquel

Age: 30 years old

Profession: Stay at Home Mom

CHILDREN

Name: Melany - Age: 13years old

Name: Allison - Age: 12 years old

Name: Valentina - Age: 8 years old

Name: Jicel - Age: 5 years old

Name: Leilany - Age: 2 months old

Letter from the family:

Please receive warm greetings from my family and I! We want to congratulate you on all your beautiful work you’ve done through the years. There are 7 people in our family; 5 daughters, my husband and myself. My husband works and supports our family, I get to stay home and take care of our children and house. We are currently living in a very small home that has many issues. When it rains, we become soaked on the inside! We built it quickly and with the hope that it would not be our forever home. Our greatest desire is to offer our 5 daughters a dignified home to grow up in- something they can call their own! Please consider our family, thank you!

North County Christ the King - Aguilar Mendez (Red Team)

Date Build: Tue 7 - Thu 9 March 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Mario

Age: 35 years old

Profession: factory worker

Salary Weekly: $100

MOTHER: Claudiney

Age: 33 years old

Profession: factory worker

Salary Weekly: $100

CHILDREN

Name: Daniel - Age: 15 years old

Name: Adrian - Age: 14 years old

Name: Sayri - Age: 3 years old

Letter from the family:

Good day and blessings to you. I write to you asking for your help; on my own I’m unable to provide better housing for my children. I just want my children to be happy! We feel very limited in what we can do financially but also because I have a handicapped child. I wish I had what I needed to be able to take my child to therapy. We look to you for help knowing that you are a united people seeking to do good for those who need it most. We believe that if we ask the Lord for help- He will be faithful to send it! Thank you for taking the time to read this letter and for considering to help our family in this way! Blessings!

The Crossing - Vera Hernandez (Blue Team)

Date Build:

FAMILY INFOMATION:

Father: Gerardo Alejandro

Age: 31 Years Old

Profession: Factoy

Salary Weekly: 148 Dlls.

Mother: Carmen

Age: 36 Years Old

Profession: Factory

Salary Weekly: 148 Dlls.

CHILDREN

Name: Danna Cristel - Age: 5 Years Old

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Carmen and I would like to explain to you why my family needs a home. We are very low income and although I do work, my wages are so minimal they only cover my land payment and I don’t have the means to build a home on my own. I have a small daughter to look after, our winters are so cold here and I always feel bad when I can’t protect her from the elements. We just want to live in peace and feel comfortable. If we received a home, I would not have to worry about the finances of building a home and also making a land payment.Thank you got your time! Blessings.

The Crossing - Rios Martinez (Green Team)

Date Build:

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Yannice

Age: 27 years old

Profession: factory worker

Salary Weekly: $75USD

CHILDREN

Name: Naylet - Age: 5 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Yannice and I have a 4 year old daughter, Lucia. I have been a single mom since my daughter was 2 months old, that’s when her father and I separated. Things became especially complicated when I was having a hard time paying rent and also my land payment. At that point, thankfully my parents let us move back in with them. I work in a factory Wednesday-Sunday. The last 4 years have brought so many challenges like the pandemic and also health problems for me. I currently find myself living with my sister and her husband. They help by watching my daughter for me when I have to work, they have a little boy too. Our dream is to give a better life to our children. I’m praying to God asking for His help and for your help, too. Thank you for your time!

Love Does - Villegas Cruz (Orange Team)

Date Build: Sat 11 - Sun 12 March 2023

FAMILY INFOMATION:

Father: Joel Eduardo

Age: 28 Years Old

Profession: Electrical Tecnition

Salary Weekly: 247 Dlls.

Mother: Adriana Elizabeth

Age: 33 Years Old

Profession: Housemom

Salary Weekly: Dlls.

CHILDREN

Name: Alyssa Lailany - Age: 10 Years Old

Name: Ezra Adriel - Age: 4 Years Old

Letter from the family:

My family and I write to you with the desire in our hearts to receive a Home of Hope. We long for a feeling of safety and belonging that we can experience as a family. We have been sharing a home with different family members on and off for over 10 years and although we appreciate the kindness of others who have helped us- we would love a sense of privacy. Also with the age of our children, they are starting to experience feelings of being uncomfortable in a space that belongs to others. We have always worked but have experienced hard times along the way that keep us from moving forward. My husband tried many different things to advance himself in his career but to no avail. Through our trials, we have come to know Jesus as our Savior. We know that He restores hope and has certainly healed our hearts. Jesus is our fresh start. Life changes for the better when you walk in obedience and give everything your all. We believe that everything will work out for us and that God has a purpose for our lives. Thank you for reading our letter and for hearing our cry for help!

Tiburon DLX - Pestaña Martinez (Green Team)

Date Build: Mon 27- Tue 28 Feb. 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Jose

Age: 33 years old

Profession: factory worker

Salary Weekly: $150USD

MOTHER: Irene

Age: 33 years old

Profession: sell tamales

Salary Weekly: $90USD

CHILDREN

Name: Jose - Age: 15 years old

Name: Allyn - Age: 10 years old

Name: Pedro - Age: 7 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Irene. I would like to tell you a little of what my family and I have been going through. I had a very difficult childhood; I experienced abandonment, illness, needing to work from you age, and poverty. After I grew up and starting having my own children, their father left me. I did everything on my own and have struggled so much to make ends meet. My partner, who I am with now; has chosen to help me and my kids despite them not being his biological children. Right now my children need to stay with my mom because my living conditions aren’t safe for them. My children have health problems and sometimes, I am overwhelmed with all the needs we have. I will continue to fight to give them a better life and to have everything I never had. I would love nothing more than to receive your help for my family. We would be so blessed to receive one of your beautiful homes! A home is all we want. May God bless you all!

Tiburon DLX - Adan de Leon (Yellow Team)

Date Build: Mon.27- Tue.28 Feb. 2023

FAMILY INFOMATION:

Father: Juan

Age:30 Years Old

Profession: Construction Helper

Salary Weekly: 166 Dlls.

Mother: Claudia Guadalupe

Age:26 Years Old

Profession: Stay Home Mom

Salary Weekly: Dlls.

CHILDREN

Name - Jose Guadalupe 9 Years Old

Name - Carlos Dariel 10 Years Old

Name - Yorley 6 Years Old

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Juan and my wife’s name is Claudia. We have three children; Jose, Carlos, and Yorley. We have been living in our land now for 7 months. We are trying our hardest to make it better for everyone! We didn’t have enough money to rent elsewhere and also pay for our land which is why we made the move. Our kids are in school again which is an additional cost that makes our budget so tight. Without my family, I wouldn’t care so much about where I live but they deserve everything. The small structure we built on our land to get us by, is slowly breaking down in the elements. We are a humble and happy family just needing some extra help. Please consider us for a home. Blessings!

Tiburon DLX - Alcantar Garcia (Purple Team)

Date Build: Mon 27- Tue.28 Feb. 2023

FAMILY INFOMATION:

Father: Marcelo Angel

Age: 28 Years Old

Profession: Cheff

Salary Weekly: 233 Dlls.

Mother: Alondra Alejandra

Age: 26 Years Old

Profession: Stay Home Mom

Salary Weekly: Dlls.

CHILDREN

Name - Angel Antonio 9 Years Old

Name - Alexa 10 Years Old

Letter from the family:

Hello and a beautiful day to all of you! I would love to introduce my family to you; Alexa is 8 years old, Angel is 7, my husband’s name is also Angel and my name is Alejandra. We have 2 cats and a dog, too! Our children are growing and currently, all of us sleep in the same room and share a bed. We do work very hard but still find it hard to make ends meet. We only have my husband’s income and every month we come up short on all our bills. We have to pay for rides to get my husband to and from work, and also to get the kids to school. We would love to be able to give our children a dignified place to grow up in! Thank you for the opportunity to present our needs to you. This home would change our lives forever! Health and blessings to you

Ryan Fireprotection Crew 2 - Landeros Lopez (Blue Team)

Date Build: Fri3 - Sat4 March 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Mary

Age: 28 years old

Profession: works in a barbershop

Salary Weekly: $50USD

CHILDREN

Name: Elias - Age: 2 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Mary. Please receive warm greetings from my little family. I would like to tell you about my family; my 2 year old son, Elias, and myself. About 9 months ago, I learned my husband was being unfaithful and that’s when everything changed. We went from stability in most areas, to having everything taken away from us. The property we have now- we’ve had awhile. In the divorce, my ex-husband gave us all rights to the land. Now, I do every job that I can to make money from home- I’m terrified to leave my son in the care of anyone else. I have no help from family either, as they all have their own needs. My greatest desire is to give my son a beautiful life and a safe home! I pray the words of our story touch your heart and that we could be considered for a home. We are currently living in a small makeshift room that won’t last long, we just need help. Thank you and may God bless you!

Clearview Community Chrurch - Cruz Ocaranza (Green Team)

Date Build: Sat25 - Sun26 February 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Adriana

Age: 39 years old

Profession: factory worker

Salary Weekly: $100

CHILDREN

Name: Brian - Age: 24 years old

Name: Britny - Age: 19 years old

Name: Victor - Age: 18 years old

Name: Alexa - Age: 11 years old

Name: Britani - Age: 4 years old (grandchild)

Letter from the family:

Greetings to you! Before I start, thank you for taking the time to read my family’s letter. I ask you to consider building a home for my family. Where we currently live, is just a small makeshift room that my brother helped me build while I figured out how to build a permanent structure. Unfortunately, I earn so little that I have been unable to advance in my plans. I also have extended family living with us because they needed help but it’s made it a more difficult situation with my children and I. There’s a lot of us in a tiny space! I have tried my hardest to get ahead in life and to give my all to my children. I would really appreciate a helping hand to make our dreams come true. I have faith and hope that God hears all my prayer. With your help, I know I can offer my children a better life. Thank you!

Glenmore Christian Academy - Hernandez Gutierrez (Yellow Team)

Date Build: Wed22 - Fri24 February 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Sara

Age: 33 years old

Profession: farm market

Salary Weekly: 100

CHILDREN

Name: Angel - Age: 8 years old

Name: Emanuel - Age: 5 years old

Name: Julian - Age: 3years old

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Sara, may God bless all of you! I am reaching out to you hoping that you will consider my family for a Home of Hope as I am a single mom to three children. My husband abandoned us out of nowhere. I bought a piece of land for my children and I; we are making payments and living there currently. The small room we built on the property gets wet on the inside when it rains. My kids are always sick. We started having to seek other means of shelter when the weather gets bad. I am praying that God and all of you would be able to help my family with a home. We would be eternally grateful! Blessing and many thanks to you!

Redeemer’s Fellowship - Jimenez Ramirez (Blue Team)

Date Build: Tue21 - Wed22 February 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Isabel

Age: 34 years old

Profession: sell candys and dounuts

Salary Weekly: $ 60 USD

CHILDREN

Name: Antonio - Age: 19 years old

Name: Luna - Age: 5 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello my name is Isabel. I reach out to you on behalf of my family with all the respect in the world and also asking God to bless you richly. I am my own boss, everything I earn, I do on my own. I’ve never had insurances or been offered loans, everything has been done on our own. My kids and I made a business where we make donuts and walk around the streets, gas stations, in front of stores; selling them. We work hard and love each other very much! I make about $10 dollars a day doing this work. On our own, we will not be able to build our home. Please consider helping us. Thank you!

Glenmore Christian Academy - Villanueva Martinez (Red Team)

Date Build: Wed22 - Fri24 February 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Tomas

Age: 43 years old

Profession: farm market

Salary Weekly: $50

MOTHER: Maria Elena

Age: 41 years old

Profession: farm market

Salary Weekly: $50

CHILDREN

Name: Lesly - Age: 9 years old

Name: Alan - Age: 15 years old

Name: Kimberly - Age: 17 years old

Name: Tomas - Age: 19 years old

Name: Evelin - Age: 21 years old

Name: Cristobal - Age: 22 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Maria Elena. I am the mother of 7 children. Several weeks ago, we lost our youngest son, Alan, to heart failure. We still do not understand the details of his passing. We are very poor and delayed in taking him to the doctor because we didn’t know how sick he was. We waited too long and lost him. I will never get over this pain of his loss. Our family is currently living in a very small space, there is not room for all of us. Our son we lost was so excited to finally have a home and room of his own. We are heartbroken that he didn’t get to experience that but we know he is in the best home ever, in Heaven with Jesus. We still can make this dream come true for our other 6 children and that is the desire of my husband and myself. We work selling produce in local open air markets but it is never enough to meet all of our needs, no matter what we do. We pray that you are able to help us, we would be so grateful. Thank you!

Glenmore Christian Academy - Torres Velazquez (Green Team)

Date Build: Wed22 - Fri24 February 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Jorge

Age: 29 years old

Profession: factory worker

Salary Weekly: 90

MOTHER: Margarita

Age: 26 years old

Profession: factory worker

Salary Weekly: 130

CHILDREN

Name: Gretel - Age: 4 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello, we are the Torres Velazquez family. We would like to tell you a little about ourselves and why we feel we need a Homes of Hope house. My name is Jorge, my wife’s name is Margarita, and our daughter is named Gretel. We are a young family but with so many dreams and goals. Since coming to Tijuana, we have always rented a space to live. Everything is very expensive and many times, landlords treat their renters very poorly and evict them unexpectedly. Because of this, we decided it was time to purchase land of our own. We are unable to afford a land payment, the cost of building a home, all while renting. We will not lose hope! We believe a home would bring belonging and security to our family! Thank you for taking the time to read our letter, blessings to you.