Plum Creek Church - Corteza Martinez (Yellow Team)

Date Build: Sat 17 - Sun 18 Jun 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Ruben

Age: 48 years old

Profession: bricklayer assistant

Salary Weekly: $110

MOTHER: Rosario

Age: 47 years old

Profession: factory worker

Salary Weekly: $100

CHILDREN

Lorena - Age: 26 years old

Nayeli - Age: 18 years old

Ruben - Age: 16 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Rosario. My family and I have been through so much. We have struggled to find stable work and because of that, our family has passed through times of not having enough to eat, being cold, and even not being able to send our kids to school. Many times we’ve had to go to our local markets and ask people to let us take food and that we promise to go back later and pay. We don’t like living this way. Right now my husband works as a mason’s assistant and I work at a factory. We’re doing all we can and would appreciate your help. Blessings!

Plum Creek Church - Palacios Martinez (Orange team)

Date Build: Sat 17 - Sun 18 Jun 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Obed

Age: 42 years old

Profession: factory worker

Salary Weekly: $150

MOTHER: Areli

Age: 37 years old

Profession: working in a movie theater

Salary Weekly: $110

CHILDREN

Obed - Age: 8 years old

Letter from the family:

My family consists of my wife and I, also our two children; Dulce and Isai. We are a familia who knows how to fight and keep mi big forward, no matter what life brings us. It has been hard to write this letter because we are the ones use to helping others, never expecting to have anything in return. We’ve tried to reach our children to trust in the Lord always and to work hard what what you want. We’ve reached a place in our lives though, where we no longer know what to do on our own. It’s our biggest dream to have a home of our own. We are stuck into between needing to choose whether we can build a home or pay for our land, the land needs to come first. Helping us with a home would mean giving a better future to our children. Thank you!

First Presbyterian Church MA - Gonzalez Delgado (Brown Team)

Date Build: Mon 19 - Wed 21 Jun 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Karla

Age: 30 years old

Profession: factory worker

Salary Weekly: $130

CHILDREN

karlos - Age: 11 years old

Anna - Age: 8 years old

Salvador - Age: 3 years old

KARLA'S PARENTS:

Javier 65 years old

Guadalupe 65 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Karla and I’m 30 years old. I’m a single mom to 3 kids; 2 boys and a girl. My youngest was born with a deformity of his cranium that we have been unable to fix. My parents also live with me. My father has diabetes and has had to have toes amputated, he’s currently hospitalized due to complications of his diabetes. These 5 people depend solely on me for everything. I work in a factory but my income is nowhere near what we need to survive. I’m often unable to work as my dad has lots of doctor’s appointments as does my son. It’s hard to find somewhere to live affordably so really. I pray you’ll be able to help us. Thank you!

Walker Alliance - Trujillo Segovia (Blue Team)

Date Build: Sat 17 - Sun 18 Jun 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Bruno

Age: 42 years old

Profession: Water seller

Salary Weekly: $250

MOTHER: Cecilia

Age: 38 years old

Profession: stay at home mom

CHILDREN

Ana - Age: 17 years old

Luis - Age: 15 years old

Esperanza - Age: 5 years old

Bruno - Age: 3 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello, we are a large family of six; mom and dad plus four children. Two of our kids are in high school and one is in preschool (our youngest is still too young for school). My husband and I both have troubled past’s. I came from a situation of domestic violence that unfortunately also involved my two older children. Luckily we were able to escape and I ended up with the husband I have now. Together we share two additional children. Our biggest dream is to offer our children a dignified home. Currently we are renting a home and paying for our land. There’s no money to be able to build a home all on our own, my husband is the only one working while I look after our little ones. We have big dreams about what color our house will be, what the windows will look like..a dream we pray is not too far off. We found out about Homes of Hope and truly pray you are able to help our family. Thank you.

Walker Alliance - Barragan Ramos ( Green team)

Date Build: Sat 17 - Sun 18 Jun 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Sabino

Age: 58 years old

Profession: builder

Salary Weekly: $200

MOTHER: Rosaura

Age: 36 years old

Profession: stay at home mom

CHILDREN

Antonio - Age: 19 years old

Mario - Age: 13 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Rosaura. I’m reaching out to Homes of Hope for help because my family has been through so much and it seems impossible for us to be able to build a home on put own. A home would move us forward in life greatly and bring us stability. My husband is the only one working and he tries his hardest to provide for us but he’s getting older and can’t do everything he used to be able to. Thank you for reading our letter, I pray you’re able to help my family. Blessings.

Grace Spirit Ministries - Aguirre Ruvalcaba (Blue Team)

Date Build: Sat 10 - Sun 11 Jun 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Francisco

Age: 26 years old

Profession: primary health care

Salary Weekly: $200

MOTHER: Yamina

Age: 29 years old

Profession: primary health care

Salary Weekly: $100

CHILDREN

Abdiel - Age: 14 years old

Corin - Age: 8 years old

Letter from the family:

We want to start by saying thank you to you and your team. You do a beautiful job helping families in need receive the home of their dreams! My family and I are reaching out in great need, we’ve been through so much in our lives. My focus has always been and will always be my children. We are currently focusing so much of our income on our land payment, we are unable to also afford building a home there. We are so thankful to have found out about your ministry, it gives us hope for our future. We are currently living in a borrowed space and we only have it for a short time. With our whole heart, we ask you to help us, we would be so blessed to have a home of our own. Thank you!

Plum Creek Church - Valenzuela Diaz (Red Team)

Date Build: Sat5 - Sun 6 Jun 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Francisco

Age: 44 years old

Profession: build helper

Salary Weekly: $110

MOTHER: Analilia

Age: 43 years old

Profession: Walmart

Salary Weekly: $110

CHILDREN

Alejandra - Age: 21 years old

Rafael - Age: 16 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Analilia. My husband’s name is Francisco and together we have two children; Rafael and Alejandra. We lack the economic resources to be able to build a home on our own. My husband and I both work, as does our daughter. We all pitch in to pay our rent which is very expensive. Between rent, utilities, school fees, land payment, and food- there is nothing left. Please consider helping our family with a home, we would be so thankful.

Mission Uprising Buck Kehlor - Rodriguez Matias (Brown Team)

Date Build: Sat5 - Sun 6 Jun 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Elias

Age: 34 years old

Profession: factory worker

Salary Weekly: $125

MOTHER: Ana

Age: 34 years old

Profession: factory worker

Salary Weekly: $110

CHILDREN

Erick - Age: 13 years old

Letter from the family:

My wife and I both work at factories and our salary together doesn’t allow us to build a dignified home on our own. Every month, our expenses are more than the money we take in. The home we are living in now is made from recycled pieces we placed together to make a temporary structure. In bad, rainy weather we become soaked from the inside of our home and it’s miserable. My son always reminds me that he’d really like a room of his own instead of sharing with his mom and I. My main objective is to build something stable and safe on our piece of land for my wife and son. We are ready to keep fighting. I’ve been a Christian for 5 years now and I can say that through all the struggles- the peace that God has brought to my life is a true gift! Thank you.

Mission Uprising Williams MA - Uuh Vicab (Red team)

Date Build: Sat 10 - Sun 11 Jun 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Joel

Age: 32years old

Profession: apple seler

Salary Weekly: $120

MOTHER: Brenda

Age: 33 years old

Profession: Stay at home mom

CHILDREN

Diana - Age: 6 years old

Abdiel - Age: 13 years old

Letter from the family:

My family is reaching out to you for help as we are unable to make ends meet. Between paying for rent, a land payment, school fees for two children, utilities, and food- there is nothing left over to build a home. My family and I came to Tijuana from southern Mexico in search of a better life and better paying jobs. Our true desire is to give a beautiful life to our children. When we first moved here, we were working at an orphanage in exchange for food and a place to live. We now rent and we keep trying to better ourselves through hard work and dedication. We believe in God and know that He has continued to put people in our path to help us when we most need it. We pray you are able to help us with a home.

Mission Uprising Williams HOH - De la Rosa Martinez (Pink team)

Date Build: Sat 10 - Sun 11 Jun 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Carlos

Age: 47 years old

Profession: factory worker

Salary Weekly: $110

MOTHER: Areli

Age: 43 years old

Profession: factory worker

Salary Weekly: $100

CHILDREN

Yair- Age: 14 years old

Daniel- Age: 4 years old

Letter from the family:

The De La Rosa Martínez family sends you warm greetings! My name is Araceli and I’m reaching out to you in hopes of receiving a dignified place to live for my family. A home would bring a better condition of life for all of us. We live in a very small home right now and have so many needs. Our budget doesn’t allow us to move forward with any plans we have. Thank you for your time!

Mission Uprising Bridgeway - Becerra Ortiz (Yellow Team)

Date Build: Sat 10 - Sun 11 Jun 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Maria

Age: 43 years old

Profession: artisan

Salary Weekly: $120

CHILDREN

Mariana - Age: years old

Mariana - Age: 20 years old

Gabriela - Age: 14 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Maria and I would like to tell you a bit about my life so that you can get to know my family and myself. I hope I’m given the opportunity to provide a home for my children, we’ve had to move around so much and just want something secure. My parents are older and also live with me, my desire is to be able to take care of them as they age. Right now, we are very tight on money with our rent payment- a home of our own would relieve this pressure greatly. I know there’s so many people who have needs and deserve a home. I’m praying we could be one of those families. Thank you and may God bless you.

Mission Uprising Galloway - Castrejon Garcia (Orange Team)

Date Build: Sat 10 - Sun 11 Jun 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Julio

Age: 23 years old

Profession: factory worker

Salary Weekly: $125

MOTHER: Margarita

Age: 26 years old

Profession: Stay at home mom

CHILDREN

Jesus - Age: 6 years old

Rodrigo - Age: 4 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Margarita and I’m reaching out to you for help. My family and I have been renting for 5 years now and the cost of everything keeps going up. About 1 year ago we were able to put a down payment on a piece of land but our finances do not permit us to build any type of structure there. Our land payment is about $150 dollars a month and our rent is just under $200 dollars. It’s complicated because only my husband is working and makes $100 dollars a week. I look after our two sons, 3 and 4 years old. We really need your help and we ask that you’d consider building a home for our family. Thank you!

Team Denver - Rodriguez Terrazas (Green Team)

Date Build: Sat 10 - Sun 11 Jun 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Miguel

Age: 30 years old

Profession: water truck driver

Salary Weekly: $140

MOTHER: Neyva

Age: 31years old

Profession: Stay at Home Mom

CHILDREN

Aaron - Age: 11 years old

Maria - Age: 7 years old

Yesenia - Age: 7 months old

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Neyva. There are 5 of us in my family; my husband and I, plus our 3 children. We are reaching out for help as our finances do not allow us to build a home of our own on our property. We pay rent and a land payment each month that equals over $300 dollars but we have so many expenses on top of that (utilities, food, school fees, etc.). Where we are currently living is far away from our children’s school and the cost of gas and public transportation is a lot for us. We would love your help, thank you.

New Life Church - Lopez Cruz (Brown Team)

Date Build: Sat 27 - Sun 28 May 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Maria

Age: 27 years old

Profession: street vendor

Salary Weekly: $150

CHILDREN

Carlos: 12 years old

Tania: 7 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Maria and I have two children; a 12 year old boy and a 7 year old girl. I’m reaching out to you for help because my family and I don’t have enough money to keep building on the small room we currently have. We don’t have neighbors that live close by us, so in the night time- we feel vulnerable as our current house isn’t secure. We moved to this area from a different part of Mexico where we were feeling threatened by a lot of violence happening around us. I’m happy to be here and feel safer. Thank you for your time!

Kuo Friends & Family - Catalan Garcia (Red Team)

Date Build: Sat 27 - Sun 28 May 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Moises

Age: 39 years old

Profession: taxi driver

Salary Weekly: $140

MOTHER: Brisa

Age: 30 years old

Profession: Stay at Home Mom

CHILDREN

Osiris: 11 years old

Bryan: 10 years old

Jazmin: 6 years old

Letter from the family:

Receiving a Homes or Hope house would change my family’s life. We wouldn’t be cold at night, my children would have warm beds. We simply do not have the finances to buy materials to build a home of our own. We would be thankful to God and to all of you every day if we received this blessing. I’m without words but trusting that God knows the heart of every man. If He brought us to you, it was for a reason. We are thankful for whatever we receive, little or big. May God bless you all!

Grace Prep Academy - Martinez Peña (Lime Blue Team)

Date Build: Sun 28 - Mon 29 May 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Claudia

Age: 28 years old

Profession: house keepers

Salary Weekly: $120

CHILDREN

Kathy: 10 years old

Tania: 4 years old

Hilda: 2 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Claudia and I’d like to tell you a little about my family’s story. I’m 28 years old and my family is currently living with my sister. We are originally from Puebla. I feel like a lot of bad things have happened to us, my 1 year old daughter was badly burned and my 3 year old daughter is having skin problems with boils all over her body. I have been so depressed at times, I didn’t want to live anymore. I don’t think my family treats my children right but I have no other place to live. I’m going to keep fighting to move ahead for my kids. My biggest dream is to one day have a home of my own that I can share with my 3 princesses. My girls deserve a better life. I had to leave their dad because of his drinking problem and abuse. I have faith in God that our situation will change. Thank you for your time!

New Life Church - Garcia Puentes (Blue Team)

Date Build: Sat 27 - Sun 28 May 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Judith

Age: 33 years old

Profession: sales tamales

Salary Weekly: $200

CHILDREN

Brandon: 10 years old

Ghael: 12 years old

Letter from the family:

First, thank you for the opportunity to write this letter of petition! My name is Judith, I have two sons, and I’m a widow. For work I sell delicious tamales and elotes. I feel very desperate and I’m trying to remember that God is the one who puts everything into order. When my husband was still alive, we had a piece of property we were paying on with a trailer there that had been loaned to us. When my husband died, his family took the trailer back from us. We were homeless for a time, my two sons and I. I currently have two walls up on my property and I’m trying to work towards building something there for us. I don’t like asking for help but it seems no matter what I do, I can never get ahead. There’s a lot of uncertainty in our lives and I just want to offer my sons something better. Thank you.

New Life Church - Castillo Salazar (Pink Team)

Date Build: Sat 27 - Sun 28 May 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Benjamin

Age: 44 years old

Profession: taxi driver

Salary Weekly: $110

MOTHER: Florinda

Age: 42 years old

Profession: factory worker

Salary Weekly: $100

CHILDREN

Julian: 17 years old

Ana: 15 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello, my family and I are originally from southern Mexico but we decided to move to Rosarito, hoping for a better life. Jobs in the south don’t pay as well as the jobs in northern Mexico. My husband and I both work but it’s never enough to cover all of our needs. My husband is a taxi driver and I work in a curtain making factory. My husband has thyroid issues and also diabetes, both cause severe problems with his sight. About 6 months ago we had the opportunity to put a down payment on a piece of land. Rent has become too expensive in our area and we needed to consider another option. We were gifted some wood and also purchased what we could to build a small, temporary structure on our property. We would love to give our family a safe and warm home where they can be protected from the rain. Thank you for your consideration!

The Crossing Retreat - Hernandez Quintero (Purple Team)

Date Build: Fri 19 - Sat 20 May 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Antonio

Age: 31 years old

Profession: factory worker

Salary Weekly: $130

CHILDREN

Yorleth - Age: 6 years old

Yaretzy - Age: 6 years old

Letter from the family:

Good day and God bless you all. My name is Antonio and I’m a single dad to my twin daughters. I’m reaching out to Homes of Hope for help because I really want to offer my daughters a safe place to live. When you’re older, you can live just about anywhere but I know that children require stability. The mother of my girls also has two other children from a previous relationship. She can’t take care of all 4 kids so I asked to have my daughters and she agreed. She helps me with the girls while I put work into our property. My dream is to create a space where they can happily live with me for as long as they want to. All that I am, every dream and project that I have- I give it all over to God. My faith is in Him. If we qualify for a home, praise be to God and even if we don’t, all praise to Him just as well. May God also bless you and every family out there seeking a home.

The Crossing Retreat - Duarte Veloe (Brown Team)

Date Build: Fri 19 - Sat 20 May 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Refugio

Age: 56 years old

Profession: has a permanent disability

MOTHER: Maria

Age:36 years old

Profession: factory worker

Salary Weekly: $130

CHILDREN

Bryan - Age: 11 years old

Victoria - Age: 14 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Maria. I am reaching out to you for help because I really believe it would greatly help my family’s economic situation. All of my resources combined are still not enough to support my family and our needs. It hasn’t been an option to consider building a home for ourselves. We have added costs too due to my 11 year old son having diabetes. He needs different medications and many doctors appointments. On top of that, my husband is handicapped. We are happy that we found you and pray that you’ll be able to help us. Thank you!