EKKO Church - De la Cruz Hernandez (Blue Team)

Date Build: Fri 28 - Sat 29 July 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Mateo

Age: 62 years old

Profession: street vendor

Salary Weekly: $80

MOTHER: Soraida

Age: 44 years old

Profession: Stay at Home Mom

CHILDREN

Graciela - 13 years old

Mateo - 8 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Mateo and I’m originally from the state of Tabasco. I left my home to look for a better job and more resources. When I arrived to Rosarito, I started working as a parking attendant. I saved up some money every week to be able to place a down payment on a piece of land. I haven’t been able to build anything on our land because of all my family’s needs. I have two school age children and along with that, many expenses. With the cost of groceries being so high also, we finally asked our pastor for help and he’s letting us stay in one of the rooms of our church. However, they now need the room back because they are starting classes for children and need the space. We don’t have the finances to be able to rent anywhere. I’m reaching out to Homes of Hope for help because we can’t do it on our own. God bless the Homes of Hope ministry for helping the neediest of people.

Metropolitan Church Of God - Maximo Carballo (Yellow Team)

Date Build: Sat 29 - Sun 30 July 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Maria Yolanda

Age: 42 years old

Profession: factory

Salary Weekly: 131

CHILDREN

Xochiquetzal 6 years old

Jesus 18 years old

Rosa Adriana 22 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello, we are the Maximo Carballo family. We are writing this letter to you because I’m a single mom to three kids. I work part of the day and also at night. I have to leave my kids home alone while I work nights and I hate it. Our house isn’t very secure and also, when it rains or there’s bad weather; everything filters into the home. We don’t have family in this area and no one to turn to for help. We needed to flee from the state of Acapulco where my youngest daughter’s father is involved in drugs and has gone crazy. He tried to take her from me and tried to kill me. The police wouldn’t listen to me and I felt helpless, so we chose to leave quickly. I think what I most want for my children is security. A nice lady let us stay with her a few weeks while I looked for work and then she rented a small room to us. I decided to try for a piece of land and put a downpayment on it. My work donated some lumber to me and we are now living on our land but not in great conditions. Please consider helping my family and I, we would forever be grateful.

Harvest Church - Gonzales Gabriel (White Team)

Date Build: Sat 29 - Sun 30 July 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Victor

Age: 36 years old

Profession: self employet

Salary Weekly: 90 dlls

MOTHER: Eva Patricia

Age: 34 years old

Profession: stay home mom

CHILDREN

Emely Yelitza 4 years old

Aurora Sofia 1 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello brothers and sisters of Homes of Hope! We want to explain a little of our current situation to you. It has been hard to find work lately but thankfully, I have enough to keep my family fed. Everything I earn goes towards caring for my family and paying out monthly land dues. I haven’t been able to build anything worthy of living in, on our property. We have a small room there and it doesn’t even have a floor. I don’t like that I haven’t been able to provide a safe place for my young daughters to live in. We dream of a safe place to sleep at night, where cold air doesn’t come in. We think the work you do is so beautiful and we know you help a lot of families in need. Thank you!

Rolfsen 2023 Senior Life Group - Rivera Santos (Red Team)

Date Build: Fry 21 - Sat 22 July 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Virginia Maria

Age: 41 years old

Profession: stret seller

Salary Weekly: 84 dlls

CHILDREN

Ashly Esmeralda 7 years old

Letter from the family:

Hi, my name is Virgina and my daughter’s name is Ashly. I’m a single mom and work selling bracelets and gum on the streets each day while my daughter is in school. We are originally from Oaxaca and Spanish is our second language and difficult for me to speak. I’m also illiterate which is why I sent this to you in voice message, not a letter. We are living with my aunt as we have no other place to go but I know she doesn’t really want us there. Each day we have to stay out of the house until it’s time to go to bed so that we aren’t a bother to her. Please, consider building a home for my daughter and I. We need help and don’t know where else to ask. Thank you.

First Rate - Epitacio Diaz (Orange Team)

Date Build: Sat 29 - Sun 30 July 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Karen Janette

Age: 28 years old

Profession: houskeeper

Salary Weekly: 121 dlls

CHILDREN

Janeth Jazmin 11 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello, it’s a pleasure to write this letter to you. My name is Karen and I’m 28 years old. I have been in Tijuana for a long time but am originally from Guerrero. I have a 10 year old daughter who depends on me for everything as I am a single mother. We are living in a room that someone has been loaning to us but now the owners are asking for the space back. It needs a lot of repairs and isn’t safe to live in. We have nowhere else to live and I’m worried. We know that God is big and He sees us. I do have my property that I’m paying towards but no money to build a home there. I ask from the bottom of my heart for your help. May God bless you!

Building Foundations - Grace Church - Luis Evangelista (Brown Team)

Date Build: Sun 30 - Mon 31 July 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Susana

Age: 27 years old

Profession: stret seller

Salary Weekly: 109 dlls

CHILDREN

Marlon 10 years old

Daila 7 years old

Letter from the family:

First, I hope everyone in your ministry is healthy and happy. I’m glad to be able to write this letter to you on behalf of my family. I have heard from friends and neighbors how you all help the most needy of people. I’m a single mom to two children and we are an indigenous family with very low income. I recently found out my husband was being unfaithful to me and he left us. I started working but it is not enough to sustain the needs of my family. We had been living with my in-laws but we were forced to leave there. We can’t go back to our former home in Guerrero because there is no work there. I’m here alone with my children and would like to be able to provide them with a better life. We have a small piece of land but no resources to build a home there. Your help would change my life and the lives of my children. Thank you.

Rich in Hope - Lopez Saldivar (Brown Team)

Date Build: Fri 21 - Sat 22 July 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Valente Richard Alfonso

Age: 28 years old

Profession: worker construcction

Salary Weekly: 181 dlls

MOTHER: Mayte Guadalupe

Age: 25 years old

Profession: housekeeper

Salary Weekly: 54 dlls

CHILDREN

Richard Damian 10 years old

Alfonso Alejandro 9 years old

Letter from the family: Hello, I’m writing on behalf of my family of 4. My husband and I met when we were very young and have been together ever since. He’s a very hard worker and I’ve always admired that about him. My husband was never given the opportunity to go to school as his family was very poor. Thankfully, my mom was able to put me in school even though it was difficult as a single mom. I didn’t finish my studies and moved out of my house to live with my now husband when I was really young. We had been living with my in-laws but we were able to save up enough money to put a down payment on a piece of land. We quickly moved to our land and tried to live there in a small wooden structure we built. The structure wasn’t sufficient to live in and the weather did not permit us to stay there. A neighbor is letting us rent a room from them in the meanwhile. We won’t give up and believe God still wants to give a safe and beautiful home to our family! Thank you for your time, we pray you are able to help us!

Rich in Hope - Torres Sanchez (Teal Team)

Date Build: Fri 21 - Sat 22 July 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Esperanza

Age: 33 years old

Profession: Parking cars

Salary Weekly: 121 dlls

CHILDREN

Mulan 16 years old

Martin 13 years old

Abril 8 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Esperanza and I’m 33 years old. My biggest motivation in life are my three children. I am a divorced woman and now, a single mom. When I separated from my husband, I used the last of my savings to put a down payment on a piece of land. I was renting at the time but the landlord asked for the house and we needed to quickly move out. I built a small structure to get us by but it’s in bad conditions and we often have our personal items ruined due to the weather. I long for a safe place for my children where the roof doesn’t lift in the wind and water doesn’t pour in from under the walls. We put our faith in God. Please receive a big hug from the 4 of us!

Miles of Hope - De La Cruz Villa Nueva (Purple Team)

Date Build: Fri 14-Sat 15 July 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Juan

Age: 48 years old

Profession: stret vender

Salary Weekly: 181 dlls

MOTHER: Flora

Age: 35 years old

Profession: stret vender

Salary Weekly: 181 dlls

CHILDREN

Salma Ruth 20 years old

Damaris 16 years old

Letter from the family:

Blessings and greetings to you! We are reaching out to you in hopes of qualifying for one of your homes. We are originally from the state of Guerrero where resources and jobs are very limited. Our family came together and decided we wanted a shot at a better life and for that reason we decided to move to Tijuana. We believed moving here would give our daughters more safety and opportunity. It has not been easy; everything is more expensive here including rent and utilities. About a year ago we decided to get a piece of land that we could pay for monthly. It has been impossible to move forward with building anything on our land because our finances are very limited. Another family happened to mention the Homes of Hope ministry to us and told us you help low income families. If you were able to help our family, we would be forever grateful! If we didn’t have to focus on building a home all on our own, we could invest more into our children. Thank you for your time and consideration!

Renovia Company Retreat - Alfaro Anastacio (Red Team)

Date Build: Tue 18 - Wed 19 July 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Teresa

Age: 23 years old

Profession: stret seller

Salary Weekly: 121 dlls

CHILDREN

Kenia 6 years old

years old

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Teresa and I’m a single mom to my 6 year old daughter, Kenia. I work selling gum and candy at stop lights in Tijuana and make about $20 dollars a day. This is a difficult job because I’m only able to work when the weather permits. I’m asking for a home because where we are living now, if it rains all of our belongings become wet and ruined. My daughter is constantly sick, too. I’m thankful that we at least have somewhere to live for now but pray for something better. I pray with all my heart that you are able to help us. I don’t have anyone else to depend on. Thank you!

Renovia Company Retreat - Zapata Solis (Green Team)

Date Build: Tue 18 - Wed 19 July 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Ricardo

Age: 36 years old

Profession: security guard

Salary Weekly: 121 dlls

MOTHER: Yazmin

Age: 39 years old

Profession: stret seller

Salary Weekly: 90 dlls

CHILDREN

Estefany 14 years old

Axel 9 years old

Letter from the family:

May God bless you all. We are the Zapata Solis family and we are asking for the assistance of Homes of Hope in building a house for our family. We are originally from Veracruz but have moved to Northern Mexico in search of work and better pay. We worked very hard and were able to get a piece of land that we pay for monthly. We want our children to have a safe and beautiful home. Thank you for reading our letter, blessings.

Renovia Company Retreat - Anastacio Rodriguez (Purple Team)

Date Build: Tue 18 - Wed 19 July 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Angelina

Age: 44 years old

Profession: stret seller

Salary Weekly: 121 dlls

CHILDREN

Luz Maria 14 years old

Jesus Eduardo 13 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Angelina and I’m from the state of Guerrero. I’m 44 years old and am a single mother to two children; Jesus (13) and Luz María (14). I’m asking for help because my financial situation does not allow me to cover the cost of sending my children to school alongside all of our other bills. I work in the border line selling things Monday-Friday and make about $100 dollars a week. I pray that you are able to help my family. Thank you!

Renovia Company Retreat - Cajigas Sigala (Blue Team)

Date Build: Tue 18 - Wed 19 July 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Manuela

Age: 34 years old

Profession: factory

Salary Weekly: 157 dlls

CHILDREN

Danna 18 years old

Mateo 8 years old

Santiago 7 years old

Nicole 4 years old

carlos 3 years old

Letter from the family:

My name is Manuela and I’m a single mom to 5 children. We are currently living in a very small room and we barely fit. I don’t have money or supplies to build my family a better home. I’m pressed financially while I provide food for my kids, pay their school fees, and our land payment. The children’s father is not willing to help me financially at all. My children deserve better and I want a safe home for them. They are sick all the time and I know it’s because of where we are living. If you would help us, we would be eternally grateful!

Renovia Company Retreat - Nepomuceno Quiroz (Yellow Team)

Date Build: Tue 18 - Wed 19 July 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

Mother: Adelfa

Age: 44 years old

Profession: stret seller

Salary Weekly: 133 dlls

CHILDREN

Evelyn 18 years old

Ian Caleb 2 years old (grandson)

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Adelfa and I’m originally from the state of Guerrero. We are a low I come family and moved to Tijuana in search of better paying jobs. I sell items in the borderline of San Ysidro. I saved for a long time and was able to put a down payment on a piece of land. I don’t have the money to make my monthly land payment and also build a home on my property. I help take care of my grandson because my daughter is a single mom. We really need your help. Thank you.

Miles of Hope - Gamez Valencia (Orange Team)

Date Build: Fri 14 - Sat 15 July 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Jose

Age: 35 years old

Profession: construction worker

Salary Weekly: 151 dlls

MOTHER: Honorina

Age: 33 years old

Profession: stay home mom

CHILDREN

Jose Antonio 16 years old

Carlos Daniel 4 years old

Ximena 3 years old

Letter from the family:

Good day to you, my name is Honorina. My family and I are from the state of Puebla and we have now been in Tijuana for 3 years. We came in search of a better life for our three children; 15, 3, and 2 years old. About 8 months ago we put a down payment on a piece of land which was very hard for us to do with just my husband’s salary. He is a mason and is paid very little for his work. We couldn’t afford to rent somewhere and also make our land payment so we decided to move to our property. We have built a small structure here to get us by until we can figure out a better plan. We constantly get wet because our house was made with scraps and doesn’t keep water out. I don’t like to see my kids cold and suffering. We pray that you are able to help us, it would change our lives. May God bless all the beautiful work that you’re doing to help families in need. Thank you!

Miles of Hope - Gutierrez Rojas (Blue Team)

Date Build: Fri 14 - Sat 15 July 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Abigael

Age: 27 years old

Profession: cosntruction worker

Salary Weekly: 181 dlls

MOTHER: Jasmin

Age: 26 years old

Profession: stay home mom

CHILDREN

Liam 2 years old

Jahir 8 years old

Letter from the family:

Our family lives in a small room made of scrap wood and tarps. When it rains, everything gets wet on the inside of our house and the humidity ruins everything. Not much fits in our small room, my children share a bed with us. We would love more space for our kids to feel more comfortable and have space to play. A home would give our children more security and a level of comfort we haven’t experienced. We just want a better life for our children. We ask for your support, please.

Miles of Hope - Arellano De La Cruz (Yellow Team)

Date Build: Fri 14 - Sat 15 July 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Javier

Age: 34 years old

Profession: gas estation

Salary Weekly: 181 dlls

MOTHER: Rocio Isabel

Age: 32 years old

Profession: gas estation

Salary Weekly: 151 dlls

CHILDREN

Laila Jazmin 6 years old

Fernanda Estefania 11 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello, we are the Arellano De La Cruz family. We are a family of 4; mom, dad, and two daughters. About 3 months ago, I lost our 3rd baby during the pregnancy and that’s been a hard hit for our family. When we found out that we were pregnant for the 3rd time, we became more aware of the difficulty of our financial situation. We are currently living in a home loaned to us by my in-laws. We have been trying for 8 years to get a home of our own but we don’t have the finances to make it happen. We finally decided to buy a piece of land and start that way about 3 years ago. As our girls get older, we realize they need their privacy and that we can’t all keep sharing a room together. I think it was God, but a few days before I lost our baby, you guys called me and told me that we qualify for a home. After our loss, we had joy in our hearts knowing that at least our situation could possibly change for the better and give our two girls a happier life. May God continue to bless you and the work that you do, thank you for all the joy you bring to very deserving families.

Miles of Hope - Escobar Ledesma (Green Team)

Date Build: Fri 14 - Sat 15 July 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Juan Carlos

Age: 40 years old

Profession: Warehouse employee

Salary Weekly: 178 dlls

MOTHER: Micaela

Age: 39 years old

Profession: stay house mom

CHILDREN

Jose Manuel 16 years old

Jaime Fabian 15 years old

Genesis Elizabeth 19 years old

Janny Nicole 15 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello, we’re the Escobar Ledesma family. Before moving to our property, we were renting a home. My mother in law had us look at properties with her and unbeknownst to us, her intention was to help us secure a lot for our family. She and my father in law helped us with the land payment until he became ill and passed away. At that point my mother in law was not financially secure enough to help us anymore. Since then we’ve tried to build little by little on our property. We only have a small room but we love sharing everything that we have. At one point we took in 6 kids who needed a safe place to stay and that blessed our hearts. Two have since left, but we still have four in our care and we consider them our children. On our own, we don’t have the means to continue building in order to provide our children with what they need and deserve. Nothing is impossible for God and we keep our faith in Him. God bless you all!

Miles of Hope - Ceron Vazquez (Red Team)

Date Build: Fri 14 - Sat 15 July 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Jose

Age: 56 years old

Profession: factory

Salary Weekly: 145 dlls

MOTHER: Maria de Lourdes

Age: 44 years old

Profession: Factory

Salary Weekly: 121 dlls

CHILDREN

Jeremy Jadhiel 12 years old

Letter from the family:

I’m reaching out to Homes of Hope for help because I really would like a dignified home for my family to live in. We currently live with my brother and his wife and they often become frustrated with my son who has autism and ADHD. They are uncomfortable by the noises he makes and his inability to stay still. We really like Rosarito and want to make our permanent home here. We moved here from Mexico City to have a fresh start. We can’t afford to pay rent, a land payment, and also build a home all on our own. We would really appreciate and love your help. Thank you!

North Country Youth MA - Rojas Espino (Blue Team)

Date Build: Mon 10 - Wed 12/ July 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Sergio Daniel

Age: 41 years old

Profession: Factory

Salary Weekly: 147 dlls

MOTHER: Dulce Yazmin

Age: 31 years old

Profession: stay home mom

CHILDREN

Sergio Misael 5 years old

Dulce Daniela 1 years old

Letter from the family:

Good day to you. We came to Tijuana in search of better jobs and more pay. Here, we started our family and now have two children. We have been renting but dream of owning a home for our family. We had the opportunity to get a piece of land by making monthly payments but we don’t have enough money to also start building a home on our property. Just my husband works as I stay home with our two children. We are trying our hardest to move forward and would appreciate help. We learned about Homes of Hope ministry and pray to God that you’re able to help us! Thank you!