The Crossing - Calderon Garcia (Pink Team)

Date Build: Fri 13 - Sat 14 October 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Adael

Age: 34 years old

Profession: gas station

Salary Weekly: $220 US

MOTHER: Maritza

Age: 29 years old

Profession: restaurant

Salary Weekly: $82 US

CHILDREN

Rebeca - 2 years old

Letter from the family:

Our family is like many; we don’t have the financial resources to be able to buy or rent. The cost of living in this border area are extremely elevated. As parents, we are doing everything we can to provide for our daughter but it is so difficult to make a land payment at the same time you’re trying to build a home. Apart from all that, we’re paying rent and utilities plus food and diapers. Where we currently live- we share a single home with two other families. It’s the only way to make ends meet. Having a home of our home would completely change the quality of our lives. Right now, my husband is the only one working as I look after our little girl and also am taking university courses to hopefully better our lives eventually. We really hope and pray you are able to help us. Thank you!

The Crossing - Angulo Gomez (Yellow Team)

Date Build: Fri 13 - Sat 14 October 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Liliana

Age: 29 years old

Profession: factory

Salary Weekly: $140 US

CHILDREN

Angel - 14 years old

Victoria - 10 years old

Lili - 4 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Liliana and I’m 29 years old. I have 3 children ages 4, 10, and 14. I want to share with you what the last year has looked like for my family. I separated from my husband of 11 years after finding out he was being unfaithful. His reaction was to kick my children and I out of the home we had made together. I briefly lived with my mom and now live in a home that my co-worker is lending me. My mom helped me put a down payment on a piece of land but I do not have the finances to build anything for my family there. My dream is to provide my children with a home of their own where no one can ever ask us to leave. I constantly live in fear wondering when I’ll need to give back the home we are currently living in. I trust in God’s timing. Thank you to everyone who makes Homes of Hope possible, may you always have what you need.

7 Figure Foundation (Steve Tackett) - TOLEDO JIMENEZ (Red Team)

Date Build: Sun 8 - Mon 9 October 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Fausto

Age: 39 years old

Profession: Carpenter

Salary Weekly: $140 US

MOTHER: M.A. Elena

Age: 40 years old

Profession: Stay at Home Mom

CHILDREN

Danna - 12 years old

Amanda - 10 years old

Cristofer - 9 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is María Elena, my partner’s name is Fausto, and we have 3 children. We currently live in a very small home but we are happy. We know God always provides just what we need! I heard about Homes of Hope through a neighbor; she received a home from you as well and was so thankful! We dream of a home of our own where the roof doesn’t leak and wind doesn’t come through the walls. I’m really thankful for people like you; those who give without expecting anything in return. I know you work hard to provide families with the best possible. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter, we hope to hear back from you! Blessings.

The Ridge - HERNANDEZ DE LA CRUZ (Brown Team)

Date Build: Fri 13 - Sat 14, October 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Isaac

Age: 51 years old

Profession: worker

Salary Weekly: $170 US

MOTHER: Alejandra

Age: 53 years old

Profession: housekeeping

Salary Weekly: $40 US

CHILDREN

Ilse - 28 years old

Neyari - 14 years old

Letter from the family:

We want to take this opportunity to ask for your help in building our family a home. We haven’t been able to do this on our own and have a very low income. We have two children; one is 28 and is disabled, our other child is 14. Due to our situation, my husband is the only one working because my disabled daughter requires all of my attention and my other daughter is in school. Someone is loaning us a small place to live close to our property. We are trying to stay current with our payments but it has been very challenging. If you were able to help us, we would be so grateful to God and to all of you. Blessings to you.

Hope Sports/Champions of Fitness - Romero Pacheco (Purple Team)

Date Build: Sat 7 - Sun 8, October 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Guadalupe

Age: 40 years old

Profession: Fleet Market

Salary Weekly: $360 US

CHILDREN

Roberto - 19 years old

Raymundo - 12 years old

Liam - 6 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello, I’m reaching out to you hoping that you’ll be able to build a home for my family and I. We don’t have the resources to build something all on our own. I’m a single mom to three sons. I don’t have a formal job, I work at a flea market to have an income. Having a home and not needing to worry about finding an affordable place to rent would be so helpful. I feel a huge responsibility as a mom to provide all the needs of my children. It was very difficult to save up money for a down payment on a piece of land. We would love the opportunity to be safe and comfortable in a home of our own. Blessings to all of you. I think you’re wonderful people!

Porte Communities - Infante Moreno

Date Build: Fri 6 - Sat 7, October 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Efrain

Age: 38 years old

Profession: waiter

Salary Weekly: $200 US

MOTHER: Norma

Age: 34 years old

Profession: Stay at Home Mom

CHILDREN

Dana - 17 years old

Briana - 14 years old

Damian - 8 years old

Derek - 6 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello to all the Homes of Hope workers. My family and I are in great need of help, we pray you’ll be able to help us. There are 6 people in our family (mom, dad, and 4 kids). We aren’t yet living on our property but are working very hard to prepare it and put utilities there. We currently live with my dad and pay him rent but really want a place of our own. We don’t fit into the room that we rent from him very well. I feel desperate for help and I’m trying to keep faith. Thank you for considering my family.

Renault & Friends - Hernandez Garcia (Red Team)

Date Build: Sat 7 - Sun 8, October 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Hugo

Age: 22 years old

Profession: bricklayer

Salary Weekly: $250 US

MOTHER: Fernanda

Age: 22 years old

Profession: Stay at Home Mom

CHILDREN

Leylani - 7 years old

Kaylani - 1 years old

Letter from the family:

We are the Hernandez García family and we moved to Rosarito less than two years ago from the state of Guanajuato. There was no work there and we already had one child with one on the way. We felt the need to move, start over, and look for better paying jobs. First my husband moved to Rosarito and found work. He thought it was a good place for our family so we moved to be with him after two weeks. At first we weren’t paying rent in the small room we were living in but a month later after I delivered our daughter- the family asked for their room back. At that point, we went to live with my in-laws and my brother in law and now pay rent there. My husband and I decided we should think about buying land and building so that we aren’t always stuck paying rent. We can’t keep up with all our current payments because my husband’s job isn’t stable as a mason. Receiving a home would be a huge relief and set us forward so many years. We pray you continue on in your work and keep helping families. Thank you!

Renault & Friends - Torres Garcia (Green Team)

Date Build: Sat 7 - Sun 8, October 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Victor

Age: 32 years old

Profession:

Salary Weekly: $125 US

MOTHER: Adriana

Age: 38 years old

Profession: Stay at Home Mom

CHILDREN

Maria - 9 years old

Rodrigo - 6 years old

Victoria - 4 years old

Briana - 3 years old

Letter from the family:

Thank you for taking the time to read our letter. We are the Torres Garcia family; my husband and I have 4 children. We have been in Tijuana now for 5 years- we moved here from the state of Durango. We want to stay in this area and decided to buy a small piece of land for our family. The last couple of months have been very hard on our family but we are pushing through. We are reaching out to you for help because we have the desire to provide something better for our children. They deserve to feel safe. We pray God blesses you for all your kind work and that you keep bringing hope to families everywhere.

Flexware Innovation - Rico Hernandez (Blue Team)

Date Build: Fri 13 - Sat 14, October 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Samuel

Age: 27 years old

Profession: Uber Eats driver

Salary Weekly: $115 US

MOTHER: Salma

Age: 25 years old

Profession: Stay at Home Mom

CHILDREN

Samuel - 7 years old

Aaron - 1 years old

Letter from the family:

Brothers and sisters of Homes of Hope, I write this letter to you. My name is Samuel and right now my family and I find ourselves in a difficult economic situation. My son, Samuel Jr., has a disability and his medications paired with therapy comes at a great cost for us. I’m the only one working in my family as my wife stays home to look after our 1 year old and our disabled son. Due to these circumstances, I’m unable to provide a better place to live for my wife and kids. Right now we’re living in a single room at my elderly mom’s house. Please consider helping us. Thank you!

GLOBAL ROOFING GROUP - OVANDO VELAZQUEZ (Orange Team)

Date Build: Sat. 23 - Sun. 24 / septiembre/ 2023

FAMILY INFOMATION:

Father: Carlos

41 Years Old

Profession: technician

Salary Weekly: 175 dlls

Mother: Viridiana

33 Years Old

Profession: factory worker

Salary Weekly: 130 dlls

CHILDREN

Carlos 18 Years Old.

Marco 16 Years Old.

Angel 11 Years Old.

Letter from the family:

Hello, I want to tell you about my family’s story and why we are asking for help. We needed to leave our home state about two years ago as it became unsafe and we wanted something better for our family. With my brother in law’s help, we made the move to Tijuana. We met a kind family when we first moved here who helped us find work and also a place to live while we established ourselves. After some time, we needed to move and started paying rent. My husband and I both work but it’s not enough to make our land payment, rent, food, and the cost of keeping our kids in school. Someone told us about Homes of Hope and it was exciting to think that maybe we would qualify and eventually have a home of our own. It’s very hard to ask for help but I know it’s help we genuinely need. We will continue to work hard no matter what, and show our kids what honest work looks like. We aren’t churchgoer’s but do believe God is good and real. I know we aren’t perfect, but we are still God’s children. I pray you’re able to help us. Thank you!

HEUSER TEAM - VICTORIA AGUIRRE (Blue Team)

Date Build: Sat 23 - Sun 24 / September/2023

FAMILY INFOMATION:

Father: Ubaldo Anselmo

36 Years Old

Profession: taxi Driver

Salary Weekly: 210 dlls

Mother: Kenia Sarahi

32 Years Old

Profession: stayhomemom

CHILDREN

Grecia Alejandra 2 Years Old.

Marco David 13 Years Old.

Letter from the family:

Hello, we are a family made up of 4 members: mom, dad, and two children. Our current financial situation does not allow us to meet basic needs that are family has like food, diapers, and transportation. Right now we only have the income of my husband. I was working before but our car broke down and has left me unable to participate in earning an income for our family. We did have savings but like so many other families, the pandemic hit us very hard and we are having a hard time getting back on our feet. We lost a child during a pregnancy and medical bills racked up after that. We became pregnant again shortly after and praise God, our baby is now with us and healthy. Our children are our entire life! We are so proud of our oldest child, he is smart and capable. We would love to give him his own space inside our home as he is now a teenager. Both myself and our son have asthma and I secure home unaffected by the weather outside would be a huge blessing. We know there are so many families in need. We pray that you are able to help ours. We pray God grows the supply of workers you have in order to bless more families with homes. Thank you!

NORTH GATE CHURCH MA - NOYOLA FLORES (Red Team)

Date Build: Thu 21 - Sat 23/ september/ 2023

FAMILY INFOMATION:

Mother: Trinidad

34 Years Old

Profession: taking care of elderly people

Salary Weekly: 150 dlls

CHILDREN

Naomi Michell 17 Years Old.

Keira Sabina 15 Years Old.

Christofer Aldair 13 Years Old.

Veronica Aymee 12 Years Old.

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Trinidad. I became a single mom to 4 children a couple years back. However, I have been living on my own for 7 years now. I also have my brother living with me and he is handicapped. 7 years ago, my husband fell into drugs and left our family. I have worked my hardest to keep my family going and have worked so hard. About 3 years ago, our house flooded due to a drainage problem where we were living and we lost everything. Around the same time, my son had a life saving kidney surgery that has left him needing further studies and tests for the foreseen future. It’s been a lot for me to deal with on my own. I’ve been working at factories and cleaning houses to make ends meet. Last year, I put myself through a nursing course and graduated! I now am able to give care to the elderly and make an income from that, too. I’m trying to build a home for my family but everything is so expensive! I was working too much last year and living completely stressed all the time- I ended up needing a surgery and now am trying to take better care of myself because my kids only have me. They never ask me for anything because they are very aware of our situation. I truly wish to be able to give them a safe home where we can all sit around the table and enjoy meals together. Please consider helping my family, thank you!

UPPER ROOM FELLOWSHIP - GARCIA URIARTE (Red Team )

Date Build: Sat 2 - Sun 3 / september/ 2023

FAMILY INFOMATION:

Mother: Estefany

23 Years Old

Profession: cake shop

Salary Weekly: 60 dlls

CHILDREN

Aylin Sofia 2 Years Old.

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Estefany and I’m 23 years old. I have an almost 2 year old daughter. We currently live with one of my sisters and are renting a house together where we split all the bills. The house we rent is very close to my property. I have lived in this area most of my life. My family and I really need help as I recently lost my job and am surviving right now from my savings. What I do have is only enough to make my land payment, rent, and other necessities. I recently graduated from university and now need to pay a lot of money in order to be certified in my career path. We would appreciate your help so much. Thank you for your consideration!

RISE CITY CHURCH - CRUZ PEREZ (Green Team)

Date Build: Sat 02- Sun 03/ Septenber/2023

FAMILY INFOMATION:

Father: Christian

30 Years Old

Profession: Garden

Salary Weekly: 121 dlls

Mother: Ines

29 Years Old

Profession: housekeeping

Salary Weekly: 60 dlls

CHILDREN

Alondra Isabella 5 Years Old.

Letter from the family:

Hi, my name is Christian and I’m 30 years old. My wife is 29 and my daughter is 5. I’m reaching out to you for help as my family is currently living in a very small home made of recycled lumber. I’ve built it myself as I was able, we don’t have the finances to live in something better all on our own. Right now we are barely making ends meet while paying our land payment, food, and other necessities. As a father, I deeply desire to provide all the needs of my wife and daughter. I’m proud of the advancements we’ve been able to make and anxiously await hearing back from Homes of Hope. Thank you!

MISSION CHURCH - SOTO ESQUIVEL (Orange Team)

Date Build: Sat 2 - Sun.3 / september/ 2023

FAMILY INFOMATION:

Father: Juan Diego

31 Years Old

Profession: construction worker

Salary Weekly: 180 dlls

Mother: Ilse Lizeth

27 Years Old

Profession: cakes at home

Salary Weekly: 60 dlls

CHILDREN

Tadeo Emiliano 2 Years Old.

Mateo Alejandro 6 Years Old.

Alexia Guadalupe 10 Years Old.

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Ilse and I’d like to tell you a little bit about my family’s situation. I’m a single mom to 3 children. About a year ago after working very hard, I was able to save up enough money to put a down payment on a piece of land for my family and I. I work making pastries and use all the money I earn to support my family and their needs. I currently live with my mom in a home her brother is loaning to us. I would love to have a home of our own where my kids can finally feel like they belong. We pray to be part of your beautiful ministry. May God continue to bless you all in everything that you do.

MISSION CHURCH - LOPEZ ZEPEDA (Blue Team)

Date Build: Sat 2 - Sun 3 /September/ 2023

FAMILY INFOMATION:

Father: Moises

39 Years Old

Profession: construction worker

Salary Weekly: 140 dlls

Mother: Lourdes Yazmin

36 Years Old

Profession: stay at home mom

CHILDREN

Abraham Moises 8 Years Old.

Kiara Scarlet 9 Years Old.

Allison Joana 13 Year Old.

Letter from the family:

We are reaching out to you for help because with our finances, building a home of our own is not possible. We have a lot of basic needs that we are unable to keep up with but very little money to make it all happen. My dream is to give my children the home that they deserve. We want to be able to live safe and warm without getting wet when it rains. We pray that God hears our prayers and answers. Thank you for the work that you do.

VENTURE CHURCH ENCINITAS - Perez Rodriguez (Orange Team)

Date Build: Sat 5 - Sun 6 August 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Diana Lilia

Age: 41 years old

Profession: Factory

Salary Weekly: 121 dlls

CHILDREN

Beny Alexis 8 years old

America Samantha 15 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Diana. I am a single mom to two children. I do everything possible to give my children the life they deserve. I work at a sewing factory and use the money to make our land payment and our rent. My aunt is allowing me to live in her home while on the weekends, I slowly am building a small structure for my children and I to live in on our property. When I’m not working, I sell what I can find in outdoor markets to make extra money. No matter what I do, there’s never enough money. I know God is watching me and sees the sacrifices that I make. Thank you in advance for reading my letter. Blessings!

CALVARY SCHOOL PACIFIC PALISADES - Prudencio Martinez (RED TEAM)

Date Build: Sat 12 - Sun13 / August 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Candida Ivon

Age: 33 years old

Profession: pharmacy

Salary Weekly:151 dlls

CHILDREN

Danna Paola 13 years old

Ivanna Michel 6 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Cándida And I’m 33 years old. I have two daughters; Danna and Ivanna. I became a widow 5 years ago and have struggled since. 3 years ago I met a man who mentally was abusive to me and thankfully- I got out of that relationship. I currently live with my mom and she has been my rock. My sister, my nephew, my brother, my mom, my children and I all live in my mom’s home and it’s crowded! Thankfully I have a job and I am able to make my land payments. I’m excited thinking that one day we will also have a home of our own! Through everything, I have not lost my faith in God! I believe a home will bring security to my family and encourage us to seek greater things in life. God’s timing is perfect and I trust Him. I hope to meet you all soon! May God bless you!

TIMBERLAKE CHURCH MA - Torrez Zarazua (BLUE TEAM)

Date Build: Wed 16 - Fri18/ August 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Anayeli

Age: 23 years old

Profession: Factory

Salary Weekly: 163 dlls

CHILDREN

Edwin 5 years old

Axel Ulises 3 years old

Maria Rosario 54 years old (grandma)

Yadira 14 years old (sister)

Pablo 13 years old (brother)

Letter from the family:

Hello, my name is Anayeli. I’m asking for help because my large family currently lives in one small room together. Rent is too expensive all around us. I am the only caregiver to my two children ages 3 and 5. I was left a widow two years ago when my husband died from COVID. After he passed, my mom and siblings came to live with me. I have the hope that you will be able to help me because it isn’t something I have been able to do on my own. I am trying my hardest to make our land payment and also rent along with everything else. I would be forever grateful if you were able to help me.

LUTHERAN CHURCH OF HOPE - Roque Avalos (RED TEAM)

Date Build: Sat 19 - Sun 20 / August 2023

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Octavio

Age: 44 years old

Profession: Hardware store

Salary Weekly: 160 dlls

MOTHER: Norma

Age: 41 years old

Profession: groceries stores

Salary Weekly: 180 dlls

CHILDREN

Octavio 22 years old

Sherlyn 19 years old (daughter in law)

SOl 1 years old (granddaughter)

Emiliano 1 month old (grandson)

Estrella 16 years old

Angel 10 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello, we are writing this letter to you in hopes of receiving a home. We are a family of 8, 4 adults and 4 minors. We have 3 incomes and we use all our money very strategically to support our large family. We recently had to take a loan to buy a vehicle that can transport all of us to work. We have our land payment, rent, school fees, utilities, and food also to pay for. Because of all the costs we have and not enough money to be able to build on our own; we are reaching out to Homes of Hope for help. We trust that Jesus has seen our needs and will meet them in His timing. Blessings!