PV Sheepdogs - RAMIREZ GONZALEZ (Brown Team)

Date Build: Saturday 27 - Sunday 28 April 2024

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Jesus

Age: 23 years old

Job: bricklayer

Salary Weekly: $280US

MOTHER: Ana

Age: 23 years old

Job: Stay at Home Mom

CHILDREN

Alexa - 4 years old

Letter from the family:

We are the Ramírez González family. I'm Ana, 23 years old, and my husband Jose, also 23 years old, along with our daughter Alexa, 4 years old. We arrived in Tijuana just 4 years ago, originally from Guanajuato. We had to leave our lives there abruptly due to threats from a cartel. With only what we could carry, including our newborn daughter, Alexa, who was just 1 month old at the time, we fled. My husband's father helped us by paying for bus tickets to Tijuana after we were threatened, robbed, and my husband was beaten. Upon arrival, we stayed briefly with a cousin of my husband's before renting a small house. We struggled to afford food and diapers. Eventually, we sought a piece of land to own, as rent was too high. We found one and moved, building a small room with scavenged materials. We slept on the floor, fearing for our safety. Now, after two years, we've made some progress, even having a place to cook. However, life remains difficult, and we seek your help to provide a safer place for our daughter to sleep. Your assistance would mean a lot to us as we strive to give her a better life. Thank you very much.

PV Sheepdogs - ALMAZAN MORENO (Green Team)

Date Build: Saturday 27 - Sunday 28 April 2024

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Daniel

Age: 27 years old

Job: taxi driver

Salary Weekly: $230US

MOTHER: Griselda

Age: 23 years old

Job: Stay at Home Mom

CHILDREN

Daniela - 8 years old

Gael - 4 years old

Angel - 3 years old

Letter from the family:

We are the Almazán Moreno family. Our family consists of Griselda, aged 21, my husband Daniel, 27, and our three children, Daniela, Ángel, and Gael. We are reaching out to ask for assistance in obtaining a home, as we have been unable to build one on our own. Our family's income is insufficient, as my husband is the sole provider working as an Uber driver. Despite his efforts, we struggle to make ends meet due to the high cost of rent and monthly land payments. We have been unable to afford materials to construct a home on our land. Our children are still young, so I cannot leave them alone to work. Your help would be a great blessing to our family. Thank you in advance.

The Shoreline Church - LOZANO ALEJANDRO (Blue Team)

Date Build: Saturday 20 - Sunday 21 April 2024

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Jose Manuel

Age: 26 years old

Job: Factory

Salary Weekly: $175US

MOTHER: Ana

Age: 28Factory years old

Job: Factory

Salary Weekly: $200US

CHILDREN

Jose - 3 years old

Letter from the family: Hello! we are a family from Guerrero a state in the south of Mexico. We came to Tijuana running away from violence and poverty and in search of a better life. Our dream is to help our parents and bring them to a safe place here in Tijuana but the places where we've been renting are very small and they don't allow big families to live in. Also the situation back home is very difficult with insecurity and natural disasters so it's very difficult for us to think about going back. If wee could receive a Home of Hope it would be such a great miracle for our family, thank you so much for considering us!

Faith Fellowship - ISLAS BARRERA (Red Team)

Date Build: Friday 26 - Saturday 27 April 2024

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Juan Carlos

Age: 51 years old

Job: Security Guard

Salary Weekly: $200US

MOTHER: Nadia

Age: 38 years old

Job: Gas Station

Salary Weekly: $120US

CHILDREN

Rodrigo - 10 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello! We are a family from the south of Mexico and we came to Tijuana in search of a better life. We are currently living with our families, my partner and I separately, because they can;t acommodate us together in one house. I rent a small room with my aunt and we share the kitchen, the living room and the bathroom. We would love to have a space just for our family, to live as a couple and for my son to have his space. Sadly we don’t have the income to build something on our own because of our expenses, the rent and the land payments. When we heard about Homes of Hope we got really excited and now we know our dream to have a home can become true!!! Thank you so much for everything you do and for considering our family for a Home.

Turner & Friends - LUNA RAMIREZ (Brown Team)

Date Build: Friday 19 - Saturday 20 April 2024

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Perla

Age: 25 years old

Job: Factory

Salary Weekly: $280US

CHILDREN

Joshua - 9 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello! my name is Perla, I’m currently 25 years old and I live with my 9 year old. I go to university and my son is in 4th grade. We’re a small family. 3 years ago we were living with my ex husband in a house we had built together with a lot of effort but because of different circumstances my son and I had to leave and look for a better place. Right now we are renting a small house where we don’t pay a lot and that has helped us pay for our own land. Our situation is not easy, it’s not easy to be a single mom and study and work at the same time. For a season I was saving to try to pour some concrete in my land to start building something and that’s when some people told me about Homes of Hope and I applied. I’m just a mom who’s trying to make it in life. I wanna give a good and worthy life to my child. I don’t want our roof to leak anymore or have wanter running through our floor. Right now I don’t have the income to build a safe home because our other life expenses but thank you so much for the support you give to families like mine!

Benjamin Obdyke - VILLALBA ORTIZ (Green Team)

Date Build: Saturday 20 - Sunday 21 April 2024

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: RAFAEL

Age: 38 years old

Job: WORKER

Salary Weekly: $200US

MOTHER: SOFIA

Age: 45 years old

Job: STAY AT HOME MOM

CHILDREN

ANA LUCIA - 13 years old

Letter from the family:

I am reaching out to you seeking assistance in obtaining a small home. My family has been living on our property for the past four years, and though we constructed a small room to live in, the person who lent us the wood is now requesting it back. Our current dwelling is very modest, and when it rains, it leaks profusely. Additionally, we lack flooring in our home. Unfortunately, my husband's income hasn't been sufficient to afford us better living conditions. Moreover, due to a heart condition, I am unable to work.

I am immensely grateful for all the support you provide to those in need. In the past, I sought help from another organization, but they failed to assist me, leading me to believe they were fraudulent, preying on the impoverished. Your aid would mean the world to us.

Thank you for considering our situation.

Addicted to Life - LOPEZ VAZQUEZ (Purple Team)

Date Build: Friday 12 - Saturday 13 April 2024

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Patsy

Age: 25 years old

Job: factory

Salary Weekly: $175US

CHILDREN

Alexa - 9years old

Letter from the family:

My name is Patsy, I'm 25 years old, and I've been living in Rosarito since I was 9. Before that, I lived in Acapulco, Puebla, and Nayarit with my mom's family, as my parents separated due to my father's physical abuse fueled by alcoholism. We settled in a small wooden room upon arriving. Communication with my mom has always been strained; she blames me for her unhappiness with her partners and often kicked me out, claiming she regretted having me. At 14, I moved in with my boyfriend, who is now the father of my 9-year-old daughter, Alexa. Back then, I worked in markets until I turned 18, and while living with him at his mother's house, I worked tirelessly, resting only one day a week. I left him due to infidelity when Alexa was two, staying briefly with my mom, who also mistreated her. Witnessing her abuse led me to seek solace in drugs, until my uncle intervened and admitted me to rehab. Determined to improve, I turned to church, completed my secondary education, and pursued various courses. Despite facing hardships, I strive to provide for Alexa. After being kicked out by my mom, I lived with my grandmother until she begged me to return, which I did. Despite a verbally abusive three-year relationship, I finally left my ex when I learned of his infidelity and my pregnancy. Despite his refusal to take responsibility, I chose to keep the baby, now three months along, and aspire to build a better future. I dream of owning a house and continuing my education. I currently take caregiving courses to support us. I hope for justice for my daughter and pray for our home's protection.

Addicted to Life - CASTAÑON PALACIOS (Red Team)

Date Build: Friday 12 - Saturday 13 April 2024

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Josue

Age: 29 years old

Job: Factory

Salary Weekly: $180US

MOTHER: Jenis

Age: 25 years old

Job: factory

Salary Weekly: $140US

CHILDREN

Jose - 6 years old

Jade - 4years old

Letter from the family:

My name is Jenis Lizbeth. I am married with two children: a 6-year-old boy and a 4-year-old girl. We come from Guerrero state and have been living in Rosarito for four years. We moved to Tijuana because there are no job opportunities in Guerrero. We bought a piece of land here in Rosarito on installments, but I haven't been able to build on it yet because I'm paying rent and saving up for the land. My husband works and has appointments at IMSS (Mexican Social Security Institute), where they deduct his day's pay when he goes. I also go to IMSS for medical consultations because I suffer from headaches for about a year now. At my job, when I take leave, they deduct my pay, making it harder for me to save. I would appreciate it if it were possible for you to help us build a small house for my family to live in.

Rise City Church - OZUNA PALMA (Pink Team)

Date Build: Saturday 20 - Sunday 21 April 2024

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Maria Guadalupe

Age: 33 years old

Job: Fleet Market

Salary Weekly: $100US

CHILDREN

Oniel - 11 years old

Letter from the family:

My name is Maria Guadalupe Palma Valente, and I am writing to request assistance in building a home for myself and my 11-year-old son. As a single mother, I am unable to undertake construction efforts. Four years ago, I separated from my partner and moved to Tijuana to live with my brother, who kindly provided us with a place to stay. Three years ago, I made the best decision of my life by purchasing land, with the hope of one day living there with my son in our own home. Witnessing my son's happiness as we strive to make payments on the land fills me with joy. However, I find it challenging to manage both the land payments and the construction costs. Despite this, I remain steadfast in my faith that, by God's will, we will one day have a home of our own.

Addicted to Life - GOMEZ PEREZ (Green Team)

Date Build: Friday 12 - Saturday 13 April 2024

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Jose

Age: 52 years old

Job: taco place

Salary Weekly: $170US

MOTHER: Mayli

Age: 23years old

Job: taco place

Salary Weekly: $170US

CHILDREN

Luisa - 4 years old

Lucero - 1 year old

Letter from the family:

Dear brothers and sisters,

I come from Chiapas with my family. Currently, I have two daughters, one aged 4 and the other 1 year and 2 months. Both were premature, one born at 24 weeks and the other at 28 weeks. It has been a very sad situation for us as we lack insurance, our own home, or a stable income. We run a birria stall, which sometimes does well, but it's challenging for my husband and me to manage while taking care of our daughters. Despite difficulties, we never cease working, rain or shine, to make ends meet, even if it means going without food at times.

We desperately seek support for housing as we struggle to find affordable places that accept children. Currently, we rent a house where we also work to lower the rent, but it's not enough to save for our own home. We are not perfectionists, but hard workers. I sell used clothes to stretch our income, and our daughters are our everything. When they fall ill, it's tough as I care for them while my husband, much older than me, works tirelessly despite his age and sciatic nerve pain. We support each other through thick and thin.

We sincerely hope for your assistance as we are a humble family striving for a better life together, especially for our daughters whom we aim to guide onto the right path, instilling in them faith in God. I believe our encounter with you serves a higher purpose set by Him. God never forsakes us; He is always by our side, even in our toughest times.

With heartfelt gratitude, The Gómez Pérez Family

Addicted to Life - VILLA ALVAREZ (Blue Team)

Date Build: Friday 12 - Saturday 13 April 2024

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Fernando

Age: 27 years old

Job: factory

Salary Weekly: $200US

MOTHER: Yeymy

Age: 23 years old

Job: Stay at Home Mom

CHILDREN

Fernando - 3years old

Airam - 2 years old

Letter from the family:

Greetings from the Villa Álvarez family, may the peace of Christ be with you. In the midst of despair, a new hope emerged for my beautiful family and me. I would like to express why having our own home is crucial. Renting and constantly moving with two children is exhausting, especially when faced with the challenge of not having a place to call our own, enduring complaints about noise from our little ones. While we are grateful for the kindness of the church community where we currently reside, we long for our own space and privacy.

God has been faithful in answering our prayers and providing for our needs. As a young Christian household, we humbly request your support, knowing that prayers bring blessings and strengthen faith. To whoever reads this letter, we declare blessings upon your family and life, as well as upon the foundation and all those involved in supporting us. Words cannot suffice to express our gratitude, but we trust that Christ the King will reward you abundantly.

Blessings from the Villa Álvarez family.

Kisco Senior Living - Hernandez Perez (Brown Team)

Date Build: Saturday 13th- Sunday 14th April 2024

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Maria Gpe

Age: 29 years old

Job: Security guard

Weekly salary: $187 US

CHILDREN

Kaelhy - 10 years old

Kailani - 1 year old

Letter from the family:

Hello my name is Maria Guadalupe!!! I'm 29 years old and I have 2 children. A 10 year old daughter and another one that's 1 year old and 4 months. Right now I work as a security guard. I work 12 hours a day so I can cover all of the basic needs of my children like food and clothing. I don't receive any help from the father of my children since he is submerged in addictions and he doesn't work or take care of his children or visits them. Sometime a go I had the opportunity of buying a piece of land always thinking of the well being of my children, so they have a home but it's really difficult for me alone to be able to build a house fot them. It's a dream for me and for them to have their own room and that they have a warm and comfortable place for them and I know that with God's help it is going to be possible. My children stay with my mom when I have to go to work. She lets them sleep in a mattres in their living room while I get there. My parents are not wealthy either, their house is very little and they are older. They don't work, my mom is dissabled bcause she got ran over and can't work since a while a go. My dad suffered a heart attack a while a go to and thank God he survived but he can't work either. I help them with whatever I can since they help me take care of the children while I work. I help them with food and medicine. I work really hard to support my children and I don't complain about it. I will keep working until I can't anymore, until God allows me to. Right now is impossible for me to offer them a home that's why I dare to ask for your help. I know a lot of people need your assistance but God knows my heart and I know he hears me and he doesn't let me go he never has. I know you receive a lot of requests for aid and you see different cases of people but really only God knows how much we need your help. I do this for my children for their well being, so I can offer them a roof. No child should go through any suffering in this life and that's why we are here as parents but I ask God for help so I can take care of them and give them a good life, which is whatthey deserve. Thank you so much for your help!!!! God bless you so much!!!

Kisco Senior Living - Lagunas Virrueta (Orange Team)

Date Build: Saturday 13th- Sunday 14th April 2024

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Ezequiel

Age: 34 years old

Job: Call Center

Weekly salary: $187 US

MOTHER: Briseida

Age: 32 years old

Job: Stay at home mom

CHILDREN

Maria Itzel - 4 years old

Valeria - 7 years old

Leslye - 12 years old

Kimberly Joselin - 14 years old

Letter from the family: Hello! my name is Briseida I'm from Michoacan a state in the south of Mexico. I've been working since I was 8 years old selling fruits and vegetables. When I grew up I started working in the filds picking lemon, papaya and mango but it was payed very poorly and also the cartels sometimes would not let us work that's why I decided to come to Tijuana to work and to be able to help my parents. Here I met my husband Ezequiel, while I already had two children from my past couple he accepted me with them and treats them as if they were their own. With the years we had other 2 daughters and my husband doesn't make distintion between them. Now that is 6 people in our family my husband's salary is not enough. I have to stay at home to take care of the girls and take them to school. With alot of effort we saved to buy our land because my children were tired of renting and moving from house to house. Everytime we would move they would have to change schools and leave their friends and that would make them sad. My husband and I built the wood house we have now with the help of our daughters. It's very humble but it's the start of our new life, that's why we would love if you would build a house not for us but for our children who we love the most in the whole world. Our children are our biggest blessing and we love them with all of our heart and their happiness is our happiness. So we are in your hands, thank you for considering us and if not please keep helping the families that need it. Thank you for giving people the joy of having a better future for their families. God bless you all!!

Morning Star Senior Living - Espindola Vicario (Blue Team)

Date Build: Monday 8th- Tuesday 9th April 2024

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Floriberto

Age: 29 years old

Job: Brick layer

Weekly salary: $280 US

MOTHER: Sandra

Age: 32 years old

Job: factory

Weekly salary: $ 137 US

CHILDREN

Esmeralda - 14 years old

Luz - 13 years old

Mateo - 2 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello! my name is Sandra Vicario, I come from a town in the south of Mexico. There I worked in farming for some years but the salaries were very bad and sometimes there was no work because it was not the season for it so I had to leave to work in the city. First I left alone and left my children with my mom for sometime and then I brought them with me to the city. Some friends of us told us there were better work and living opportunities in Tijuana so we moved here. We were renting for a while and then we started giving land payments for a piece of land but soon we realized we couldn't do both so we built a little shack and that's where we've been living with two other family members that needed our help. Sometimes my youngest kid gets sick because the house is too cold for him. With the rains We had to ask for money to fix some parts of our roof but it still leaks. We are working very hard but our situation is very difficult that's why we ask for your help. May the Lord bless you and keep you wherever you go!! Thank you so much for considering us for a Home of Hope!

Morning Star Senior Living - Cresencio Lopez (Green Team)

Date Build: Monday 8th- Tuesday 9th April 2024

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Analidia

Age: 31 years old

Job: Hairstylist

Weekly salary: $218 US

CHILDREN

Mia - 17 years old

Teresa - 11 years old

Omar - 9 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello Homes of Hope, I’m a single mom since three years ago, I left my husband's house because of domestic violence. I have three children and I work at a salon cutting hair. I’ve had to live under very unfortunate conditions because I don’t make enough money to pay normal rent. But God has never left me, right now I live with a friend but I really hope you guys can help me make this dream of having a home of our own come true. Thank you so much for helping single moms like me!

Morning Star Senior Living - Acebedo Vazquez (Teal Team)

Date Build: Monday 8th- Tuesday 9th April 2024

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Andrea

Age: 30 years old

Job: Nurse assitant

Weekly salary: $187 US

CHILDREN

Jose Gabriel - 11 years old

Matias Aaron - 10 years old

Fatima Guadalupe - 8 years old

Letter from the family: Hello!! my name is Andrea, I'm a single mom of three children. I live to work for them but sometimes our situation get very complicated. With a lot of effort we built a little room in our land. When I go to work my mom and my cousin help me take care of my children. My ex husband helps me sometimes. We don't lack food thank God and little by little we make it every month but we would love to have a house and a better place to rest. Thank you so much for considering our petition we hope we can receive your help!! God bless you!!!

Colorado Uplift - RANGEL GONZALES ( Red Team)

Date Build: Friday 5th - Saturday 6th April 2024

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Justina

Age: 55 years old

Job: House cleaning

Salary Weekly: $90US

CHILDREN

Monserrath - 28 years old

Bryan - 13 years old

Byron - 6 years old (Monserrath's Son)

Letter from the family:

I kindly seek for your assistance in building my home. Despite numerous attempts to save for it, unexpected circumstances always disrupt my efforts. Recently, my father passed away, and that took away most of my savings. As a single mom for the past four years, my income is not enough, and my children struggle to secure stable employment. Rent payments are very hard, especially as the father of my children provides minimal support. Though I've worked tirelessly, I've been unable to provide much for my son. I humbly request your aid in building our home. Even without electricity, we'll move in once it's built. Your support is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for your help. God bless you.

Colorado Uplift - SANTILLAN CONTRERAS (Purple Team)

Date Build: Friday 5th- Saturday 6th April 2024

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Blanca

Age: 32 years old

Job: sales (tamales)

Salary Weekly: $218US

CHILDREN

Jesus - 5 years old

Cristian - 12 years old

Jose - 15 years old

Letter from the family:

I am Mrs. Blanca Estela Contrera Paulo, a single mother of three children: Jose Miguel, 15 years old, Cristian, 12 years old, and Jesus Manuel, 5 years old.

I am writing to request assistance because right now we live in a small wooden room that leaks when it rains. The floor is made of soil, and truthfully, I am in great need of help. I am a mother, homemaker, and also sell tamales to provide for my family.

It saddens me greatly to see my children suffer when our room gets wet. The walls are old, and our need is immense.

I plead for your help. Thank you very much for listening to my request.

Sincerely, Mrs. Blanca Estela

Colorado Uplift - Garcia Gonzalez (Blue team)

Date Build: Friday 5th - Saturday 6th, April 2024

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Martha

Age: 43 years old

Job: Maintenance (cleaning)

Weekly Salary: $150 US

CHILDREN

Cristian - 18 years old

Keyla - 12 years old

Yerik - 2 years old

Letter from the family: Hello! my name is Martha, I'm a single mom of two children and one young adult. My situation is very difficult since I pay rent, buy food, cover the other house expenses and pay for my land monthly, but with my salary is not enough for everything. I want to give my children a better life and a home that belongs to them, a place where they can live in peace. I hope you can help me make their dreams come true. Thank you so much for all your help and for considering us for a Home of Hope!

Colorado Uplift - Castro Jimenez (Green Team)

Date Build: Friday 5th- Saturday 6th April 2024

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Joana

Age: 33 years old

Job: sales (burritos)

Weekly salary: $ 187 US

CHILDREN

Adriana - 15 years old

Gustavo - 12 years old

Santiago - 7 years old

Letter from the family: Hello! I’m a single mom of three children. I came from Nayarit to Tijuana in search of better opportunities. We are a christian family and with my children’s help I started a bussiness of selling burritos, that’s were we get all of our income. Right now we owe our own piece of land. It has not been easy but we’ve worked really hard. We dream of a house there one day but with our expenses we haven’t been able to make it happen. Thank you for taking us into consideration for a Home of Hope! God knows we really need a place to live and we would be so happy to receive this blessing!