Larson - Dorantez Cardenaz (Red Team)

Date Build: Thursday 14th - Friday 15th May 2024

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Oscar

Age: 43 years old

Job: taxi driver

Salary Weekly: $143US

MOTHER: Areli

Age: 40 years old

Job: Stay at Home Mom

CHILDREN

Gladis - 10 years old

Letter from the family: Hello!!! my name is Oscar, my family and I came from the south of Mexico to this city in search of a better life many years a go. Back in the south we used to work in the fields harvesting. Sometimes I miss that life style but here I've learned to like my job beause I get to help others too. At the beggining when we came to Tijuana we were living with my wife's brother then we started renting but rents are very high in Tijuana and we really long for something we can call our own. My job doesn't give me any healthcare insurance or bank loans to build something on our own, that's why we ask for your help. Thank you so much for this opportunity and for everything you do, for considering us for this blessing! God bless you always!!

The Crossing Men's Retreat - Riaño Bautista (Green Team)

Date Build: Friday 3rd - Saturday 4th May 2024

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Damaris

Age: 23 years old

Job: Sales

Salary Weekly: $125US

CHILDREN

Juan - 2 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello! my name is Damariz, I'm a single mom of a beautiful 2 year old boy. My son's father left us a while a go and it's been really hard to raise my son on my own. I've been living in this city for 3 years and the rents here are very expensive that's why I live with my aunt. It's been a wonderful help but we know we are invading her personal space. I would love to build something for my child and I but the building materials are very expensive right now that's why I come to you because we really need your help and this blessing from God. Thank you so much for this work you do, because this would be such a wonderful gift for us !!! God bless you!

The Crossing Men's Retreat- Sanchez Bueno (Red Team)

Date Build: Friday 3rd - Saturday 4th May 2024

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Leopoldo

Age: 56 years old

Job: security guard

Salary Weekly: $206US

MOTHER: Refugio

Age: 49 years old

Job: cleaning mall

salary weekly: $181US

CHILDREN

Omar - 14 years old

Grisel - 17 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello! we are the family Shanchez Bueno. We have always lived from our work, always fighting for our children. God has provided everything we need daily, we've desired to live in better conditions but we haven't been able to accomplish it on our own. We've seen God do miracles in other people's lives that's why we don't give up and I know some day he will send us the help we need. Right now when it rains we have to leave our land because otherwise it's hard to get out of the area, even walking. When this happens we have to go to the near town and park somewhere to sleep in our van. We tell eachother not to be sad because better times will come for us and then we sleep peacefully and calm. Sometimes they've stolen things from our land but we don't give up, we keep fighting. Thank you so much for helping us and for considering us for a Hope of Hope!

The crossing Men's Retreat - Vicario Coronado (Blue Team)

Date Build: Friday 3rd - Saturday 4th May 2024

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Ana Cecilia

Age: 34 years old

Job: Convenience store

Salary Weekly: $143US

CHILDREN

Ana Aurora - 9 years old

Emiliano - 6 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello! My name is Cecilia, I'm a single mom of two wonderful children. I had to leave my ex husband because of violence and abuse, it was not a safe place for us. I went back to live with my mom and she helped me take care of the children while I worked. Eventually I lef my mom's house again but to live in a borrowed house. The structure of that house is not very safe and it's very desolated so there are a lot of dangerous animals in the area. We don't have anywhere else to go where I can pay rent because I'm currently doing my land payments so I don't have enough to go to a better place. That's why we ask for your help so my children can have their dream come true and mine too of having a worthy home, where we can have peace and quiet. With God's help we know this can become true. Thank you so much for considering us for a home of hope!

The Crossing men's retreat - Espinoza Cabrera (Yellow Team)

Date Build: Friday 3rd - Saturday 4th May 2024

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Jose

Age: 54 years old

Job: factory

Salary Weekly: $187US

MOTHER: Amanda

Age: 38 years old

Job: Stay at Home Mom

CHILDREN

Pedro - 3 years old

Jose - 4 years old

Arely - 6 years old

Marisol - 10 years old

Lucero - 12 years old

Cristal- 15 years old

Estrella - 16 years old

Letter from the family:

Hello! we are the family Espinoza Cabrera, We are applying for a of hope because the the house we currently live in is too small for our big family and it's not properly built. Whenever it rains it leaks and also floods our dirt floor. We've done what we can with what we have but we don't have anywhere else to live. My busband doesn't make enough income for us to save to build a proper shelter, whatever money we receive we use it for the daily household expenses. We would be so grateful to be chosen by homes of hope to receive a home for our beautiful family. Thank you so much for considering us and for helping families like ours.

The Crossing Men's Retreat- Acevedo Dominguez (Gray Team)

Date Build: Friday 3rd - Saturday 4th May 2024

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Brayan

Age: 23 years old

Job: glazier

Salary Weekly: $187d US

MOTHER: Yukary

Age: 19 years old

Job: Stay at Home Mom

CHILDREN

Elian - 8 months old

Letter from the family: Through this letter I come to you asking for your valuable help for the construction of a house that can become a home for our small family. In the last year we've worked with a lot of effort to buy our own land nevertheless because of different expenses we haven't been able to build a house of our own. There was a point when we had to live in our car to find shelter because we didn't have a place to live in. Our expenses don't allow us to save money for a build so your generosity would help us have the stable home that we long for. Thank you so much for considering us for a Home of Hope. It would bring such a positive change in our lives and it would allow us to start a new season full of hope and unity.

Hope Zone Build - Barrios Reynoso (Blue team)

Date Build: Wednesday 8th - Thursday 9th May 2024

FAMILY INFORMATION:

FATHER: Manuel

Age: 45 years old

Job: Sales

Salary Weekly: $100US

MOTHER: Eva

Age: 34 years old

Job: Stay at Home Mom

CHILDREN

Destiny - 12 years old

Emily - 9 years old

Jose - 6 years old

Letter from the family: Hello!! we are the family Barrios Reynoso. We have lived in downtown Tijuana for many years, renting near the red light district. A very dangerous area of the city. We also lived in some relative's land for many years but for many family situations we need to leave and find a new place. Right now we don't have anywhere else to go, the land we were living in got sold and we need to move soon but We don't make enough income to pay a normal rent or build something of our own in our land. We are so grateful we get to receive this great gift from Homes of Hope. We currently assist weekly to Hope Zone the YWAM community center in dowtown Tijuana and we are so excited to start this new season in a place we can finally call home. God bless you so much!!!!

PNW Mission Home Builders - CASTRO DOMINGUEZ (Blue Team)

Date Build: Friday 26 - Saturday 27 April 2024

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOTHER: Yadira

Age: 37 years old

Job: sells burgers

Salary Weekly: $200US

CHILDREN

Jorge - 18 years old

Angel - 16 years old

Derek - 13 years old

Letter from the family:

We are the Castro Dominguez family. I'm Yadira, a 37-year-old single mother of three: Jorge, 18; Ángel, 16; and Derek, 13. Originally from Veracruz, we've been living in Tijuana for six years. It hasn't been easy since we arrived, but I remain hopeful for my children's sake. They're attending high school and middle school while I support them through my small business selling hamburgers and hot dogs. My biggest dream is to provide a safe home for my children. I humbly ask for your assistance in achieving this dream. God bless you, and thank you to all who have helped and will continue to help in the future. Thank you.

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!!!