Gutierrez Chaparro - Timberlake Church MA (Purple Team)

Date Build: Monday 18th - Wednesday 20th, August 2025

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Alicia

Age: 26 years old

Job: saleswoman in a hardware store

Salary weekly: $154

CHILDREN:

Ariel - 10 years old

Omar - 3 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, my name is Alicia, and I am the mother of two beautiful children. First of all, I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity and space to share my story, and second, to tell you a little about my journey. I have been a single mother for the past four years. It has been very difficult, but by God’s grace, we have made it through. I used to rent, but it became too expensive for me. We were given the opportunity to acquire a piece of land, hoping to build on it, but the cost of building materials continues to rise. I thank God for my kind neighbors who donated racks and wood, and with that, I built a small room that has sheltered and protected us up until now. As a single mother, my greatest wish is to give my children a dignified home, which is why I reach out to you for help. I have faith that we will one day have a better house, and I leave everything in God’s hands. Thank you for your time, and may God bless you for the beautiful work you do.

Garcia Hernandez - The Crossing (Green Team)

Date Build: Friday 29th - Sunday 30th, August 2025

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Graciela

Age: 28 years old

Job: Factory worker

Salary weekly: $145 US

CHILDREN:

Cristian - 17 years old

Angel - 10 years old

Allison - 7 years old

Karla - 6 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, I am a single mother of four children. I was born in Oaxaca and lived for some time in Veracruz, but in 2020 I made the difficult decision to come to Tijuana on my own in search of better job opportunities. I left my children in the care of my mother, and by the end of 2021, I was able to bring both my kids and my mom to live with me. In 2023, thanks to a loan from Fonacot, I paid the down payment for a small piece of land and bought wood. My coworkers also helped me build a modest house so we could stop paying rent. Living in our own place has brought us great joy. While I work, my mother takes care of the children, which gives me peace of mind. However, our home still has a dirt floor, and with my current income, we are only able to cover daily expenses. That is why I come to you with the hope of having a better home built through your program. I sincerely thank you for taking us into consideration.

Lopez Sainz - The Crossing (Red Team)

Date Build: Friday 29th - Sunday 30th, August 2025

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Yasmin

Age: 35 years old

Job: Carpentry helper

Salary weekly: $115 US

CHILDREN:

Mia - 16 years old

Luis - 13 years old

Lia - 6 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope, the reason for this letter is to request your support, as I need a home for my family but have not been able to achieve it due to financial hardship. I am a single mother of three children, and one of my daughters has a disability. Last year, she underwent two surgeries and is still under medical supervision. It has been very difficult for me to afford her doctor visits and treatment, along with our daily expenses. My children and I would be deeply grateful for any support you can offer. We have faith that one day we will have a proper home with flooring — a dignified place to live. I trust that God will fulfill this heartfelt petition.

Silva Argueta - Timberlake Church MA (Yellow Team)

Date Build: Monday 18th - Wednesday 20th, August 2025

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Maria

Age: 26 years old

FATHER: Gamaliel

Age: 31 years old

Job: Factory worker

Salary weekly: $135 US

CHILDREN:

Milagros - 10 years old

Juana - 7 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homs of Hope, my family is made up of my wife, our two daughters, and myself. One of our daughters has a disability and requires ongoing therapy, along with other special support for her development. However, with my current income, it is very difficult to provide her with everything she needs while also covering the expenses of our other daughter and the household. We do our best to move forward, but the situation is challenging. That is why we turn to you, hoping to receive your support. We would be truly grateful from the bottom of our hearts for any help you can offer.

Meraz de la Cruz - Timberlake Church MA (Brown Team)

Date Build: Monday 18th - Wednesday 20th, August 2025

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Diana

Age: 27 years old

Job: Factory worker

Salary weekly: $160

FATHER: Fredy

Age: 29 years old

Job: Factory worker

Salary weekly: $200

CHILDREN:

Luz Janetzy- 10 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, my name is Fredy, and I humbly make this request because my family and I currently live in a single room and do not have the resources to continue building a proper home. We sincerely thank you in advance for anything you can do for us, and we ask God to bless you for the wonderful support you offer to so many families. We are truly grateful to be able to reach out to you with the hope of being considered.

Pañeda Avila - Bayside Adult Mexico (Green Team)

Date Build: Tuesday 19th - Wednesday 20th, August 2025

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Veronica

Age: 33 years old

Job: Sells food

Salary weekly: $180

CHILDREN:

Maria Jose - 12 years old

Jose Ignacio - 10 years old

Isela - 5 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, I come to you with the hope of requesting your support in obtaining a dignified home. I am a single mother of three children, and my greatest wish is to provide them with a place where they won’t have to suffer from the cold. Unfortunately, the place we currently live in is very cold, and during the rainy season, all of our belongings get wet. I separated from the father of my children due to a situation of verbal and physical abuse brought on by his addictions. I have never received support from him, and since then, I have fought on my own to raise my children. With great effort, I was able to build a small wooden house where we now live; I’m still paying for the materials, but it has allowed me to care for my kids. However, the structure has started to deteriorate, and I no longer have enough income to repair it or to continue stocking the small food stand I rely on to earn a living. I place my faith in God and in you, hoping that this dream of having a safe and dignified home may come true. My children and I would be eternally grateful.

Gonzalez Pineda - Lutheran Church of Hope (Red Team)

Date Build: Saturday 02th - Sunday 03th, August 2025

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Patricia

Age: 35 years old

Job: Factory worker (assembly plant)

Salary weekly: $110

CHILDREN:

Elizabeth - 18 years old

Carlos Manuel - 12 years old

Jose - 10 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, I respectfully reach out to request your kind support in helping us obtain a dignified home, as my three children and I are currently living in a borrowed room. Two of my children are minors, and the eldest, who is 18 years old, is attending high school. I work at a factory and am the sole provider for our family. Despite my efforts, I have not been able to offer my children a safe and stable place to live. May God bless you for your admirable work.

Tun Xiu - Horizon West Church (Orange Team)

Date Build: Friday 29th - Saturday 30th, August 2025

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Maria

Age: 47 years old

Job: Sells treats at her house

Salary weekly: $20

CHILDREN:

Francisco - 25 years old

Yordi Eduardo - 22 years old

Juan Carlos - 17 years old

Maria Esmeralda - 11 years old

Jesus Daniel - 6 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, I am a single mother of five children, though currently only four live with me. I do not have a steady income, as I make a living by selling homemade frozen treats from my home. My two eldest children contribute financially to help cover our weekly groceries. I humbly ask for your support, as the house we live in is in very poor condition—when it rains, water comes in, and I fear it could collapse someday, as many beams and wooden panels are rotten and unstable. Our bathroom is just a hole in the ground. I would be deeply grateful for any help you can provide to secure a small, safe home for my family, as I do not have the means to repair the one we live in now.

Gonzalez Miguel - Eight Eleven Group (Yellow Team)

Date Build: Saturday 9th - Sunday 10th, August 2025

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER:Juana

Age: 28 years old

FATHER: Ezequiel

Age: 30 years old

Job: Construction worker

Salary weekly: $250

CHILDREN:

Emmanuel - 8 years old

Jose Luis - 5 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Hello, we would like to share that we have been living in Playas de Rosarito for two years, and during all this time, we have been renting. Some time ago, a family member told us about Homes of Hope, and thanks to that recommendation, we decided to purchase a piece of land with the hope of one day no longer having to pay rent. For now, it has been difficult to cover both the land payment and the rent, but we have faith that we will be able to build a home for our family. We sincerely thank you in advance for your attention and the opportunity to be considered.

Dantori Hernandez - Eight Eleven Group (Green Team)

Date Build: Saturday 9th - Sunday 10th, August 2025

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Nancy

Age: 34 years old

Job: Factory worker

Salary weekly: $100

CHILDREN:

Christian - 13 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

"Dear Homes of Hope team, due to financial difficulties, my son, my mother, my sister, and I are currently living in a small room lent to us by a kind friend. A year ago, I took out a loan to cover the down payment on a piece of land, with the dream of building a little house — a dream I haven’t been able to make progress on. That is why I humbly come to you, with the hope that you might be able to help us. My sister takes on temporary jobs to pay for her studies, and whenever possible, she helps with food. I am grateful to God for placing you in our path, and I leave everything in His hands — if it is His will, may we be blessed with a home. Despite the challenges, I’ve made all my land payments on time, as well as school and food expenses for my son. I try to work extra hours whenever I can to increase my income. I am deeply thankful for your time and the opportunity to be considered. "

Murillo Aguirre - Bayside: Adult Mexico (Blue Team)

Date Build: Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th, August 2025

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Maria

Age: 39 years old

Job: Factory worker

Salary weekly: $170

CHILDREN:

Nicole - 16 years old

Kamila - 4 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Hello, I am a single mother of three daughters. My eldest went to live in Tijuana with her father so she could continue her education, while the two younger ones live with me. Nicole is in high school, and Kamila at her birthday was removed from the IMSS daycare. For now, a kind lady takes care of her while I work. My greatest wish is to have a home of our own, so I no longer have to move my daughters from one place to another. It is very difficult for me to afford the land payment, rent, and daily expenses, as my income is not enough. After work, I cook and sell burritos to help cover what we need, but this leaves me with very little time to spend with my daughters. This situation is starting to affect Kamila, who is becoming defiant and rebellious, and I feel terrible for not being able to be there more for them. That is why I humbly ask for your support, with the hope of being considered. May God bless you.

Villa Leon - Calvary Christian School (Red Team)

Date Build: Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th, August 2025

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Anahi

Age: 32 years old

Job: Cleaning worker

Salary weekly: $50

FATHER: Juan Jose

Age: 44 years old

Job: Maintenance

Salary weekly: $200

CHILDREN:

Jade Lizeth - 3 years old

Julian - 5 years old

Acxel - 14 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Our family is made up of five members. Jade, the youngest, is a very kind and loving little girl. Julián just finished his second year of preschool; he is gentle and protective, and he enjoys playing with water outdoors. Acxel recently completed middle school and is very dedicated to his studies. At home, he helps with cleaning and caring for his siblings, and on weekends he volunteers with maintenance work at the YWAM base. I am Anahí, originally from the state of Guerrero. I was previously married and had my first son, but after separating, I moved back in with my parents. Sadly, my father was kidnapped, and the whole family was in danger, which led me to move to Tijuana. It was here that I met my current husband, with whom I’ve had two more children. I am Juan José. I was raised in the United States, where I was married and had a son who still lives there with his mother. At the age of 37, I was deported due to not having a green card. In Mexico, I met Anahí, and together we have built a new life. We have worked hard cleaning homes and doing maintenance jobs at YWAM. We fight and work side by side as a team, trusting in the Lord, to build a better future for our children.

Torres Velazquez - Venture Church (Blue Team)

Date Build: Saturday 2nd - Sunday 3rd, August 2025

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Elizabeth

Age: 35 years old

Job:Factory worker

Salary weekly: $150

FATHER: Carlos

Age: 36 years old

Job: Taxi driver

Salary weekly: $175

CHILDREN:

Mia - 4 years old

Axel - 10 years old

Brian - 17 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

"First of all, I send you a warm greeting. I write to you to kindly request your support. A year ago, we purchased a piece of land with the hope of building our home, but unfortunately, several family members have fallen ill, and we have been unable to make any progress toward that dream. I recently traveled to Chiapas to care for my mother, who required a pacemaker, and just three days after arriving, I fell and fractured my ankle. I have now been out of work for two months, and the public health system issued me a general disability leave. This situation has been very difficult for us, as my husband is currently our only source of income. I sincerely thank you for your understanding and any support you may be able to offer. "

Morales Castro - Newland Family and Friends (Yellow Team)

Date Build: Saturday 2nd - Sunday 3rd, August 2025

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Angelica

Age: 32 years old

Job: Sells homemade food

Salary weekly: $75

FATHER: Joaquin

Age: 42 years old

Job: Mason

Salary weekly: $175

CHILDREN:

Emma - 16 years old

Natividad - 13 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

I write to you to share part of my life and my dreams. At the age of three, I lost my mother and grew up as the oldest of three siblings under the care of my father, who, though responsible, struggled with alcoholism and was unable to provide us with a dignified home. From a young age, I dreamed of giving my siblings a home of our own — a place where we wouldn’t have to move around constantly — but unfortunately, I was unable to fulfill that dream in my home state of Guerrero. In 2021, I moved to Tijuana seeking a better future, but after losing my father, I had to return. In 2023, I came back again following the death of my younger brother. It has been very difficult, but I have stayed strong for my two daughters, who are my reason for living. With great effort, I achieved one of my dreams: owning a piece of land and no longer having to pay rent. We currently live in a wooden house; I lost my job and haven’t been able to continue building, so I now sell food from home. A kind-hearted person told me about you, and that is why I come to you today, full of hope and faith in God. Blessings.

Ruiz Padilla - Get off your Heine (Blue Team)

Date Build: Saturday 9th - Sunday 10th, August 2025

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Rolanda

Age: 40 years old

FATHER: Jorge

Age: 46 years old

Job: Mason assistant

Salary weekly: $160

CHILDREN:

Jorge - 11 years old

Sarahi - 12 years old

Betsabe - 17 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Dear Homes of Hope team, I write to you to request your support, as we currently do not have a home of our own. This is due to the fact that my salary is not enough to build a house. I work as a construction assistant, but unfortunately, my income is very limited. I live with my three children and my elderly mother, who is 90 years old and requires constant care. With faith and hope, we sincerely ask that you consider granting us your support so that we may provide our family with a dignified home.

Calvo Ramos - Addicted to Life (Red Team)

Date Build: Friday 25th - Saturday 26th, July 2025

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER:Elena

Age: 30 years old

Job: Factory worker

Salary weekly: $140

CHILDREN:

Fabiola - 14 years old

Roselin - 7 years old

Jose - 6 months old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

With great hope, I kindly request your support in helping me provide a dignified home for my children. I am a single mother of three and work night shifts so I can care for them during the day. Currently, I rent a small house, and my income barely covers the rent and the payment for a piece of land I managed to acquire with much sacrifice. Covering basic needs like food, diapers, and baby formula has become increasingly difficult. I have not been able to build even a small room on the land, so we live nearby. I also had to withdraw my eldest daughter from school to help me look after her younger siblings. Their father left us while I was still pregnant and offers no support. I would be deeply grateful for any assistance you can provide. May God bless you

Flores Ortiz - Addicted to Life (Green Team)

Date Build: Friday 25th - Saturday 26th, July 2025

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Mayra

Age: 29 years old

FATHER: Carlos

Age: 29 years old

Job: Mason

Salary weekly: $175

CHILDREN:

Carlos - 5 year old

Diana - 3 year old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Warm greetings to you, Homes of Hope team. My name is Carlos, and I work as a construction worker. Currently, my wife, children, and I are living in my parents' home, which is why I am requesting your support. Our family is growing, and we need more space, as we currently live in a small room that was lent to us, where we do not fit comfortably. The situation is difficult because my sister also sleeps in the same space, which at times causes tension and arguments. We have not been able to rent our own place because my income is very limited. Thankfully, I do own a piece of land, and for this reason, I respectfully reach out to you with the hope of receiving your support. I am truly grateful for the opportunity, and we hope to be considered. Thank you very much.

Gonzalez - Rich in Hope Team #3 (Red Team)

Date Build:    Friday 18th - Saturday 19th, July 2025

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Melanie

Age: 21 years old

Job: Clothing Store

Salary weekly: $135 US

CHILDREN:

Andrew - 3 years old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

Through this letter, I humbly request the support of Homes of Hop, hoping that — God willing — you may help me build a home for my family, which consists of my son and me. We are in urgent need of a safe and dignified place to live. At the moment, we are staying in a place that was lent to us temporarily. Thanks to God, and with much faith, I have managed to acquire a piece of land, which I am still paying for. This is why I now dare to ask for your kind support.

Hernandez Cortez - Addicted to Life (Blue Team)

Date Build: Friday 25th - Saturday 26th, July 2025

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Maria Guadalupe

Age: 19 years old

FATHER: Luis Angel

Age: 27 years old

Job: Plumber

Salary weekly: $175

CHILDREN:

Angel - 1 year old

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

We are requesting your help because we do not have the resources to build a proper, solid home. Currently, we live in a very small room that is quite cold. Due to these conditions, our son — who suffers from bronchitis — has become seriously ill on several occasions, even requiring hospitalization. For now, thanks to God, we have enough to eat, which we consider a blessing. My husband’s income is just enough to pay for the land and provide food. However, there are days when we are unable to afford the medication our son needs. We trust that you may be able to help us, so that our son can have a better living condition. May God bless and protect you.

Molina Martinez - Rich in Hope Team #2 (Green Team)

Date Build:    Friday 18th - Saturday 19th, July 2025

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: Carolina

Age: 32 years old

Job: Factory that produces airplane parts

Salary weekly: $115 US

FATHER: Bernardino

Age: 45 years old

Job: Plays the guitar on the street

Salary weekly: varies

CHILDREN:

Emanuel - 11 years old

Carol - 6 years old

Expecting a baby

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:

First and foremost, I sincerely thank you for your time. I write to you with the hope of finding support during this time of family hardship. In recent months, our financial situation has taken a severe blow, which has led us to face serious challenges in securing stable housing for our family. Currently, another family is renting us a trailer that is in poor condition, and we live with the uncertainty of not knowing when we might be asked to leave. We also only have a small stove to cook with. Due to a lack of work orders, we have been placed on unpaid leave, which has made our situation even more difficult. Nevertheless, we trust that blessings will come when we least expect them. I deeply appreciate your time and consideration.