MA Church on the Hill RED- Juan Mendoza Family

Build Dates: March 19-21

Family Information:

Father- Julio

• Age: 26

• Profession: Cleaning

• Weekly Salary: $50 approx.

Mother- Leticia

• Age: 21

• Profession: Homemaker

• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Gladdis, 1 yr

• Maria Isabel, 12 yrs, Leticia’s sister

Property Information:

Colonia- Las Flores
Time with property- 4 years  
Electricity- Yes
Running Water- No
Structure- Wood
 

Family Story:

Julio y Leticia meet in Ensenada in June 2014; Julio is originally from Oaxaca and Leticia from Tijuana. Julio came to Ensenada looking for work where he could earn more money and send it to his family in Oaxaca. Julio and Leticia met here and after 8 months of dating, they moved in together. Julio has dedicated himself to work in order to provide for his family and pay off their land where they currently live in a shed. They now have a wonderful 6 month old daughter named Gladis, and Leticia´s 12 year old sister María Isabel has been living with them for more than a year. Leticia´s mom had to return to Oaxaca due to an emergency, but María wanted to stay in Ensenada and continue with her studies here. Now that they have their baby girl and own a plot of land, they have come to YWAM with the desire of receiving a home of hope so they can provide a safe home for Gladis and Leticia’s sister.

MA Church on the Hill GREEN- Alvarez Almazan Family

Build Dates: March 19-21

Family Information:

Father- Jesus Antonio

• Age: 24

• Profession: Field Worker

• Weekly Salary: $75 approx.

Mother- Maricruz

• Age: 21

• Profession: Homemaker

• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Alexa, 2 yrs

• Aytona, 1 yr

Property Information:

Colonia- Maneadero P. Baja
Time with property- 1 yr
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Scrap Wood & Metal
 

Family Story:

Maricruz used to live with her family in the State of Michoacán Mexico in a ranch. Due to some problems with her uncles, Maricruz and her family were asked to leave the ranch, which is when they came to Ensenada B.C.  Starting a new life in Ensenada was really hard for them, they didn't have money to buy food, and had nowhere to live. A house was lent to them and during that time is when Maricruz met Jesus Antonio. They began dating and shortly after, moved in together. Maricruz´s family is now financially stable and are working hard. Maricruz and Jesus bought land and paid it off with a loan they received from a family member; they continue to pay the family member. This house will be such a great help for the family and the future of their two daughters.

MA Church on the Hill BLUE- Gonzalez Conde Family

Build Dates: March 19-21

Family Information:

Father- Pablo

• Age: 21

• Profession: Construction

• Weekly Salary: $70 approx

Mother- Vilma

• Age: 31

• Profession: Homemaker

• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Diana Paola, 10 yrs, 6th Grade

Property Information:

Colonia- Los Laureles
Time with property- 6 months
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Wood & Dirt Floor
 

Family Story:

Vilma was living in Puebla for about 9 years with her daughter Diana and daughters father, but left the father 3 years ago due to family abuse. She was then living in Puebla by herself because she didn't have a way to come back to Ensenada. When she had saved enough money, Vilma came back to live with her mom in Ensenada. Her mom supported her by giving her a place to live and while Vilma was working in a factory she would take care of Diana. Vilma wanted to give Diana a better life, so a year ago she decided to buy a piece of land. Six months after, she moved in with Pablo a man who loves, respects, and cares for her and her daughter. They have been living together for six months on Vilma's land where they have built a small shed. Pablo works in construction and Vilma stays home doing daily chores. Vilma would love to have a house so she can be able to give to her daughter a better future and a better life.

St Luke's- Cervantes Vazquez Family

Build Dates: March 15 & 16

Family Information:

Father- Arcadio

• Age: 31

• Profession: Field Worker

• Weekly Salary: $65 approx.

Mother- Maribel

• Age: 23

• Profession: Homemaker

• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Rubi

• Ezequiel, 6 yrs Kindergarten

Property Information:

Colonia- Santa Fe
Time with property- 1 yr
Electricity-
Running Water-
Structure-
 

Family Story:

Arcadio and Maribel are originally from Oaxaca, they both decided to move to Ensenada in search of better work opportunities. They moved to Ensenada with their son Ezequiel, Rubi was born in Ensenada. Arcadio found work in the fields, but Maribel wasn’t able to get a job, so she decided to stay home and care for their family. They were living with Arcadio’s brother for the first few months before eventually finding a piece of land they could buy on credit and build on. Their land is now paid off. They bought wood and materials, and Arcadio and his brother built them a place to live. Arcadio is currently working Monday to Saturday, 6:30 am to 2:30 pm in the fields, earning around $65 a week. This family needs a home so that their children can live better, be comfortable and safe. They believe that God will give them a home for their children.

Hope Sports- Mendez Cota Family

Build Dates: March 12 & 13

Family Information:

Mother- Dulce

• Age: 27

• Profession: Packer

• Weekly Salary: $65 approx. Mon.-Sat.

Children-

• Britany, 7yrs, 1st Grade

• Rosa, 2 yrs

Property Information:

Colonia- Maneadero P. Baja
Time with property- 1yr +
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Trailer
 

Family Story:

Dulce and her family moved to Ensenada B.C when she was 9 years old due to problems her family had in Sonora. When she was nineteen years old she met Britany´s dad, she ended up leaving him because of his abuse of drugs. Four years later she met Rosa´s father, but he disappeared while she was pregnant with Rosa, and she hasn't heard from him since. Dulce has been able to fully provide for her daughters on her own. She works in a packing plant making sure the product is in good condition to be sent out, and earns a salary/income of $1200 pesos per week working from Monday to Saturday. While she works, she pays a lady to care for her daughters. Dulce bought land from her mother, paying her about $2500 for the land. Currently Dulce lives there with her daughters in her dad´s trailer. She needs a house because the trailer is small, old, and in bad conditions for her and her daughters to live in. For this reason, she longs for an actual home.

Chicago Hope Green- Julian Cantellan Family

Build Dates: March 11 & 12

Family Information:

Father- Victor

• Age: 31

• Profession: Teacher

• Weekly Salary: $115

Mother- Claudia

• Age: 30

• Profession: Homemaker

• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Dylan Jaziel, 2 yrs

• Victor Asael, 8 yrs, 3rd Grade

• Eder Manuel, 10 yrs, 5th Grade
  

Property Information:

Colonia- Salitral
Time with property- 10 months  
Electricity- Yes
Running Water- No
Structure- Wood
 

Family Story:

Claudia and Victor have been together for 11 years. They met working in the fields and soon after began dating and had Eder Manuel. They started out living with Victor’s mother, then with a sister. This family has always moved from house to house. About five years ago they bought land but weren’t able to start living there because they had no money to build and because Victor was in college to become a teacher. Victor just started teaching this past August in a school for indigenous. Their two eldest go to school and the youngest is home with Claudia. They are currently living on the land in a small house they built less than a year ago. As parents, they would like to provide a better future for their children and could bring them up somewhere where they will be safe and comfortable.

Chicago Hope Blue- Sanchez Hernandez

Build Dates: March 11 & 12

Family Information:

Mother- Romelia

• Age: 33

• Profession: Homemaker

• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Elizer, 18 yrs, works

• Rogelio, 13 yrs, 8th Grade

• Alexa, 5 yrs

Property Information:

Colonia- 6to. Ayuntamiento
Time with property- 12 years
Electricity- Yes
Running Water- Yes
Structure- Wood
 

Family Story:

Romelia was born and raised in Chiapas. When she was fourteen years old she had her first child with her first husband. Her first husband was physically abusive towards her and they eventually got a divorce due to the domestic violence. She then moved to Ensenada when she was sixteen years old. She met Rogelio´s father when Elizer was four years old. After ending that relationship she met someone else and became pregnant with Alexa. All of the relationships have ended due to domestic violence and a lack of responsibility from the men. Romelia´s parents had land in Ensenada but had to return to Chiapas so they gave the land to their son. When they returned to Ensenada their son didn’t want them to live with him anymore so Romelia had to take them with her to her house. Romelia’s father doesn´t work because he cares for his wife who suffers from an embolism and hypertensive diabetes. Along with all these problems their eldest son began using drugs. He went to rehab and got out this past July and now works for a taco stand.

Chicago Hope Red- Gonzales Primero Family

Build Dates: March 11 & 12

Family Information:

Mother- Elodia

• Age: 23

• Profession: Field Worker

• Weekly Salary: $22 approx.

Children-

• Rodolfo, 2 yrs

• Roxanna, 6 yrs, 1st Grade

Property Information:

Colonia- Las Flores
Time with property- 2 yrs  
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Scrap Materials & Dirt Floor
 

Family Story:

Elodia is a single mom, she has two kids Rodolfo and Roxanna. Elodia´s ex-husband had another family back in Oaxaca, where they are originally from, but she didn’t know about them as he never mentioned it. After Rodolfo was born, her ex he went back to Oaxaca to visit his mother but never came back to Ensenada. It’s been really hard for Elodia to contact him because they have no phone service where his family is in Oaxaca. Elodia lives in a little shed made of wood scraps and a dirt floor. She works in the fields when she can, but sometimes is unable to go because her children are still just babies. Elodia’s parents live with her and help her with the household expenses. Elodia doesn´t have enough money to pay for a babysitter so when she does work, her mom takes care of her daughters. Elodia´s mom suffers from diabetes and back pain and it can be hard for her to keep up with the grandkids. Elodia’s hope is to have a home where she can feel safe.

New Life Yellow- Varela Cruz Family

Build Dates: March 8 & 9

Family Information:

Father- Danaciano

• Age: 37

• Profession: Product Packer

• Weekly Salary: $65 approx.

Mother- Yaneth

• Age: 34

• Profession: Cleaner

• Weekly Salary: $40 approx.

Children-

• Elias, 14 yrs

Property Information:

Colonia- Las Flores
Time with property- 4 yrs  
Electricity- Yes
Running Water- Yes
Structure- Wood
 

Family Story:

Donancio is from Oaxaca, and Yaneth is from San Quintin. They met seven years ago in Ensenada. Yaneth has a son named Elias from her first relationship, but the father has never wanted to take responsibility for him. Yaneth provided for her son alone for seven years working in a factory, but now has Donancio’s support. Four years ago they bought land and are continuing to pay it off each month. Donancio works in a packing plant earning around $60 a week, working Monday through Saturday, from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm. Yaneth works cleaning houses, and her son Elias is a middle school student.  They are living in a house that was loaned to them because they haven’t been able to build a house. Their greatest wish is to have a house and to experience the emotion of having their own place to call home.

New Life Green- Lara Chavez Family

Build Dates: March 8 & 9

Family Information:

Father- Juan

• Age: 26

• Profession: Mason/Builder

• Weekly Salary: $55 (varies)

Mother- Rosario

• Age: 21

• Profession: Homemaker

• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Juan Miguel, 4 yrs, Kindergarten

Property Information:

Colonia- Francisco Villa
Time with property- 1 1/2 yrs
Electricity- Yes
Running Water- No
Structure- Wood
 

Family Story:

Rosario and Juan met here in Ensenada. They were dating for around three months when they decided to move in together with Juan´s mom. They had many problems with Juan´s sisters who were rude to Rosario and her son. Due to the difficulties of living with Juan’s family, Rosario told Juan that if he didn't find a piece land or a place for them to live, she was going to leave him. At church Rosario and Juan met a lady that told them about buying a land on credit. That is what they did, and are currently towards paying it off. Their land payment every month is $55. They have been living there for about five months in a little wood shed; half of the room has a concrete floor and the other half has dirt. Rosario doesn´t have a job, she takes care of her son while Juan works as a mason Monday-Saturday from 7am to 6pm, when he has jobs. Although when it's raining, Juan doesn't get work.

New Life Blue- Mendivil Dominguez Family

Build Dates: March 8 & 9

Family Information:

Father- Fabian

• Age: 30

• Profession: Mason/Builder

• Weekly Salary: $66 (varies)

Mother- Ofelia

• Age: 32

• Profession: Retired

• Salary: Approx. $33 a month

Children-

• Maria, 13 years

Property Information:

Colonia- Marquez de Leon
Electricity- No
Running Water- Yes
Structure- Wood
 

Family Story:

Ofelia and Fabian met when they were working at the same factory, after they started dating, they decided to move in together. Ofelia has a 13 year old daughter named María, who is from her first marriage. They separated because María’s dad left to Coahuila Mexico, leaving Ofelia when she was pregnant with Maria, and then never coming back. Because of that, María does not know her biological father. Currently, María sees Fabian as her father; he loves her a lot and treats her as his own. Ofelia and Fabian bought land next to Ofelia´s brother´s house, and built a small wooden house, but it wasn’t done well and leaks a lot. they have already paid the land but when it rains it drips a lot. They have been able to pay off their land and do not owe anything. Ofelia suffers from arthritis and a knee problem, that is why she does not work anymore and receives a small disability income. Fabian works as a self-employed mason and has a salary of $1200 pesos when he has jobs.

New Life Red- Monjaraz Perez Family

Build Dates: March 8 & 9

Family Information:

Father- Abraham

• Age: 23

• Profession: Gardener

• Weekly Salary: $55

Mother- Maray

• Age: 24

• Profession: Homemaker

• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Yleisa, 7 months (2 month is pic.)

Property Information:

Colonia- Gomez Morin
Time with property- 1 1/2 yrs
Electricity- Yes
Running Water- No
Structure- Trailer
 

Family Story:

Maray´s family moved to Ensenada B.C. because her extended family was involved in the growing of marijuana and they didn’t want to have any problems by being associated with that. Abraham and Maray met in church when they were just kids. After Abraham graduated from high school he started working in a factory. Abraham and Maray got engaged and then Abraham wanted to start his own gardening business. So they took a management course on how to run a business and manage their money; as a result they have been able to buy a car. Their business is still so new that they aren’t making enough income to even rent a room anywhere. Currently, they are living in an old trailer that belongs to Maray’s father. They have a young business, they have a car, but they haven’t been able to save enough for a house; and for that reason, they are asking for help to provide their young daughter with a home to grow up in.

Black Rock- Luna Rendon Family

Build Dates: March 6 & 7

Family Information:

Father- Francisco

• Age: 20

• Profession: Field Worker

• Weekly Salary: $38 approx.

Mother- Carmen

• Age: 35

• Profession: Homemaker

• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Bianca, 13 yrs, 7th Grade

• Jesus, 2 yrs

Property Information:

Colonia- Las Brisas
Time with property- 10 months  
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Scrap Wood & Dirt Floor
 

Family Story:

Carmen was born in Oaxaca Mexico, when she was 8 years old her parents decided to move to Ensenada because they weren't making enough money to maintain their family (8 kids) in Oaxaca. Because they were such a large family, only the youngest three were able to attend school. Carmen and the other four eldest siblings had to drop out of school at a certain age and start working. Atone of Carmen´s workplaces, she met Bianca´s father. They moved in together and had the baby, but started to having marital issues and he eventually left, leaving Carmen and Bianca. Carmen and Bianca moved back home with Carmen’s parents after the break-up. Carmen continued working to be able to provide for herself and her daughter. After being single mom for more than 6 years, she met Francisco at the ranch where she was working at. They started dating and decided to move in together and start a family, and that’s when Jesus was born. They moved to a piece of land that they bought on credit and built a shed from some scrap wood where they are currently living. They are asking for a house because they don’t have any way of building anything better for their family.