Hope Sports Wheaton Football Team- Bucio Matus Family

Build Dates: March 10th- 12th

Family Information:

Father- Marcos

• Age: 24

• Profession: Bakery

• Monthly Salary: $440

Mother- Nuria

• Age: 23

• Profession: Homemaker

• Monthly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Damian, 4 yrs

Property Information:

Colonia- Rosas Magallon
Time with property- 7 months
Electricity- Yes
Running Water- No
Structure- Wood & Metal
 

Family Story:

Nuria and Marcos met 9 years ago and started their relationship. Marcos invited Nuria to move in with him at his mother’s house and she did, and that is where they welcomed their son Damian. After Damian was born, Marcos’ brother lent them a house he had that nobody was living in, they lived there for 4 years. Damian has always struggled with his health, he was hospitalized for a week after birth due to not breathing well. When Damian was 1 yr old they noticed he was not sleeping well, was very restless and anxious. At the age of 2, they diagnosed Damian with autism and ADD. Damian takes medications and is seen by a speech pathologist and other specialists to support his development. He also attends a special school. Because of all this, Nuria is unable to have a job outside of the house and cares for their son full-time. They live in a small wood house that has two rooms, one is the living area and the other for sleeping. Marcos and his family built the rooms they haev been living in. Marcos is also diabetic and takes medications, making things even harder for them.

Chicago Hope Yellow- Garcia Ortiz Family

Build Dates: March 9th-11th

Family Information:

Father- Eloy

• Age: 41

• Profession: Field Worker

• Monthly Salary: $330 approx.

Mother- Norberta

• Age: 39

• Profession: Field Worker

• Weekly Salary: 39

Children-

• Norjeidi, 6 yrs, Kindergarten

• Norma, 7 yrs, 1st Grade

• Viviana, 13 yrs, Jr High

• Nancy, 18 yrs, Works

Property Information:

Colonia- El Paraiso
Time with property- 7 months  
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
 

Family Story:

Eloy and Norberta met in their hometown in Guerrero, Mexico. They came to Ensenada 3 years ago with their 4 daughters looking for a better life and more job opportunities. They started out renting a home and found work in the fields. A few months ago they decided to buy a piece of land on credit and they left the rental to invest in their property. At the moment, 3 of the girls are in school and they have not had enough money to build a home. Their salary from working in the fields will not provide enough for them to be able to build on their land. They would like to receive a Home of Hope so that they can have a better life and their daughters grow in a healthy environment.

Chicago Hope Green- Aguilar Espinoza Family

Build Dates: March 9th-11th

Family Information:

Father- Elacio

• Age: 40

• Profession: Unemployed

• Monthly Salary: N/A

Mother- Petra

• Age: 34

• Profession: Handmade Crafts

• Monthly Salary: $175-220 approx.

Children-

• Mariana Esmeralda, 9 yrs, 4th Grade

• Luis, 14 yrs, Jr High

Property Information:

Colonia- Maneadero
Time with property- 1 yr +
Electricity- Yes
Running Water- No
Structure- Small Wood Room
 

Family Story:

Petra used to live in San Quintin with her mother; there were a lot of people living with her mother and it was hard for them to find work. Petra and her father went to work in the USA and that is where Petra met Elasio. They started a relationship and moved in together, shortly after they had their first child together. Petra’s mother became ill and she convinced Elasio to move back to Mexico with her so she could care for her mother. After three years with Petra’s mother, they moved to Ensenada where Elasio’s mother lived. They lived with Elasio’s mother for awhile before moving to a relative’s empty house. Elasio’s mother decided to sell them her land so that they could have their own place to settle down. Elasio and Petra had no money to build a house so Elasio’s brother, Ernesto (the YWAM Ensenada cook), gave them some wood and helped them to build a place to live and introduced them to Homes of Hope.

Chicago Hope Blue- Sanchez Lopez Family

Build Dates: March 9th-11th

Family Information:

Father- Francisco

• Age: 42

• Profession: Soriana Store Clerk

• Monthly Salary: $600

Mother- Maria

• Age: 36

• Profession: Sells Bedding

• Monthly Salary: Varies

Children-

• Francisco Javier, 16 yrs,High School

• Alison, 12 yrs, Jr High

• Angel Gamaliel, 9 yrs, 5th Grade

Property Information:

Colonia- Ejido Chapultapec
Time with property- 
Electricity- Yes
Running Water- No
Structure- Due to Alison’s condition, they are unable to live on their land
 

Family Story:

Francisco is from Mexcali and Maria is from Tijuana. They met in Tijuana while working for the same company and decided to start a relationship, eventually moving in together; they have lived the last 6 years in Ensenada and have 3 children. 8 years ago, Maria was working in Tijuana and she had a lady looking after her daughter Alison, when she received notice from the fire station that her daughter had been burned and she needed to return home. Alison had boiling water fall down her back, all the way from the neck down. Alison has since had 10 surgeries and been under the care of doctors in Pasadena, CA. They received special permission for the daughter to travel to the USA to receive the specialized medical care at the Children’s Medical Center of Pasadena. Due to all the medications Alison has been taking, she now has lupus in the right eye. Her condition can be life threatening if her symptoms are not treated as soon as they arise. The family does not currently live on their land because their daughter needs to be in a clean, secure house. Francisco works for a grocery store, and works a lot in order to make enough money to pay their land, their rent, and their daughters medical expenses and transportation to and from Pasadena. With all of these expenses, they have not been able to also save and build a house to live in. Maria has lived through a very difficult time with what happened to her daughter, but she also cares for her brother who is handicapped and needs to be in a wheelchair. The Homes of Hope will provide them with a fresh start and a safe place for them to call their own. (There is a picture available of the daughter’s burned back upon request).

Chicago Hope Red- Martinez Bravo Family

Build Dates: March 9th-11th

Family Information:

Father- Juan Carlos

• Age: 32

• Profession: Field Worker

• Monthly Salary: $220 approx.

Mother- Berenice

• Age: 31

• Profession: Homemaker

• Monthly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Ashley, 9 yrs, 4th Grade

• Caleb, 4 yrs

Property Information:

Colonia- Canon Buenavista
Time with property- 3 yrs
Electricity- Yes
Running Water- No
Structure- Wood and Plastic
 

Family Story:

Juan Carlos and Berenice met at their place of work 12 years ago. They dated for a month before moving in together and starting their family. They got married in 2015 and shortly after had their second child. It was then that the decided to get the land they currently live on. Little by little they have been ale to make a little “house” but they need a better place in order to provide a safe place for their children to grow up in.

Simi Community Church- Serrano Suarez Family

Build Dates: March 7th & 8th

Family Information:

Father- Francisco Javier

• Age: 43

• Profession: Mechanic

• Weekly Salary: $100

Mother- Ana Esbeydi

• Age: 28

• Profession: Simi Pharmacy

• Weekly Salary: $75

Children-

• Axel, 6 yrs, 1st Grade

Property Information:

Colonia- 89
Time with property- 7 yrs  
Electricity- Yes
Running Water- Yes
Structure- Wood
 

Family Story:

Ana is originally from Ensenada, When she was younger, she had been in a relationship for awhile but the moment she got pregnant with her son Axel, the man left her and for 2 years she was a single mom. About 5 years ago, Ana met Javier and they began dating. Javier accepted Axel as his own son and they decidedto move in together and form a family. Ana’s father gave her a piece of land with an old room on it 8 years ago, and that is where Ana and her family currently live. They live in a small room made of wood which is old, gets really cold in the winter, and leaks now during the rains. Ana has a stable job working for a pharmacy working full-time, 7 hour shifts; but even so, they do not make enough to build a better,safe home for their son and family to grow in. They have been broken into and have lived through many struggles, but they’ve always worked hard to try to do better for Axel.

YPO Chicago Gray- Herrera Garcia Family

Build Dates: February 15 & 16

Family Information:

Father- Galdino

• Age: 32

• Was ill with Tuberculosis, lost a lot of weight and was unable to work, but he is recovering well.

Mother- Teresa

• Age: 35

• Profession: Cleans for a lady 3 days a week

• Weekly Salary: $50

Children-

• Natasha Daysa, 5 yrs, Kindergarten

• Dulce Alondra, 10 yrs, 4th Grade

• Roberto, 11 yrs, 5th Grade

• Juan Carlos, 14 yrs, Jr High

• Karen Catalina, 15 yrs, Jr High

Property Information:

Colonia- Loma Bonita
Time with property- 1 yr
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Wood Room
 

Family Story:

Teresa is originally from Oaxaca, in high school she fell in love with a classmate. They started dating and wanted to get married, but because they were not old enough, they lived with her mother-in-law. Teresa was not treated very well by the family and her mother-in-law made her do a lot of work around the house. Teresa’s husband worked long hours and was hardly home while she was home having babies and taking care of the house. After years together, Teresa found out that her husband had another woman in his life and he left Teresa alone with 5 children. Teresa went back to her mom but her mom became ill with cancer and 2 passed away 2 years later. Life was very difficult and Teresa couldn’t find a way out so she left and moved to Ensenada to start over. Once they got to Ensenada, Teresa met a woman who gave her work cleaning houses. She met her current partner at a park when he bought her children all a mexican corn from a food cart, and also invited them to church. And that was the start to her new home, met Christ and found out she had purpose.

YPO Chicago Black- Duenas Neyoy Family

Build Dates: February 15 & 16

Family Information:

Father- Adrian

• Age: 45

• Profession: Electrician

• Weekly Salary: $110 approx.

Mother- Jacqueline

• Age: 40

• Profession: Homemaker

• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Jesus Samuel, 9 yrs, 4th Grade

• Randy Adrian, 4 yrs, Kindergarten

Property Information:

Colonia- Villas 7
Time with property- 1 yr  
Electricity- No
Running Water- No

Family Story:

Adrian and Jacqueline met many years ago during a rough time of addictions for both of them. Jacqueline has been clean for 11 years, and Adrian 10 years. Jacqueline had been living in Sonora and got pregnant with her oldest son, the father didn’t want anything to do with them, so Jacqueline moved to Ensenada pregnant with Jesus looking for a better future. Jesus Samuel was born here in Ensenada. After going through rehab separately, they met again and started dating. Shortly after they decide to start a relationship, they moved in together in a rental house. It was then that Jacqueline got pregnant with her second son, Randy. Jesus Samuel has struggled with hyperactivity and , he is on medications for it which is provided to them for free by the family welfare institute knows as DIF. Jesus Samuel is seen every month by a psychiatrist. They are asking HOH for a house so they can provide a safe home for their children. Where they currently live is not safe. They have been robbed, they have dealt with poisonous insects, rats, etc..

YPO Chicago Blue- Chavez Garcia Family

Build Dates: February 15 & 16

Family Information:

Mother- Araceli

• Age: 44

• Profession: Stylist

• Weekly Salary: $70-80 on average

Children-

• Arat Jesus & Luis Uriel, 5 yr old Twins, Kindergarten

• Angel Adrian, 14 yrs, Jr High

• Itzel Guadalupe, 17 yrs, High School

Property Information:

Colonia- Centro Artesenal
Time with property- 7 months
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Wood
 

Family Story:

Araceli has 5 children, the oldest is 24 years old and has a 2 yr old daughter and newborn son. Her other 4 children are minors and in school, living at home. Araceli has been a stylist since 1993, doing hair and nails. She loves what she does and has always worked from her home so she doesn’t have to be away from her children to work. She also sells AVON, secondhand things donated to her, and she can also sew. A client of hers helped her get the land they currently live on. They got the land on credit and Araceli takes about $27 a week to save up towards the monthly payment. They live just a couple blocks from the kids school, so they don’t have to pay transportation. They do not have electricity because her street doesn’t have an electric post and she cannot afford to install one. Even like this, they have been making this home since last summer. At first they didn’t even have a bathroom and had to go to neighbors, shops, or the school to use the restroom. Araceli was able to get a hole dug to do an outhouse because her children needed an easier way, especially the younger twins. People from the community, church and family members all pitched in to build them a bathroom. Araceli has been a single mother for more than a year and all her heart desires is a to be able to give her children a proper home to grow up in and a better future. At the age of 44, it is not easy anymore for her to do this on her own. She is incredibly grateful for HOH and the team willing to come help her fulfill this dream.

YPO Chicago Red- Vital Vargas Family

Build Dates: February 15 & 16

Family Information:

Father- Juan

• Age: 38

• Profession: Self-Employed/Day Laborer

• Weekly Salary: $80 approx.

Mother- Mayeli

• Age: 26

• Profession: Homemaker

• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Emely, 6 yrs, 1st Grade

• Kimberly, 1 yr

Property Information:

Colonia- Villas 3
Time with property- 8 yrs  
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Trailer
 

Family Story:

Mayeli was in a relationship before meeting Juan. Emely is from her previous relationship, and Kimberly is Mayeli’s daughter with Juan. Mayeli’s ex cheated on her and they split up shortly after Emely was born. Mayeli met Juan and Juan accepted Emely as his own daughter and took on the responsibility of a family when he decided to start a relationship with Mayeli. Juan is self-employed and looks for work in construction and labor, taking whatever jobs he can get. The money he makes is not enough to provide for their basic needs and to build a proper house. They have applied for a HOH so that their daughters are safe and taken care of

Team Titus Green- Maldonado Serapio Family

Build Dates: February 21 & 22

Family Information:

Father- Carlos

• Age: 24

• Profession: Field Worker

• Weekly Salary: $97 approx.- working 7 days a week from 6am to 3pm

Mother- Rigoberta

• Age: 20

• Profession: Homemaker

• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Juan Carlos, 5 yrs, Kindergarten

• Erick, turns 1 March 4th

Property Information:

Colonia- Portal de las Brisas
Time with property- 8 months
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Wood & Plastic
 

Family Story:

This couple met in San Quintin, Carlos was a friend of Rigoberta’s brother. They went to the same church and spent a lot of time together before eventually getting married and starting a family. Carlos works in the field 7 days a week, doing different jobs. He has to get up at 4am to get on a bus for Ojos Negros where he works from 6am to 3pm He then gets on a bus to go home and is typically home around 9pm every day. They got their land from someone they knew who was giving them a good deal and selling it to them cheap. They didn’t have all the money needed, so they had to get a loan and that is what they are paying off. They built a room on the land but it gets cold in the winter, leaks when it rains, and has a lot of insects that get in. It is not safe for the small children, but for now, all their extra money goes towards paying off the loan. Everything they do is for their children’s well-being.

Team Titus Orange- Pochoteco Lopez

Build Dates: February 21 & 22

Family Information:

Father- Marcos

• Age: 40

• Profession: Field Worker

• Weekly Salary: $65/wk for 6 days work

Mother- Alicia

• Age: 39

• Profession: Homemaker

• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Santiago, 10 yrs, 5th Grade

• Oscar, 3 yrs

Property Information:

Colonia- Maneadero Parte Alta
Time with property- 9 months
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Wood & Plastic
 

Family Story:

Alicia and Marcos met at a park in Cuernavaca and after getting to know each other they stared a relationship; eventually moving in together and starting a family. They moved from place to place looking for work and a better life. Marcos left to San Vicente, just outside Ensenada, looking for work whil Alicia had stayed behind with their sons in Guerrero. Once Marcos had a steady job, Alicia and the boys moved to Ensenada to be with Marcos. While living apart, Marcos had started drinking and it made him aggressive towards Alicia. It was around this time the they both became christians and Marcos was able to turn his life around. They have been going to church ever since and are very grateful that Marcos is now sober and doing well. 9 months ago they got a piece of land on credit which they continue to pay off. Marcos built the family a room to live in on their land using wood scraps and plastic. Marcos works in the fields doing different jobs and his salary isn’t much. They need a better home for their children, and grandchildren who visit. (Marcos and Alicia have an older daughter who has children).

Team Titus Red- Vasquez Vega Family

Build Dates: February 21 & 22

Family Information:

Father- Ivan

• Age: 21

• Profession: Field Worker

• Weekly Salary: $80 approx.

Mother- Cristal

• Age: 17

• Profession: Homemaker

• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Isaac, 1 yr

Property Information:

Colonia- Nueva Espana
Time with property- 6 months
Electricity- Yes
Running Water- No
Structure- Wood and Plastic
 

Family Story:

Cristal and Ivan’s families were friends before they started dating. After a year together, Cristal got pregnant and they moved in together to start living as a family together. At that time they got a piece of land together and Ivan built them a room with wood and plastic. Before Cristal had Isaac, both her and Ivan worked in the flower fields.Now that Ivan is the only one who works, they do not have enough money to build themselves a proper home to live in. They have been dealing with the rain, leaks into their room, cold, and fear of their son getting sick. They are very grateful to have been considered to receive a Homes of Hope house.

Bovee Team B BLUE (2 day 20x20 Build)- Pardo Trujillo Family

Build Dates: February 14th & 15th

Family Information:

Father- Efrain

• Age: 28

• Profession: Labor & Construction

• Monthly Salary: 400

Mother- Lidia

• Age: 26

• Profession: Homemaker

• Monthly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Noel, 3 yrs

• Odails, 7 yrs, 2nd Grade

Property Information:

Colonia- Sexto Ayuntamiento
Time with property- 1 yr 10 months
 

Family Story:

Efrain is originally from Michoacan, he met Lidia in Tijuana more than 10 years ago. They have been together for 10 years and have children together. Efrain works doing labor, construction and maintenance; earning approximately $100 a week. Lidia stays home to care for their children and house. They love to have fun as a family, play games and be together. They have lived on their land for almost 2 years and during that time, they have not been able to build a proper, safe home. Their desire is to be able to provide a better life for their children.

Bovee Team B GREEN (1 Day Build)- Hernandez Diaz Family

Build Dates: February 16th

Family Information:

Mother- Margarita

• Age: 51

• Profession: Sales

• Monthly Salary: $65 approx.

Children-

• Arturo, 13 yrs, 6th Grade (suffers from epilepsy and intellectual disorder)

Property Information:

Colonia- Girasoles
Time with property- 15 months  
Electricity- Yes
Running Water- No
Structure- Trailer
 

Family Story:

Margarita is originally from Cuernavaca, where she was previously in a relationship there which is when her son Arturo was born. Arturo was born premature at eight months and with a learning disability, and requiring a lot of time and attention. When Arturo was three years old, Margarita decided to come to Ensenada in search of more job opportunities and a better way of life for Arturo. When Arturo started preschool, it was his teachers that noticed his disorder and suggested he get diagnosed and sent to a school for special needs children. Arturo has been attending the school here in Ensenada for special needs children ever since. Margarita works as a saleswoman ; selling candy and microfiber cloths. What money she earns is not enough to properly provide for her and her son, pay their bills, buy food, make the land payments, and build a house. Margarita and Arturo are currently living in a trailer that was given to them by Margarita’s boss. Margarita wants a better future for her son and to help make things easier for him as he grows up and deals with his disability.

Bovee Team B RED (1 Day Build)- Cruz Antonio Family

Build Dates: February 16th

Family Information:

Father- Pedro

• Age: 53

• Profession: Field Worker

• Monthly Salary: $420 approx.

Mother- Rosalia

• Age: 44

• Profession: Homemaker

• Monthly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Gloria, 2 yrs

Property Information:

Colonia- Maneadero Parte Baja
Time with property- 7 months
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Tent Inside Shack
 

Family Story:

Pedro is originally from Zacatecas and Rosalia is from Oaxaca. They met 7 years ago here in Ensenada when they both worked in the fields. They have been together for 4 years. Rosalia became pregnant at the age of 42 and for that reason, they had to spend a lot of money as she was considered high risk. After their daughter was born they decided to buy land on credit and make a home for themselves as a family but due to the fact that they always had to pay rent and the cost of the pregnancy and medical care during and after, they have been unable to save money to build a home. They are currently living in a shack they built with scrap wood. They put up a tent inside to sleep so they can shut out insects and rain, but they still fear for their daughter’s health and safety. For them to receive a house it would mean that they would be given safety and health for them and for their young daughter.

Bovee Team B RED (2 Day 16x20 Build)- Novea Santiago

Build Dates: February 14th & 15th

Mother- Teresa

• Age: 28

• Profession: Field Worker

• Daily Salary: $265 approx.

Children-

• Diego Alexander, 4 yrs

• Ariel Alejandro, 7 yrs, 2nd Grade

Property Information:

Colonia- Tinajitas
Time with property- 2 yrs
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Scrap Wood
 

Family Story:

Teresa was married to the father of her two sons for many years, but they were not happy together. They fought a lot so she decided it was best to live alone and try to provide the best future possible for her children. Her ex-husband returned to Oaxaca and Teresa moved in with her sister. Teresa later bought land on credit and her brothers helped her build a room to live in with scraps of wood. Teresa works in the fields all week long from 7am to 3:30pm. The oldest son, Ariel, goes to school and Teresa’s family helps care of Diego. For the amount she works, she earns very little and it is not enough for her to be able to provide their basic necessities, pay the land and also build a house that is safe for her sons to live in.

Bovee Team B GREEN (2 Day 16x20 Build)- Santiago Mora Family

Build Dates: February 14th & 15th

Family Information:

Father- Francisco

• Age: 24

• Profession: Field Worker

• Daily Salary: $11

Mother- Gabriela

• Age: 23

• Profession: Homemaker

• Daily Salary: N/A

Children-

• Dalia Dayana, 5 yrs, Kindergarten

Property Information:

Colonia- El Zorrillo
Time with property- 6 yrs  
Electricity- Yes
Running Water- No
Structure- Scrap Materials

Family Story:

Gabriela and Francisco are both from Ensenada and have a young daughter named Dalia. They live in a small one room house that serves as the bedroom, kitchen and living area. Francisco works in the fields but has to wake up really early every morning and go out each day with the day laborers to look for work, and with that, h does not have a steady income. Some days he gets work and other days he does not. Gabriela stopped working full-time when she had her daughter. Their desire as a family is that they might have a home one day that is worthy of their daughter and family’s future.

Bovee Team A GREEN (1 Day Build)- Nava Lopez Family

Build Dates: February 11th

Family Information:

Father- Rigoberto

• Age: 20

• Profession: Field Worker

• Weekly Salary: $65 approx.

Mother- Paola

• Age: 20

• Profession: Homemaker

• Weekly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Kevin, 10 months

Property Information:

Colonia- Tinajitas
Time with property- 2 yrs
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Wood
 

Family Story:

Paola and Rigoberto met in their hometown in Oaxaca; they moved together to Ensenada in search of work and better opportunities. They rented until they were offered to buy land on credit through a friend of theirs. Rigoberto is the only one who works and his salary does not provide enough for them to be able to build a house. Their biggest desire is to be able to provide security to their young son and give him a good future.

Bovee Team A BLUE (1 Day Build)- Simbron San Juan Family

Build Dates: February 11th

Family Information:

Mother- Josefina

• Age: 38

• Profession: Cook

• Monthly Salary: $300

Children-

• Perla, 12 yrs, Jr High

Property Information:

Colonia- El Paraiso
Time with property- 3 yrs  
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Old Trailer
 

Family Story:

Josefina is from Veracruz. When she was born her mother did not want her so her grandma adopted her and raised her. When Josefina was 15 years old, her “mama abuela”, as she would call her, passed away. The rest of the family were all drug addicts and alcoholics, Josefina did not want to be around that kind of environment, so she moved to Ensenada. Josefina found work and rented an apartment. Josefina has always worked hard to provide for herself and make a life for herself; she has lived in different places and been through a lot. Josefina is happy with what she has been able to do, but she does not want to see her daughter follow in the footsteps of her ex-husband or other family members who struggle with addictions. Josefina currently works at a home for indigenous children as a cook. Josefina works long hours and doesn’t get paid much, but they help with Perla and provide 3 meals a day. Perla can come and go and is well known and treated well by everyone there. Josefina is asking for help to build a home because that is something that she cannot do on her own.