LIFE COMMUNITY BLUE TEAM - ZABALETA MORAN FAMILY

BUILD DATES: June 1-2 2021

FAMILY INFORMATION

DAD - Angel, 23 works at the fields

MOM - Erica, 22

SON - Alexander, 2

Property Information

Property cost:  $185,000 /MXN Amount owed:  $/ USD

Monthly payments: $2,400/ MXN Colonia: Maneadero Parte Alta

Running water:  Every Week they buy water Electricity: Yes

Family History

Angel was born in Oaxaca and in 2016 he moved to Ensenada in search for a better life. His grandparents lived in Ensenada so Angel lived with them all that time until he found a job.

Erica was 7 when her family decided to move to Ensenada looking for a better living style due to the lack of work in Oaxaca and her parents decided to move.

They both met in 2017 online, and they had a good time together, but she was in school and started working. 

They met and decided to move together in 2018 and lived with her parents for a while. Angel works in the field every day while Erica stays to take care of their child. Due to the lack of money they haven't been able to build.

Angel built a room with wood pallets and the room is wrapped around plastic and they moved to live there, they need a home for the wellbeing of their kid because when it gets cold and rains it's difficult to be there and their kid gets sick. 

They haven’t been able to build due to the lack of money with Angel being the only one working right now. 

Schauer Power - Hernandez Jimenez Family

BUILD DATES May 29-30 2021

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOM - Edna, 34 Cleans Homes

CHILDREN - Karim, 5

BROTHER - Jairo, 25

SISTER IN LAW - Jasmin, 23 Stay at Home mom

NEPHEW - Michael, 5

Property Information

Property cost: $131,000 mxn Amount owed: $70,000 mxn 

Monthly payments: $1,500 mxn Colonia: 89 

Running water: communal water Electricity: Neighbor gives them electricity 

Family History

Edna was born in Jalisco, due to not being safe decided to move to Ensenada. Without having family in Ensenada she came at 17 looking for a place to live. She couldn’t find a job until she found a family that gave her a place to stay, eat and work. She worked for them for 8 years. That family had to move to another city so she had to find somewhere else to work and where to live. 

She met a man that is Karim’s father and after a while they moved together and she got pregnant, he didn’t want a kid so he decided to leave them alone. All this time she has been taking care of them both by herself. 

When Edna was 18 she decided to bring her 9 year old brother to live with her, (Jairo) went to school and got married. He is currently married to Jasmin and has a kid named Michael. 

A year ago they found out that Jairo has a Chronic Renal Insufficiency so he needs a kidney transplant so he 's not able to work right now. So it happens that Edna is actually 99.9% compatible and she decided to donate a kidney to his brother.  Due to COVID they had to wait a little bit for all this. Jairo’s wife stopped working to help her husband. 

They need a home for a better living style and to have a place to get better for surgery but due to the lack of money they are not able to build one for themselves. 

YPO Chicago - Arrieta Rodriguez family

BUILD DATES: APRIL 8 & 9

FAMILY INFORMATION:

DAD - Maximino

Age: 39

Profession: Factory

Monthly Salary: $350 USD

MOM - Angelica

Age: 38

Profession: Factory

Monthly Salary: $330 USD

CHILDREN - Aline 13 yrs old

PROPERTY INFORMATION:

Property cost:  40,000 pesos/ $2,000USD

Amount owed:  $28,000pesos/ $1,400USD

Monthly payments: $1,000/ $50 USD

Colonia: Ampliacion Libertad/17 de Abril Water: No Electricity: Yes

Previously the family lived with a friend.  They have lived on their land for 2 years and learned about Homes of Hope from a neighbor.

FAMILY STORY

Things were hard for Angelica in her home state of Guerrero, located in central Mexico.  Life was increasingly unsafe both in the city due to violence and at home due to her husband’s alcoholism. Shortly after separating from her husband a friend encouraged her to come to Ensenada and bought her plane ticket.  

On January 28, 2018 Angelica arrived in Ensenada with her daughter, Aline, and they moved in with a friend and were able to purchase a property on credit thanks to Aline’s father who helped financially.  However, their economic situation remained difficult and Aline’s father soon lost his job due to struggles with alcohol. Therefore Angelica got a job herself. 

Maximino was born in Guerrero and at the time when his wife and daughter came to Ensenada he was living in a rehab center in their home state. He had abandoned his family for two years prior to the center but after 8 months in the center he repented for abandoning them and was able to come to Ensenada with one goal in mind, restoring his family. They now all live together in Ensenada and they even built another small shelter on their property for Angelica’s sister who decided to leave Guerrero as well due to the insecurity there. Paying rent is expensive and so they gave her the opportunity to be with family and live on their property. 

Angelica and Maximo work at a factory together from Monday to Thursday while a friend watches Aline.

Before Maximino joined his family, Angelica found out about the opportunity to buy a property from a friend at work and in that way she was able to purchase a property on credit. She went back to Guerrero and sold her personal belongings to be able to afford the first down payment for the property. They are in need of a better house because theirs is small and in bad conditions.

Stanwood - Zurita Chavez Family

BUILD DATES: APRIL 17 - 18, 2021

FAMILY INFORMATION:

DAD - Florentino

Age: 31

Profession: Factory Forklift

Monthly Salary: $330USD

MOM - Rosalba

Age: 29

Profession: Factory Packing

Monthly Salary: $210USD

CHILDREN -

Ingrid, 11 / Elias, 6 / Claudia Sofia, 4

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Property cost:  $115,000 MXN/ $5750 USD Amt owed:  $101,000/ $5050 USD

Monthly payments: $1,500/ $75 USD Colonia: El Paraiso

Running water: No Electricity: No

The family previously rented a home.   They have lived on their property for one year.  They learned about Homes of Hope from family members.

FAMILY STORY

Originally from Oaxaca, a state in southern Mexico, Florentino and Rosalba met in 2008 when he worked as a delivery man and she worked in a store.  A short time later they began dating and decided to start a family together.  Their first daughter, Ingrid was born and 4 years later, Elias joined their family.  Little Claudia Sofia was born a year and a half later, completing their family of 5.

Work in Oaxaca was very scarce and family members encouraged them to move to Ensenada.  When they arrived here they rented a trailer for $35 a month and lived there for about a year.  It was clear to Florentino and Rosalba that purchasing land and building a home would be best for their family and began looking for land to buy on credit.  Both were so happy to find a property and now make monthly payments of $75 while living on their land.  

The couple currently work together at the same factory where Florentino is a forklift driver and Rosalba works in the packing area.  They dream of a solid home where their children can grow and have a better life.  Unfortunately building a good home is not possible due to financial challenges and Florentino and Rosalba are so thankful Stanwood men are coming to help build them a Home of Hope.

Ojai Valley - Rivera Ramos Family

BUILD DATES: APRIL 23-24, 2021

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOM - Araceli

Age: 32

Profession: Homemaker

CHILDREN -

William Ivan, 15 yrs old,

Manuel Alejandro, 12 yrs old,

Mia Victoria, 4 months old

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Property cost:  $35,000 pesos/ $1750 USD Amount owed:  Property fully paid

Monthly payments: Property fully paid Colonia: Canon Buenavista

Running water:  No Electricity: Yes

The family previously lived with Araceli’s mom.   They have lived on their property for 6 years.  They learned about Homes of Hope from friends who received a home and from the Casas de Esperanza Ensenada facebook page.

FAMILY STORY

Araceli was born in Ensenada and grew up here.  She is so happy her children will be able to soon live in a safe, dry home.  Araceli has had several challenging relationships and has been very hurt by the fathers of her children- both emotionally and physically.  

She and her sons lived undocumented in California for a while but her son’s father was physically abusive with her and her older sons so she fled him and returned to Mexico.  Upon returning to Ensenada she lived with a new partner and worked at a packing factory.  She was able to save money and purchase her land on credit.  In the past 6 years she has paid off her property in full.  Her parents, who also live in Ensenada, were able to help her as well.  

Araceli was later fired from the factory when her boss found out she was pregnant with baby Mia Victoria. Things were also rough at home as her former partner decided he didn’t want anything to do with her or the baby, left her for another woman and left town.  

Each week Araceli’s mom gives her $30 USD to help cover basic needs.  During the week Araceli takes her sons to a nearby community center where they are given food and cared for.  When Mia was born the staff from the feeding program at the center helped her as well.  Mia was born with intestinal problems and currently receives a special treatment and needs an expensive formula that Araceli sometimes isn’t able to buy.  Araceli and her children need a home and as they wait they work on their property together, preparing for the dream day they will finally have a safe, solid, dry home.

Stanwood - Gonzalez Cruz Family

BUILD DATES: APRIL 17-18, 2021

FAMILY INFORMATION:

DAD - Margarito

Age: 33

Profession: Field worker

Monthly Salary: $6,000 MXN / $300 USD

MOM - Rionalda

Age: 25

Profession: Homemaker

CHILDREN -

Edward , 5yrs old

PROPERTY INFORMATION:

Property cost:  $120,000 pesos/ $6000 USD

Amount owed:  $104,000 pesos/ $5200 USD

Monthly payments: $2000/ $100 USD Colonia: Las Flores, Maneadero

Running water:  No  Electricity:  No They have lived on their property for 8 months

FAMILY STORY:

Margarito and Rionalda are originally from Oaxaca, a state in southern Mexico.  When Rionalda was 3 years old she moved to Ensenada with her parents as they looked for work.  Years went by and later she moved to San Quintin, an agricultural hub 2 hours south of Ensenada, where she met Margarito.  Several months later they began a life together and one year after that little Edward was born.  

Margarito works in the fields harvesting seasonal produce.  He often works with blueberries and currently is caring for mint.  Rionalda is dedicated to their home and caring for 5-year-old Edward, who will soon become a big brother.  Margarito and Rionalda are thrilled to meet their new baby soon as she is currently 9 months pregnant!

Margarito desperately wanted his own property so he could build a home for his family.  He searched in many areas in order to find a place where land was sold on credit at a price he could manage.  He was able to gather the funds needed for the down payment and makes monthly payments of $100 USD.  

For the past 8 months Margarito, Rionalda and Edward have lived on the property in a small structure of plywood and plastic.  Margarito’s salary does not allow them to purchase better building materials after making mortgage payments and buying essentials like food and gas. 

For the Gonzalez Cruz family the rainy season is the hardest.  The rain and wind knocked down their home and they did their best to rebuild.  Margarito and Rionalda dream of having a safe home for their children.  With their new baby on the way they are desperate for a safe and healthy home.  While they don’t have the necessary resources to build their own home the Gonzalez Cruz family is so thankful that Stanwood Foursquare men are coming to give them the best present ever… a home for their growing family.

MATTHEW'S TEAM - THE BUSTAMANTE GAYTAN FAMILY

BUILD DATES: APRIL 11, 2021

FAMILY INFORMATION:

MOM: ELVIRA GAYTAN

Age: 26

Profession: Homemaker

DAD: Rigoberto Bustamante

Age: 25

Profession: Harvests Sage

Salary: $240 USD

CHILDREN:

Rigoberto Jr. , 4 yrs old

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Property cost:  $100,000/ $5000 USD Amount owed:  $75,000/ $3800 USD

Monthly payments: $1500/ $75 USD Colonia: Tinajitas

Running water:   Yes Electricity: No

The family previously lived with Elvira’s mom.   They have lived on their property for 1 year.

FAMILY STORY

Originally from Santiago in the southern state of Oaxaca, Elvira moved around a lot as a child while her parents searched for better opportunities.  As field workers they lived in the states of Sinaloa, Sonora and Chihuahua.  For much of her childhood Elvira’s mother was ill but the family wasn’t exactly sure what was wrong.  They moved to Ensenada in search of better medical attention and it was here that her mother was diagnosed with tuberculosis.  The family met caring pastors here who prayed and supported them regularly.  God heard those prayers and thankfully Elvira’s mother was healed and became well again.

Elvira’s family was in desperate need of a home.  The pastors soon gave them the good news that a team was going to build a home for them and shortly afterwards a team from Holland built her family a Home of Hope while she was very young.  

When Elvira finished high school she applied to a local university but didn’t pass the entrance exam.  It was then that she decided to work in the fields and there she met Rigoberto.

Originally from Oaxaca, Rigoberto and his family moved to Ensenada in search of better economic opportunities.  His parents were divorced and he had also lived in the nearby northern states of Sonora and Sinaloa.  His family heard that better opportunities were available in Ensenada and soon came here to work.

After meeting at work Rigoberto and Elvira became friends and soon started dating.  After being together for 11 months they decided to rent an apartment together.  However, after Elvira became pregnant with Rigoberto Jr. they moved in with her mom to save money.  

After living with Elvira’s family for 7 months the new parents needed their own space and decided to rent a small room.  Around this time they began to save towards the down payment for a property where they could build their own home.  Sadly, their rental home was broken into and all their savings were stolen.

Once again they had no other option but to return to live with Elvira’s family and begin saving again for a down payment.  Rigoberto and Elvira soon purchased a property with a down payment and built a small room out of wood pallets wrapped in plastic on the outside and cardboard on the inside.  At first the roof was just plastic tarps but these were not strong enough in the winds.  Later they were able to add plywood to the roof.

Rigoberto works in the fields harvesting sage and also works in the dispatch area.  Harvesting is seasonal contract work and he struggles to find work in the winter.  Elvira has been without work for four months but in the summer will probably harvest green beans.  The majority of her time is spent caring for little Rigoberto Jr.  

The Bustamante Gaytan family dreams of a real home so Rigoberto Jr. can have a better quality of life and they can have a safe place to live.

MATTHEW'S TEAM THE VAZQUEZ MARTINEZ FAMILY

BUILD DATES: APRIL 9-10, 2021

FAMILY INFORMATION:

DAD: OCTAVIANO

Age: 34

Profession: Assembly/Factory

Salary: $310 USD

MOM: ANA ROSA

Age: 31

Profession: Assembly/Factory

Salary: $320 USD

CHILDREN:

Octavio, 13 yrs old

Yoni Octavio, 8 yrs old

Sirel Eileen, 4 yrs old

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Property cost:  $125,000 pesos/ $6500 USD Amount owed:  $90,000/ $4500 USD

Monthly payments: $1800/ $90 USD Colonia: Tinajitas

Running water: Yes Electricity: No

The family previously rented.   They have lived on their property for 1 year.

FAMILY STORY

Both Octaviano and Ana Rosa are originally from Oaxaca and have known each other for the past 15 years.  They met in school and started dating.  After being together for 6 months Ana Rosa became pregnant with their first son, Octavio.  That December they moved to Mexicali, the state capital of Baja California, located 2 hours from Ensenada.  At first they lived with Octaviano’s uncle until moving to Valle de la Trinidad (an hour and a half from Ensenada) where they lived for 3 months until deciding to move to Ensenada.  It was here that Octavio was born.  Ana Rosa cared for their baby while Octaviano worked at a store and also in the fields.

The young couple were renting a small room and in 2011 returned to Oaxaca, where their second son, Yoni Octavio, was born in 2012.  Octaviano worked seasonally at a sawmill.  In 2017 their daughter Sirel Eileen was born.  In 2019 the family returned to Ensenada again due to the lack of work in Oaxaca.

Upon returning to Ensenada they rented a small room for four months for approximately $50 USD/ month.  Shortly after Octaviano and Ana Rosa decided that it would be best to look for a property of their own and began to save towards a down payment.  They were so happy to be able to purchase a property together.  Octaviono soon built a small room on their land and they moved there.

Octaviano and Ana Rosa both work at Icum Medica, a factory that makes medical items.  While they are at work Octaviano’s uncle watches the children.  Octaviano works from 5pm- 2am and Ana Rosa works from 7am-4pm.  Currently Octaviano’s sister is living with them but only for a short time.

The Vazquez Martinez family does not have the funds to build their own home due to a lack of resources.  Their intense work schedules also make it hard to find the time to do home projects or enlarge their current room.  These parents dream of a safe home that protects their family.  The wind, rain and cold easily enter the small room they built but thankfully that will change very soon. 

THE RECIO MORA FAMILY

BUILD DATES: MARCH 13-14, 2021

FAMILY INFORMATION

MOTHER: VERONICA

Age: 29

Profession: Mother at Home

DAD: Manuel

Age: 29

Profession: Car Wash

Monthly Salary: $320 USD

CHILDREN:

Dania, 7 yrs old

Grecia, 5 yrs old

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Is the land paid in full?: Yes   Price of land: 

Colonia: Buena Vista

Time the family has lived on the land: 5 years

Electricity: Yes       Sewer system: No       Running water: No

FAMILY STORY

Originally from Tijuana, Veronica moved to Ensenada with her mother and soon found work at a packing company.  It was there that she met Manuel, an Ensenada native.  Soon after they began a life together, renting a small house where their first daughter, Dania, was born.  

Manuel and Veronica dreamed of having their own home and were able to purchase land on credit.  Grecia, their second daughter, was born 5 years ago and shortly thereafter the Recio Mora family moved to the new property.  Over the past several years they have faithfully made monthly payments and their property is now completely paid.  

Manuel works at a car wash and earns approximately $320 USD each month while Veronica cares for the home and girls.  They have not been able to expand the small room on their property due to a lack of funds.  During the rainy season Manuel cannot work and this is very challenging for the Recio Moras.  Manuel’s income is used to pay bills and cover the costs of their families needs.  

Manuel and Veronica need a better home for their daughters and are so thankful that God is showing his faithfulness in the face of difficulty.  They believe that God will soon bless them with a home and are so excited to receive this great blessing, thanks to the generosity of the Thowless and Murillo families.

Living Word - The Romero Castro Family

BUILD DATES: APRIL 16-17, 2021

FAMILY INFORMATION

DAD - MOISES ROMERO

Age: 29

Profession: Waiter

Monthly Salary: $240 USD

MOM - LIDIA CASTRO

Age: 22

Profession: Homemaker

CHILDREN

Miah Yaeni, 3 yrs old

Ian Moises, 1 month

PROPERTY INFORMATION:

Property cost:  $174,800pesos/ $8740 USD Amount owed:  $70,000/ $3500 USD

Monthly payments: $2,600/ $130 USD Colonia: Escorpion

Electricity: No       Sewer system: No       Running water: Yes

The family previously lived  with Moises’ mother.   They have lived on their property for 1.5 years.  They learned about Homes of Hope from a friend at church.

FAMILY STORY:

Moises and Lidia met online but soon decided to get to know each other in person.  Moises is from Ensenada and Lidia is from Mexicali, the state capital, about 3 hours away.  

The new couple visited each other often and soon decided to begin a life together 4 years ago when Lidia moved to Ensenada.  Little Miah was born about a year later and is now 3 years old.  Brother Ian Moises was born just one month ago.  

Three years ago Moises and Lidia purchased their land and began living there.  In order to live on the land they traded their car for a trailer, which has kept them safe and dry as they dreamed of a home.

For the past 6 years Moises has worked as a waiter at a Chinese restaurant.  Lidia is dedicated to caring for their children and home.  

Moises and Lidia have tried to build a small home but due to economic challenges they haven’t been able to do so.  The desire of their hearts is that God will answer their prayers and provide a home for their growing family.  Both parents dream of a better life for their children and home larger and more comfortable than the trailer.

In March 2020 Moises and Lidia received the wonderful news that they had qualified for a home… and then the pandemic changed everything and the team assigned to build their home was forced to cancel.  But the Romero Castro family didn’t lose faith and believed that God would soon answer their prayers.  Now, more than a year after first learning they would receive a home, they are thrilled to partner with Living Word and build their new home.

Stanwood Foursquare Blue- Angel Rodriguez

Build Dates: March 28th & 29th

Family Information:

Mother- Berenice

• Age: 31

• Profession: House Cleaner

• Monthly Salary: $385

Children-

• Axel, 4 yrs

Property Information:

Colonia- Santa Ines Zorrillo
Electricity- No (in order to get electricity, she needs to buy cable to connect it to her lot)
Running Water- No
Structure- Lives with Mother
 

Family Story:

Berenice is originally from Ensenada, she has a 4 year old son named Axel. Axel was born with an imperforate anus and has had 3 surgeries to correct it; he still needs 2 more. Axel’s father abandoned them before Axel was born. Axel needs a clean home that is dry and free of dirt, dust. Before and after each operation, Axel has a hygiene regimen to follow and for this reason, Berenice has not been able to live on her land. She doesn’t have the resources needed to build a home and they cannot live in a room with a dirt floor while Axel is undergoing these surgeries and recovery times. Berenice and Axel have been living with Berenice’s mom.

Stanwood Foursquare Red- Cruz Cruz Family

Build Dates: March 28th & 29th

Family Information:

Mother- Noemi

• Age: 30

• Profession: Packer

• Monthly Salary: $265

Children-

• Pablo Uziel, 5 yrs, Kindergarten

• Fares Efrain, 9 yrs, 4th Grade

• Erick Gadiel, 12 yrs, Jr High

Property Information:

Colonia- Lopez Portillo
Time with property- 4 months
Structure- Wood Scraps
 

Family Story:

Noemi has been a single mother for 4 years. Each of her 3 sons has a different father, the father of her youngest left when Pablo was just 1. Noemi had been sharing a house with her brother since her last ex left her with nothing, but realized that she really needed her own space for her sons to live and grow up in. Noemi then decided to to build a room on her land, she got help to do it and they moved to the land. Noemi wakes up around 4 am to get things ready for the day, get her kids to school and then get herself to work. Noemi gets off work at 2:30 and then picks up her kids. Noemi just dreams of being able to give her boys a proper home, when up until now she has done everything she possibly could for them and will continue to do so. But, providing a decent and safe home is not something she can do on her own.

MA Central Alberta Youth Unlimited Blue- Robles Rodriguez Family

Build Dates: March 23-25

Family Information:

Father- Gaston

• Age: 27

• Profession: Factory

• Monthly Salary: $295

Mother- Jaqueline

• Age: 20

• Profession: Homemaker

• Monthly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Jorge Eduardo, 4 yrs, Preschool

Property Information:

Colonia- Veladero
Time with property- 1 yr  
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Wood & Tarps
 

Family Story:

Story to Come

Shelter Cove Red- Vazquez Vazquez Family

Build Dates: March: 23-25

Family Information:

Father- Cesar Alejandro

• Age: 23

• Profession: Car Wash

• Monthly Salary: $330

Mother- Brenda

• Age: 24

• Profession: Homemaker

• Monthly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Emilio Zaid, 1 yr

• Diego Alessandro, 7 yrs, 1st Grade

Property Information:

Colonia- Porticos
Time with property- 4 months  
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure-Scrap Wood
 

Family Story:

Cesar grew up without his parents, he lived with his aunts and grandparents. Brenda and Cesar are both from Mexico City, they got married when they were just 15 years old. They started out living with Brenda’s parents. There were some problems that arose between them and Brenda’s family and they decided it was best to move out. Cesar’s grandma in Ensenada heard about what was going on in Mexico City and sent for them. Once in Ensenada, Cesar and Brenda lived with the grandma before finding jobs and a house they could rent. They rented for a year and a half before finding the land they currently live on. Their oldest son, Diego, was born while they lived in Mexico City. Emilio was born while they were in their rental. Cesar gets up every day at 7am to take Diego to school and then goes to work. Brenda stays home with Emilio. When Cesar gets home, he is typically found working on his land and getting it leveled and ready to build a home on it.

Life Community Blue- Santiago Velasco Family

Build Dates: March 17th & 18th

Family Information:

Mother- Carolina

• Age: 24

• Profession: Produce Packer

• Weekly Salary: $88

Children-

• Cruz Alexander, 7 yrs, 1st Grade

• Paula, 3 yrs

Property Information:

Colonia- Lopez Portillo
Time with property- 5 months
Structure- Wood Scraps
 

Family Story:

Carolina is a single mom of two. She separated from the father of her children about 1 yr ago. The man was irresponsible, didn’t care for his children, and it was unhealthy atmosphere for the family. When Carolina left her husband, she moved in with a friend of hers before finding a piece of land she could build her own house on. Carolina’s cousin and neighbors helped her build a room on her land so her and the kids had a place to live. Carolina works from 5:30 am to 2:30 pm Monday-Saturday; a neighbor helps her by taking the son to school and the youngest to a lady from their church. Carolina has not had the resources needed to build a home and she does not receive any help from her children’s father, she really needs a lot of help.

MA Central Alberta Youth Unlimited Red- Pineda Aragon Family

Build Dates: March 23rd-25th

Family Information:

Father- Enrique

• Age: 51

• Profession: Day Laborer

• Weekly Salary: $55

Mother- Matia

• Age: 41

• Profession: Works for Hotel Azteca

• Weekly Salary: $70

Children-

• Jesus Ivan, 18 yrs

• Marsela, 10 yrs, 5th Grade

• Maria also has an adult daughter who recently received a Home of Hope herself, and they live next door to each other

Property Information:

Colonia- Rancho Zamora
Time with property- 1 yr 8 months  
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Metal and Plastic
 

Family Story:

Maria is from Obregon, she was married at 19 to her first husband. They were married for 5 years and had two children together. They had a good life until her husband became unfaithful to her. Maria fell into depression for what had happened and decided to move to Ensenada to find a new job and make a life on her own with her two children. Maria’s husband came to Ensenada and they got back together, but they were not happy and separated again. During the short time they were together again, they had another child together (Marsela). Once again Maria was a single mom caring for her children. A few years ago, Maria worked at a carnitas stand where she met her current husband who was a frequent customer. Enrique liked Maria and asked her out on a date. Enrique helped Maria with taking care of the children and encouraged her to move in with him and buy a piece of land with him to build a house so they could make a good life together. They bought land on credit and Enrique built them the small place where they have been living. Maria wants to have a proper home and provide a better future for her children.

Life Community Church Red- Vazquez Gutierrez Family

Build Dates: March 17th & 18th

Family Information:

Mother- Zita

• Age: 60

• Profession: Maid

• Weekly Salary: $100

Children-

• Fernanda, 14 yrs, Jr High

Property Information:

Colonia- Ex-Ejido Chapultapec
Time with property- 7 months
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Wood & Metal
 

Family Story:

Zita is from Oaxaca and moved to Ensenada in 2013 after the death of her husband. Zita and her daughter decided they needed a change and wanted to find a place that provided better opportunities for them, especially Fernanda who doesn’t ever want to return to Oaxaca. Zita works as a housemaid 7 hours a day from Monday-Friday while her daughter is at school. They got the land on credit and built themselves a room to live in with materials given to them and others they bought. Zita needs a house in order to provide a proper home for her daughter. Fernanda is a good student who enjoys her schoolwork and gets good grades. She has an average grade of 10 and wants to go to university to study medicine. This is the reason that Zita works hard while she can.

MA Crosshill Blue- Ortiz Aparicio Family

Build Dates: March 16th-18th

Family Information:

Father- Paulino

• Age: 24

• Profession: Day Laborer

• Weekly Salary: $65

Mother- Carolina

• Age: 23

• Profession: Day Laborer

• Weekly Salary: $65

Children-

• Marisol, 5 yrs, Kindergarten

• Victor, 7 yrs, 1st Grade

Property Information:

Colonia- Maneadero
Time with property- 1 yr
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Scrap Wood & Dirt Floor
 

Family Story:

Carolina and Paulino have been together for 8 years and have 2 kids together. They live on a small piece of land in a room they built with wood. They have a dirt floor, no electricity and no running water. Their biggest desire is to be able to provide a safe place for their children to grow up in. Carolina and Paulino both work and they pay someone to look after their kids while they are at work. The lady takes the children to school and to do whatever is needed before their parents are home later in the day. Carolina’s mother gave them the land and it is now legally Carolina’s for her to have a place for the children to call home.

MA Crosshill Red- Carranza Hernandez Family

Build Dates: March 16th-18th

Family Information:

Father- Jesus David

• Age: 21

• Profession: Factory Worker

• Monthly Salary: $350

Mother- Gloria

• Age: 22

• Profession: Homemaker

• Monthly Salary: N/A

Children-

• Jesus Adrian, 1 yr

Property Information:

Colonia- Bella Vista, Maneadero P. Alta
Time with property- 1 yr 9 months
Electricity- Yes
Running Water- Yes
Structure- Scrap Materials
 

Family Story:

Gloria and Jesus David met about 4 years ago while at work and they decided they wanted to be together and form a family. When they first got together, they moved in with Gloria’s mom. Gloria’s father and mother separated, but Gloria’s father sold her the lot he had next to where Gloria’s mothers house was built. Gloria had already been making payments on the land when she met Jesus David but at the time, it wasn’t paid off. The land is now paid off and they were able to build a room on it to live in. They have not been able to build a home because their focus was paying their land.

MA Crosshill Green- Ortega Ramos Family

Build Dates: March 16th-18th

Family Information:

Mother- Liliana

• Age: 27

• Profession: Factory Worker

• Monthly Salary: $330

Children-

• Vanesa, 8 yrs, 3rd Grade

• Brandon, 5 yrs, Kindergarten

Property Information:

Colonia- Los Girasoles
Time with property- 11 months
Electricity- No
Running Water- No
Structure- Wood
 

Family Story:

Liliana is from Oaxaca and came to Ensenada when she was 18 years old to visit her brother. She ended up liking Ensenada, met Israel (the man who became the father of her children), and decided to move here. Liliana and Israel began dating and iliana moved in with Israel and his parents, shortly after they started their family. Liliana and Israel separated a year ago due to Israel’s infidelity and his behavior. At the time, Liliana had already bought land and decided to leave Israel and move to her land with her children. Liliana works in a factory Monday-Thursday, from 5 am to 5 pm. While Liliana is at work, her sister cares for the children. It had been very hard for Liliana to be a single mother and responsible for the well-being of her children. Every once in awhile, Israel will give financial support for the children. A couple months ago Liliana was diagnosed with ovarian cysts and inflamed intestines; she is being seen by a doctor and getting studies done. Receiving a Home of Hope would be a huge blessing for Liliana and her children.