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Date Build: Saturday 08th - Sunday 09th, March 2025
FAMILY INFORMATION
MOTHER: Reina
Age: 29 years old
Job: tacos seller
Salary weekly: $55 US
FATHER: David
Age: 28 years old
Job: tacos seller
Salary weekly: $55 US
CHILDREN:
Fernando - 9 years old
Marlene - 8 years old
LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:
Dear Casas de Esperanza Team, I would like to share a little about our story. We decided to buy a piece of land because rental homes tend to have strict rules and limited space. Additionally, the noise from children can be an issue for some neighbors. For four years, we moved from one house to another, as we worked at a food stand for someone else and found it difficult to trust anyone to care for our children. With great effort, we started purchasing supplies for our own business, but the most challenging part was buying a vehicle to move around. We saved as much as we could and finally bought a van—not a luxury one, but one that has helped us a lot. We began working at open-air markets in Rosarito while still living in Tijuana, making the daily commute. However, we were driven by our desire to move forward. After a year, we had to move again because our landlords asked us to leave. We used to wake up at 4:30 a.m., and the noise from the blender disturbed the neighbors. Around that time, a customer told us about land for sale with affordable payments, and we decided to invest in our children's future. We made the down payment and started building a wooden house, but we never imagined that strong winds would destroy it. After a few months, we managed to build a small room in better condition and moved in, despite it being the rainy season. The streets were difficult to navigate, making it hard to go to work. We also struggled with electricity for our blender, but over time, and with our neighbors' permission, we were able to continue. Sales have slowed, and unexpected expenses affect us greatly, especially health-related ones. Our son had an accident and broke his front teeth on a rock, so we had to take him to the dentist. Despite everything, we are happy because our children can now play and make noise without worrying about upsetting anyone. However, our room is small, and our improvised kitchen was destroyed by a hurricane. It is discouraging to see our efforts fall apart and have to start over. Currently, our windows and doors are covered with plastic, and the cold weather is what affects us the most. Our greatest wish is to have a home where no one can ask us to leave, where we are safe from the cold, wind, and rain. We do everything we can to move forward and build a future for our children, even though the situation is becoming increasingly difficult and expensive. Additionally, three years ago, I was diagnosed with fatty liver disease. Although it has no cure, I try to take care of myself with diet and exercise, as it could lead to non-alcoholic cirrhosis. I do not want to think negatively about it—I simply trust in God's will and hope to watch my children grow up happy.