Boardwalk Green Team- Martinez Palacios Family

Building Dates: April 8-9, 2016

Family Information:

Father- Pascual

• Age: 50
• Profession: Painter
• Weekly Salary: $72

Mother- Rosa Yaneth

• Age: 28
• Profession: Second Hand Markets
• Weekly Salary: $15

 

Children-

• Rodrigo, age 15
• Keily, age 11
• Pascual, age 7
• Maria Guadalupe, age 5

Property Information:  

Time with property - 10 months

Letter From the Family: 

We would like to have a house so that we don't get cold, water doesn't leak in from the roof, and to not have to go from one place to the other asking to stay in a room. Also, by having our own house we won't have to worry about the owner coming and asking us to leave. By having our own home we wouldn't have to worry about being forced to leave for any reason. That i why we are asking that you build us a house. 

Thank you, Martinez Palacios Family

Boardwalk Red Team- Mercado Ramos Family

Building Dates: April 8-9, 2016

Family Information:

Mother- Elvia

• Age: 34
• Profession: Secondhand market
• Weekly Salary: $60

 

Children-

• Jose Ignacio, age 15
• Angela, age 14
• Oliver, age 4

Property Information:  

Time with property - 8 months

Letter From the Family: 

To whom it may concern,

We are a family of four, my 3 children and me. I was married to my husband for 4 years and then he went to the United States to better our economic situation. After the first year he forgot about us. So, I put myself to work as a janitor in a juvenile center. My salary there was good enough and it was enough for me to provide for my kids for 9 years.  But, 2 years ago I had to quit because they were trying to force me to change cities to Mexicali. I couldn't move there because of my kids, my mom helped me by watching them while I worked. 

Since then I haven't been able to better my economic situation. I struggled a lot to find a good job, many people denied me work because of the discrimination from my previous employers. My aunt saw me struggling to find a job and she gave me a job in her market stand. And thank the Lord I have been able to keep my kids going forward with their studies, which is so important for their futures. 

A few months ago I got my piece of land and started paying for my monthly land payments instead of paying rent. 

It is embarrassing for me to have to ask you all for help, but I have seen that you all have helped a lot of people in need. But, truthfully, I need the help since I haven't been able to build anything or expand my house. My house is a medium sized room with a division to separate a bedroom and a small kitchen area. But, I am afraid that a poisonous animal will come into the house and bite one of kids. Also with the rains, I know my house is not strong enough to with stand them. In the past a lot of water leaked into the house. Like any other mom, I want what is best for my kids. And right now I can't give them that, nor privacy and comfort. 

With that, I will do whatever I have available in my hands to help them. That is why I am here asking you all for your support. I want to thank you all beforehand a thousand times for giving your time to read this letter to be able understand my economic situation and family.

Sincerely, Elvia Berenice Ramos Morales

Ventura Missionary Church- Cruz de Los Santos Family

Building Dates: April 2-3, 2016

Family Information:

Father- Andres

• Age: 28
• Profession: Construction Worker
• Weekly Salary: $57

Mother- Guadalupe

• Age: 28
• Profession: Stay at home mom
• Weekly Salary: n/a

 

Children-

• Miguel, age 8
• Magaly, age 7
• Fernanda Sarahi, age 6
• Brandon Alexis, age 3

Property Information:  

Time with property - 3 years

Letter From the Family: 

Greetings, 

With this letter I would like to explain to you the motive and reasons for which we are in need of a house.

We are a family of six members. I have four kids and all six of us sleep in one room. And because of our low income we cannot build our house.

Three of my kids are in elementary school and only my husband works. I have to buy them their uniforms and shoes for school. I would be so thankful with all of my heart to be able to be one of the fortunate families that qualify for a house. 

I want to thank you all beforehand for your great heart that you have for helping people have a better life. 

Thank you, Guadalupe de Los Santos

DSST Stapelton Blue Team- Carrreno Barragan Family

Building Dates: March 29-30, 2016

Family Information:

Father- Ismael

• Age: 37
• Profession: Chorizo Cali worker
• Weekly Salary: $97

Mother- Elizabet

• Age: 35
• Profession: Local market
• Weekly Salary: $23

 

Children-

• Jeshua, age 14
• Leamsy, age 7
• Pier, age 2

Property Information:  

Time with property - 2 years

Letter From the Family: 

Through this letter, I am asking for a house for my family of five. We are my husband, myself, and my 3 kids. Our economic situation isn't enough for us to build a house. If you could make it possible for us that would make us so happy and you would be changing our life;.

Thank you so much!

DSST Stapleton Red Team- Vargas Lopez Family

Building Dates: March 29-30, 2016

Family Information:

Father- Antonio 

• Age: 37
• Profession: Market worker
• Weekly Salary: $85

Mother- Claudia Lilian

• Age: 21
• Profession: Stay at home mom
• Weekly Salary: n/a

 

Children-

• Geraldine Guadalupe, age 10
• Jose Antonio, age 2
• Victoria Nicole, age 10 months

Property Information:  

Time with property - 8 months

Letter From the Family: 

Hello, my name is Claudia Liliana Lopez Estrada.

Even though it took awhile for me to find your organization, I have come to ask for your help with the support of a house. How much my husband makes isn't enough for us. We have a boy of 2 years and a baby of 7 months, but since the room we live in leaks from every side, the boys get sick very often. I have been taking them to urgent care a lot. A lot of mud gets tracked in the house and our clothing get all wet. It truly is hard to live like this. Not necesarrily because of us, but for the babies.

We have been living in theses conditions for about 3 months and it is kind of sad because, I as well have bad health. I have kidney stones but haven't been able to get the medical attention for it because of lack of money. But I am going in next week to see if the hospital will attend to me because my condition is urgent. The pains can be really bad at times. 

I also would like to mention that my niece lives with us too. About a year ago my sister left with her boyfriend to Michoacan and left her with us. It all happened so fast and so I didn't get al the legal things. But her boyfriend didn't love her with her daughter so that is why I took charge of her. She really likes living with us.

I have a lot of faith and hope to receive your great help/

Thank you so much!

Bethel Yellow Team- Pinto Betancourth

Building Dates: March 28-29, 2016

Family Information:

Father- Luis Antonio

• Age: 41
• Profession: Factory Worker
• Weekly Salary: $63

Mother- Yolli Virginia

• Age: 37
• Profession: stay at home mom
• Weekly Salary: n/a

 

Children-

• Cristofer, age 5
• Luis, age 1

Property Information:  

Time with property - 1 year

Letter From the Family: 

First of all, good morning, in this letter I want you all to know the reason in which I came to your association to ask help with the construction of a home. 

We are a very humble family of four, my wife, my two kids, and I. I am originally from Chiapas. We came to this state to search for a better future, but unfortunately we haven't ben doing so well. I haven't been able to give my children a good place to stay. With a lot of work I was able to get a piece of land and build  little house out of plywood and tarps. None of the materials were new. It was all bought inexpensive but they aren't very good. And unfortunately with al the rains, the house was destroyed. 

It has been very difficult for me to continue to build my house because I make very little. My wife is a foreigner so they don't let her work. She studied how to cut hair and now makes a few cents cutting our neighbors hair. The government doesn't support and we can't find support in any other place.That is until someone told about this great mission. And that is when I went to the church to ask for your help.

I hope I am not bothering you all, but the truth is I am in need of your help. I am begging the Lord that I am heard.

Thank you so much for taking your time to read this. I hope a quick response.

-Luis Antonio Pinto Lopez

Bethel Green Team- Valdovino Alvarez Family

Building Dates: March 28-29, 2016

Family Information:

Father- Francisco

• Age: 63
• Profession: Grocery store bagger
• Weekly Salary: $45

Mother- Apolinar

• Age: 64
• Profession: Clothing Vendor
• Weekly Salary: $40

 

Children-

• Daniela, age 12

Property Information:  

Time with property - 1.5 years

Letter From the Family: 

Francisco and Apolinar are Daniela's grandparents. Her mother left Daniela under the caare of her grandparents. Sometimes Daniela still sees her mother. 

The Merritt Family- Camacho Vargas Family

Building Dates: March 26-27, 2016

Family Information:

Mother- Guadalupe

• Age: 36
• Profession: Nopal Vendor/House Cleaning
• Weekly Salary: $62

 

Children-

• Raul Adrian, age 15
• Angel Abraham, age 12

Property Information:  

Time with property - 7 months

Letter From the Family: 

My name is Maria Guadalupe Vargas Candido, 

First of all I wanted to thank this great, beautiful mission for all that you do for all of the families with need, like us. It fills us with hope and happiness. Thank you for being who you are. May God bless everyone of you all. 

I am Guadalupe and I have two kids, the older is 15 years old and the younger is 12 years old. My husband abandoned us for someone else the 2nd of April in 2010. Since then we haven't really known much about him. Sometimes he talks to my boys but he has never really wanted to help us. Being a single mother is very difficult and it can be sad because I don't make very much money either.

My salary is sometimes not enough for our expenses and even less for a house. It is very expensive and so I took my kids to live in my parent's house. During the week I sell nopal in the streets. And on my days off I clean houses. But, that wasn't enough so I had to take my son Raul out of middle school; he only had 3 month to go before he was going to graduate. But, we didn't have money for the rent and land and to pay for his school expenses. 

So with all of this we are asking you  all for help. We have such a big need and we hope that you can help us. Thank you so much for your attention and interest in our situation. Thank you so much!

-Guadalupe 

Weiser Family- Sanchez Ramirez Family

Building Dates: March 23-24, 2016

Family Information:

Father- Guadalupe 

• Age: 39
• Profession: Construction Worker Helper
• Weekly Salary: $68

Mother- Mirna

• Age: 50
• Profession: Candy Seller
• Weekly Salary: $34

 

Children-

• Gabriel Alexis, age 15
• Rene Alfredo, age 10

Property Information:  

Time with property - 1 year

Letter From the Family: 

To whom is may concern,

Many blessings and protection for you all! May God bless you all for having such a great heart to serve families in need.

My name is Mirna Elizabeth Ramirez, I live in Terrazas del Sol. Currently, I find myself very sick with diabetes and high blood pressure. I have gone to the doctor and now I have some medication to take for the symptoms. Recently, due to strong rains, my house flooded with water and many of our belongings such as important documents, clothing, and books we ruined. Now when it looks like it going to rain or starts to rain a little I get very nervous. 

I sell candy for work. I sell candies with a friend of mine, but when it rains or if she is gone I cannot sell. I don't make a lot selling, but it helps buy food for our family. I give you my honest word and say that I am in need of the house. I would not use it wrong because it would be such a great blessing from God. He knows in a personal way how much I need this because he is my father , my friend, the provider of all my needs. It is such a blessing to have a home to live in. And if I were to have one I would be immensely happy for the rest of my life. And my son and grandson would be protected from having to live on the streets. 

May God bless you all greatly, Mirna

The Crossing- Lopez Ramirez Family

Building Dates: March 22-23, 2016

Family Information:

Father- Juan Trinidad

• Age: 38
• Profession: Factory Worker
• Weekly Salary: $51

Mother- Carmen Rosa

• Age: 35
• Profession: Stay at Home Mom
• Weekly Salary: n/a

Children-

• Yolelyn Yareli, age 8
• Jesus Angel, age 2

Property Information:  

Time with property - 4 year

Letter From the Family: 

I, Carmen Ramirez Flores, ask you all of the support of a house. I need the support for me and my family because we don't have the resources on our own. 

We are living in a house that someone is lending us. The owners have decided that they want us to start paying rent or we have to leave the house. We can't pay rent, because my husband doesn't make enough money to pay rent and a land payment. 

We have two kids, one in third grade and another who is 2 years old and still uses diapers. My husband works with machinery in a factory and sometime we don't have enough to feed our kids. That is why I am asking this support from you all. 

I would would be so thankful! 

Pacific Academy- Cordova Ubaldo Family

Building Dates: March 15-17, 2016

Family Information:

Father- Jose Luis

• Age: 46
• Profession: Musician
• Weekly Salary: $58

Mother- Mari Cruz

• Age: 32
• Profession: Factory worker
• Weekly Salary: $58

Children-

• Erica Yoselin, age 8

Property Information:  

Time with property - 1 year

Letter From the Family: 

We are coming to you all to ask for help in the building of a house on our land. With the economic situation with which we live, we don't have the resources to build for ourselves. I work in a factory and I make about $58 a week. I save half to be able to make our land payments and the rest I have to use for groceries, personal expenses, and to pay utilities. My husband is a musician, and his work is not very stable. When he works he will make about $58 and then we use that for house expenses and for school fees. But sometimes he can go a few weeks without work and he hasn't studied to be able to find other work. 

I hope that you can support me.

-Maricruz Ubaldo Guerrero 

MN Connection- Holguin Moran Family

Building Dates: March 12-13, 2016

Family Information:

 

Mother-Sandra

• Age: 22
  
• Profession: Factory Packager
• Weekly Salary: $44 

Children-

• Briana Zarai, age 5
• Erick Alfonso, age 3

Property Information:  

Time with property - 1.5 years

Letter From the Family: 

I would like to explain to you all my situation and ask to qualify for a house. I don't have the means to build a house, since I am a single mother for my two children. Currently I am renting a room that isn't safe or adequate enough for my family. The walls are not completely finished around the bottom and the wood isn't in  very good condition. Animals have come into the house through those unfinished holes; two times I have found tarantulas in our bed. 

Right now, I only have a twin bed, a queen sized bed, which is broken, and a chair. I don't have a fridge so I buy my food daily. So I am asking for your help and want thank you all!  God bless you always and I hope you can continue to help more people. 

-Lizbeth Moran

Need a Break Red Team- Landa Hernandez Family

Building Dates: March 12-13, 2016

Family Information:

Father- Juan Pablo

• Age: 25
• Profession: Construction worker
• Weekly Salary: $68

Mother- Nayeli

• Age: 24
• Profession: Stay at home mom
• Weekly Salary: n/a

Children-

• Alexis, age 5
• pregnancy of 7 months

Property Information:  

Time with property - 6 months

Letter From the Family: 

We, the family Landa Hernandez, are writing you this letter.

I, Nayeli, will tell you of our actual situation. Ever since our son Alexis came into this world we have been either renting a home, or living with our parents. A few months ago where we have been renting, the owner told us we have t leave the house because they would need to use the house again. From there my sister in law decided to let us use a room in her house.

We also decided to take a big step forward, to begin to pay for a piece of land. We have the illusion of building a house, but due to economic questions it has been hard for us. And we have found out about "Homes of Hope". For us it is an illusion but also a real need to have a house. 

I currently find myself pregnant, and that worries me. We live in a very small room that barely the three of us fit into. Our desire is to have a home for our children. If you could help us it would be something so significant for our family, but if not we understand. 

Thank you so much for taking time to read these words.

Need a Break Blue Team- Bracho Lopez Family

Building Dates: March 12-13, 2016

Family Information:

Mother- Rosa

• Age: 27
• Profession: Factory worker
• Weekly Salary: $60

Children-

• Melanie, age 1

Property Information:  

Time with property - 7 months

Letter From the Family: 

My name is Rosa Bracho Lopez, I am 27 years old and I am a single mother for my daughter of 1 year. I was living with my child's father but we had problems and he abandoned us. He didn't want me to put his last name for our first child and I haven't heard of him since he left. 

I need a house from you all because I started to pay for a piece of land. With the salary that I don't have enough to build something. Little by little, and with the help of others, I was able to raise up a small room made of pieces of wood. The room doesn't have a floor and I use it for my kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. It has no windows and the roof is made of wood; we have nothing to protect against the rain. And since where I live there isn't running water, we buy water from the water truck. 

I would love if you could help build us a house so my kids can have a place to grow up in. I hope you take into account my situation and can come and visit us soon, my doors will always be open. Thank you so  much for helping people like myself who also don't have the resources to build themselves something. 

Sincerely, Rosa and Melany Bracho

Calvary Christian Academy- Oloarte Melchor Family

Building Dates: March 12-13, 2016

Family Information:

Father-Joaquin

• Age: 40
• Profession: Bus driver
• Weekly Salary: $88

Mother-Diana

• Age: 37
• Profession: Stay at home Mom
• Weekly Salary: n/a

 

Children-

• Jolette, age 6

Property Information:  

Time with property - 3 years

Letter From the Family: 

To Homes of Hope,

Firstly, I wanted to say hello to you all. 

I was directed to you all because of my need of a house. The house we are living in is flooded with mud in the back part because the land around the house slides down when it rains. We don't have the resources to move the house and we find ourselves in need of asking for help. Currently only my husband works as a bus driver and I dedicate myself to being a mother because I don't have anyone to leave my daughter with. I do not ask for a lot of comfort, but for a better roof over out heads. 

Thank you and I hope you understand my need. I am grateful for you attention. 

Thank you, Diana and Joaquin

Calgary West Rotary Yellow Team- Tovar Ramirez

Building Dates: March 4-5, 2016

Family Information:

Mother- Maria Guadalupe

• Age: 37
• Profession: Convenience store worker
• Weekly Salary: $70 per week

Children-

• Carlos Alberto, age 16
• Enrique Samuel- age 10

Property Information:  

Time with property - 7 months

Letter From the Family: 

To whom it may concern,

I, Maria Guadalupe Ramirez Diaz, humbly come to you all asking for support. I am a single mother and my kids and I need a house. We are frustrated with our current landlord and I am concerned for my family in this humiliating situation. I am sacrificing a lot to pay for my land and I want my kids and I to have our own place to live in peace. I want to thank you all and hope we qualify for your program. 

Thank you so much! 

Calgary West Rotary Orange Team- Monzon Camacho

Building Dates: March 4-5, 2016

Family Information:

Father- Juan Carlos

• Age: 27 
  • Profession: Driver
• Weekly Salary: $88 per week

Mother- Karina

• Age: 27
• Profession: Stay at home mom
• Weekly Salary: n/a

 

Children-

• Dana, age 8
• Lesly, age 4
• 8 months pregnant

Property Information:  

Time with property - 2.5 years

Letter From the Family: 

Hello! A kind greeting to you all of Homes of Hope, 

My name is Karina Camacho, I would like to ask for your support in the construction of a small home. We have a small piece of land that we have been making payments on for the last 2.5 years, and we have been renting a place here in Tijuana for the last 8 years. My husband, Juan, and I are from Sinaloa. He fights everyday to keep us moving forward and motivates us that better is to come in our journey.

I can already see our life and our kids growing up on our land. We could have financial stability by not having to pay rent anymore and have our own house to call our home. 

Thank you so much,

From, Karina Camacho and Juan Carlos

Calgary West Rotary Green Team- Barajas Aguilar Family

Building Dates: March 4-5, 2016

Family Information:

Father- Jorge Luis

• Age: 22
  • Profession: Storage worker
• Weekly Salary: $70 per week

Mother- Montserrat

• Age: 18
• Profession: Convenience store worker
• Weekly Salary: $47 per week

 

Children-

• Jose Luis, age 2
• 5 months pregnant

Property Information:  

Time with property - 7 years

Letter From the Family: 

Hello, my name is Montserrat and I am writing this letter on behalf of my family. 

We would like a better house for our kids. I ask from the bottom of my heart for this support because we trust in God and you all. We don't have the resources for a better home and that is why we require your help. We would be so thankful with all of our heart. We asked God to put us in front of people who would be able to help us and God put you all in our path. Thank you so much!

From, Barajas Aguilar Family

Calgary West Rotary Pink Team- Gutierrez Jacob Family

Building Dates: March 4-5, 2016

Family Information:

Father-Klinsman Elier

• Age: 25
• Profession: Elektra store worker
• Weekly Salary: $41 weekly

Mother-Rosa Maria

• Age: 27
• Profession: Stay at home Mom
• Weekly Salary: n/a

Children-

• Ivanna, age 2

Property Information:  

Time with property - 5 months

Letter From the Family: 

To whom it may concern, 

I want to first and foremost give thanks to our Lord Jesus Christ for the blessings that he pours out over our lives.

My small family consists of my wife Rosa Maria, my daughter Ivanna, and myself. We are a new marriage starting with nothing material. But we are currently paying for our property in El Ejido Lazaro Cardenas. Thank the Lord that he has allowed us to tart having good materials. 

Our economic situation is not very stable. And as the head of the family I found myself diagnosed with anxiety and panic disorder. My income is very small as is, and with my sickness I am not able to make any more. And my wife has been looking for a job but hasn't been able to find one. So has been doing informal jobs such as, selling tamales.

We trust in God that he will open doors. He knows, more than anyone else, our needs and that is why we have come to you. To ask you all for the support of a house; a place where we can see our daughter grow and play. 

Today I don't have any money for the construction of a house, but I am worried for the well being of my family. We are currently living in my parent's house so we do not have any privacy either. Thank the Lord I have had their support. They are two great examples for my spiritual life. 

I know that the work you all do is very big, but we also know that through God you will be rewarded. 

A cordial greeting and we hope to hear your answer soon!

K. Elier Gutierrez Alvarez

Calgary West Rotary Blue Team- Valenzuela Palomek Family

Building Dates: March 4-5, 2016

Family Information:

Father- Victor Edgar

• Age: 22
  • Profession: Farmer
• Weekly Salary: $73 per week

Mother- Carmen

• Age: 19
• Profession: stay at home mom
• Weekly Salary: n/a

 

Children-

• Melanie Victoria, age 1
• Victor Axel, age 3 months

Property Information:  

Time with property - 9 months

Letter From the Family: 

More than anything, I am here to ask for your help for a house where my kids, husband, and I can live. The reason being, I don't have a house to pass down to my kids. I don't have enough money and the house I live in is being lent to us. I have a one year old daughter and a son and I want to be able to offer them something. My hope is that you can help me please. I ask from the bottom of my heart that you help me so we have a place to go when they evict us out of our current house. Thank you!