Archive for February 2023
Las Chip Bag Ladies
Las Chip Bag Ladies More Than a House “Las Chip Bag Ladies” is a collective of four women, and an example of how Esperanza’s impact extends beyond simply building homes. Maru, Nico, Oli, and Francis first met during their weekly Esperanza community savings group meetings. Their goal was to save money to build a safe…
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HOME BUILDING PROCESS More Than A House Most volunteers who come to Mexico with Esperanza are involved in building a home with a concrete foundation, concrete slab floor, concrete block wall, and a concrete roof. Both families and volunteers gradually realize that there is much more to the experience including team and community building; sharing…
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Angeles Project Location: Las Cumbres Although construction of her house has not yet commenced, Angeles is very excited to get started. Her outgoing personality assists her in her work as an independent worker selling beauty products throughout various neighborhoods in the Tijuana area. She works hard as a single mother of two with two grandchildren…
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Dayra Project Location: Las Cumbres Dayra is a university student studying politics, and her family was introduced to Esperanza through her friend from school. At first, Dayra was nervous to work with the volunteers from the US; however, after working with them for some time, she came to miss them after they left, and she…
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Irma & Miguel Project Location: Las Cumbres Irma is a determined single mother of her only son, Miguel. During the day, she works to complete her house and attend weekly meetings with her community, while she works in a factory overnight. Irma didn’t think it was possible to own a house due to the high…
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Eugenia & Familia Project Location: Las Cumbres Eugenia has 10 family members living in the house she built with Esperanza, including herself, her husband, her 3 daughters, her 3 granddaughters, and her 2 pets! Esperanza means a lot to Eugenia because the community helped and supported her family through the entire process. Eugenia I want…
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Liz Project Location: Las Cumbres Liz, her husband, her 13-year-old daughter Valeria, and her 3-year-old son all live together in the home. To Liz, Esperanza was important for all the opportunities it gave them, including an improved and finished home in which to raise their children. She wants people to know that this dream can…
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Lilliana Project Location: Las Cumbres Lilliana, her husband, their 17-year-old son, David, their 8-year-old son, Saul, and their 3-year-old son, Enrique, live together. To Lilliana, Esperanza means realizing her dream of completing her home while learning many new and interesting skills through the whole process. Lilliana It is possible to realize your dreams with the…
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Olga Project Location: Las Cumbres Olga works as a preschool teacher and also the Treasurer for the Cumbres Esperanza community. She has a family of four: Olga, her husband, Fransisco, her 10-year-old daughter, Jimena, and her 3-year-old son, Javier, all live in their remodeled home together. To Olga, Esperanza means completing their dream home in…
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Rosie Project Location: Lomas de San Antonio Rosie joined her local community savings group in 2009 in Lomas de San Antonio. Here’s her reflection: Rosie For eight years I have helped, and they have helped me as well… In my family, they have learned to value their home and to work in union. As a…
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