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Casa de la Esperanza Homes of Hope

AZ · EIN 810823193 · $260K rev · operational · www.christiansinmexico.org
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Casa de la Esperanza Homes of Hope builds homes and supports education for families in need in San Luis, Mexico. The organization addresses both physical and spiritual poverty by constructing safe housing and sponsoring students through high school and university. Programs are centered on Christian values, fostering relationships, leadership development, and faith-based community building between volunteers and beneficiaries.

activities · 24

what they do

direct service · 21
  • Community construction and improvement projects Volunteer-Based Home Repair & Renovation
    Undertakes additional construction and infrastructure improvements in the community beyond homes, including metal roofing, hand-built doors, improved windows, electrical wiring, insulation, sheet rock, weather sealing, awnings, and picnic tables, based on community needs.
  • Community construction and improvement projects Volunteer-Based Home Repair & Renovation
    Undertakes broader construction and infrastructure improvements beyond homes, including metal roofing, hand-built doors, improved windows, electrical wiring, insulation, weather sealing, metal awnings, and picnic tables, based on community needs and team capacity.
  • Construction of small homes for families in need Volunteer-Driven Affordable Home Construction
    Builds 360 sq. ft. wood frame homes with basic amenities including a bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, and ramada, providing plumbing, electrical, insulation, sheetrock, windows, and secure doors. The organization has completed 60 homes in the past ten years, with recent builds conducted in partnership with volunteer mission teams from the U.S.
  • Construction of small wood-frame homes for families in need Volunteer-Driven Affordable Home Construction
    Builds 360 sq. ft. wood-frame homes with a bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, and ramada, including plumbing, electrical, insulation, sheetrock, windows, and a secure entrance. The organization has completed 60 homes in the past ten years, with recent builds conducted in partnership with mission teams over multi-day periods, culminating in dedication ceremonies.
  • Constructs and delivers homes for families in need Volunteer-Driven Affordable Home Construction
    Builds 360 sq. ft. wood frame homes with full amenities including plumbing, electrical, insulation, and security features, completing projects over a 4-day period with dedication ceremonies. The organization has built 60 homes in the past ten years, with recent builds completed monthly from January to April 2019 in partnership with volunteer teams.
  • Delivers food and essential supplies to families Holiday Food and Gift Distribution
    Distributes baskets of food and necessities to households in need, including annual Christmas Inn events and ongoing deliveries. The organization has delivered at least 130 baskets based on reported activities, including 30 in one initiative and 100 in another, with additional support for feeding centers and hungry children.
  • Education Program Sponsorship Targeted Educational Scholarships
    Sponsors 24 students in an education program, connecting them with sponsors to support their studies. This includes supporting individuals through university, such as Luis Mendoza in Customs and America Martinez Esquer in medical school.
  • Education sponsorship and support program Targeted Educational Scholarships
    Sponsors 24 students in an education program, connects them with individual sponsors, and supports their academic progress, including higher education—such as helping students graduate with degrees and pursue medical school.
  • Education sponsorship and support program Targeted Educational Scholarships
    Sponsors 24 students through an education ministry that connects students with individual sponsors, supports their academic progress, and helps them pursue higher education, including documented support for students completing degrees in customs and medical school.
  • Feeding Center Support Child Nutrition Meal Programs
    Supports two feeding centers that provide meals to hungry children.
  • Food and Supply Distribution Holiday Food and Gift Distribution
    Distributes food and necessities to households in need, including filling and delivering 30 baskets to 30 households, delivering 100 baskets of food and supplies to families, and organizing annual Christmas Inn events to deliver food to low-income individuals. The education ministry also established a food pantry.
  • Food distribution to families and individuals in need Holiday Food and Gift Distribution
    Delivers food baskets and necessities to low-income families through recurring programs and annual events such as the Christmas Inn. Activities include filling and delivering 30 to 100 baskets at a time, with students also establishing a food pantry as part of their ministry.
  • Food distribution to families and individuals in need Holiday Food and Gift Distribution
    Delivers food baskets and essential supplies to households through recurring programs and special events, including annual Christmas Inn events. Recent efforts include delivering 100 baskets to families and providing food to individual households, with students in the education program also establishing a food pantry.
  • Home Construction for Families in Need Volunteer-Driven Affordable Home Construction
    Builds 360 sq. ft. wood frame homes, including a bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, and ramada, with plumbing, electrical, insulation, sheetrock, windows, and a secure entrance door. These projects are completed over a 4-day period, followed by a dedication ceremony with the recipient family. The organization has built 60 homes in the past ten years.
  • Maintains a mission base facility in San Luis, Mexico International Mission Base Operations
    Operates and maintains the Dalias House in San Luis, Mexico, purchased in 2017, as a home base for mission teams. The facility includes a large kitchen, bunk rooms, living and community spaces, outdoor showers, a casita, laundry, Wi-Fi, security systems connected to local police, fenced boundaries, and locked gates to support week-long team stays and reduce border crossings.
  • Mission Team Accommodation and Support International Mission Base Operations
    Maintains the Dalias House in San Luis, Mexico, as a home base for mission teams, providing a facility with a large kitchen, bunk rooms, bathrooms, living areas, and laundry. The facility offers Wi-Fi and a security system, allowing teams to stay for an entire week, reducing border crossings and increasing safety.
  • Operates an education sponsorship program for students Targeted Educational Scholarships
    Sponsors 24 students in an education program and connects students with individual sponsors to support their academic goals, including support for students pursuing higher education such as medical school and degrees in customs.
  • Operation of a community facility in San Luis, Mexico International Mission Base Operations
    Operates the Dalias House in San Luis, Mexico—purchased in 2017—as a home base with a large kitchen, living and community rooms, bunk rooms, private bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry, outdoor showers, a casita, and secure grounds with Wi-Fi and a security system linked to local police. The facility hosts mission teams for week-long stays, reducing border crossings and enhancing safety.
  • Operation of a residential mission base in San Luis, Mexico International Mission Base Operations
    Maintains and operates the Dalias House in San Luis, Mexico, purchased in 2017, as a long-term base for mission teams. The facility includes lodging, kitchen, bathrooms, laundry, security systems connected to local police, Wi-Fi, and fenced grounds to support week-long stays and reduce border crossings.
  • Support for feeding centers Child Nutrition Meal Programs
    Provides ongoing support to two feeding centers that serve hungry children and community members.
  • Supports community development through student-led initiatives Youth and Professional Service Projects
    Facilitates student-led projects within the education ministry, including the establishment of a food pantry and organizing a yard sale to raise funds for families in need.
capacity building · 3
  • Leadership Development for Ministry Discipleship & Leadership Training Programs
    Seeks a mission-minded couple to join the organization and eventually assume long-term leadership of the ministry.
  • Leadership development and succession planning Discipleship & Leadership Training Programs
    Seeks to develop long-term leadership by recruiting mission-minded couples to join and eventually assume leadership of the ministry, indicating a capacity-building focus on organizational sustainability.
  • Recruits long-term leadership for ministry sustainability Discipleship & Leadership Training Programs
    Seeks a mission-minded couple to join and eventually assume long-term leadership of the ministry, supporting organizational capacity and continuity.
strategies · 24

how they think

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named programs · 3

what they call their work

Home Building Ministry
Constructs safe, durable homes for families living in substandard shacks in San Luis, Mexico, using volunteer labor and donated materials
Leadership & Discipleship Development
Organizes Bible studies, fundraising events, and community service activities led by sponsored students to build leadership, teamwork, and faith
Student Sponsorship Program
Provides financial support for tuition, uniforms, books, and other school expenses for students in San Luis, enabling them to continue education beyond elementary school
relationships · 15

who they work with

  • Benevity Community Impact Fund Network — Registered with the Benevity Community Impact Fund to receive donations through employer giving platforms
  • Calvary Temple of Christ of Yuma Partner — Pastor challenged the founder to raise funds to establish a mission in San Luis.
  • Canadian Team Partner — Partnered for a double home build in February 2019.
  • Church for the City Partner — Former name of Calvary Temple of Christ of Yuma, whose pastor challenged the founder to establish a mission.
  • Curt and Kelly Partner — Hosts for mission teams, providing meals and coordination during the week.
  • Curt and Kelly Partner — Local ministry leaders currently serving in San Luis, Mexico, with Casa de la Esperanza Homes of Hope.
  • Curt and Kelly Van Ekeren Partner — Mentioned by a student as instrumental in their journey with Casa de la Esperanza.
  • Faith Baptist Team Partner — Partnered for a home build in February 2019.
  • First Reformed Church Team Partner — Partnered for a home build in March 2019.
  • Nebraska City, NE Team Partner — Partnered for a home build in January 2019.
  • PayPal Giving Fund Network — Registered with the PayPal Giving Fund to receive direct donations through the platform
  • San Luis police department Government — Security system with cameras is connected to the San Luis police department.
  • Steve and Patti Kuck Funder — Sponsor the studies of America Martinez Esquer and provide encouragement.
  • Sundance RV Park Team Partner — Partnered for home builds in January and February 2019.
  • Vetter Team Partner — Partnered for a home build in April 2019.