join Us!
We are thrilled you are interested in a trip that is near and dear to our hearts: building a home for a deserving family outside of Tijuana, Mexico!
Even though it only takes two days to build the house, you will carry the recipient family and the weight of the experience in your hearts for far longer. Our initial motivation was helping our kids understand the depth of need in the world. What we learned was that we all needed the connection to God and others that comes through service. It’s that feeling that keeps us coming back again and again.
We hope you can join us!
Brad, Amanda, Cole and Davis Turner
Learn about YWAM & Homes of Hope
YWAM
Homes of Hope
Homes of Hope
Youth with a Mission (YWAM) is one of the largest and most well-respected international ministries in the world. For this build, we partner with YWAM San Diego/Baja. The team runs a number of ministries to support those in the Baja region but their largest ministries is Homes of Hope.
YWAM's Tijuana campus is located outside of Tijuana in
Youth with a Mission (YWAM) is one of the largest and most well-respected international ministries in the world. For this build, we partner with YWAM San Diego/Baja. The team runs a number of ministries to support those in the Baja region but their largest ministries is Homes of Hope.
YWAM's Tijuana campus is located outside of Tijuana in the beautiful oceanside community of San Antonio del Mar. Learn more about YWAM San Diego/Baja and Homes of Hope.
Homes of Hope
Homes of Hope
Homes of Hope
Homes of Hope was founded in 1990 by Sean Lambert, the leader of YWAM San Diego/Baja. Since then, the Homes of Hope model has been replicated by YWAM sites around the globe.
Recipient families are selected by YWAM based on need. They must own their land, have at least one child and make no more than $125/week. These families typically li
Homes of Hope was founded in 1990 by Sean Lambert, the leader of YWAM San Diego/Baja. Since then, the Homes of Hope model has been replicated by YWAM sites around the globe.
Recipient families are selected by YWAM based on need. They must own their land, have at least one child and make no more than $125/week. These families typically live in make-shift structures on their land, made of cardboard, scrap lumber, old garage doors, and tarps.
The Build
Homes of Hope
The Build
In two days, we will build a 16'x20' house that sits on a concrete slab (wired for electricity but no plumbing).
The family receiving the home builds along side us; often extended family and neighbors pitch in as well. It is a joyous occasion for the entire community!
It takes a minimum of 15 adults (15yo+) to build a home. There is a m
In two days, we will build a 16'x20' house that sits on a concrete slab (wired for electricity but no plumbing).
The family receiving the home builds along side us; often extended family and neighbors pitch in as well. It is a joyous occasion for the entire community!
It takes a minimum of 15 adults (15yo+) to build a home. There is a maximum of 25 people per build team. Children 6yo+ are welcome.