This is Pastor and Pastora Maria Elena Castro - Pastors of Centro Familiar Cristiano el Refugio Church in San Luis Rio Colorado. We were blessed and honored to build them a home in October! It was great to have some of the men from the Refugio Rehab center pitch in an help build their pastors casita.

They are a special family. Hector works 7 days a week, riding his bicycle to work where he makes about $11.00/day working at the gas station. Monse is housebound because of her disability. Her only time away from home is when Pastor Adan picks her up for church. They are a very hardworking, loving family who are so grateful to God for the blessing of their new home.

This family is delighted with their new house. Not only did the team build their home, Pastor Adan built an outhouse for them as well. Roberto worked very hard at clearing the land. So many people came together to bless this dear family. The day after we completed construction, we moved them into their new home.

Angelina is a survivor. She is a kind, compassionate gracious lady who spends her time serving others. She lived in the United States for 22 years and has 6 children living in the United States. She was deported and found herself alone in San Luis Rio Colorado. She began taking care of a couple and works 7 days a week doing home care. She attends Igelsia Monte de Dios. Her property is adjacent to Hector and Monse's property. She loves her new home.

We first met this dear family during the Community Outreach in January of 2013. Dominga and Francisco were working and Josaline was taking care of her sisters and brother.As a result of the outreach, they began attending Iglesia Monte de Dios. We were excited to build a home for this family who has such need. The building was truly a family project as the children loved to help us paint.In addition to building their home, we installed a solar system so they have lights for the first time.

Fredi, Maria de los angeles and their children moved to San Luis Rio Colorado about a year ago. They have been living with his grandmother, Mother Maria Luisa, Father Felix and brother Juan and his family in a one room house. We joined with Pastor Joel and Pastor Adan to minister to this family who has survived unbelievable circumstances. Truly, God's hand is upon them. In addition to the casita, we installed a solar system which will also support Fredi's brother's home (Juan) which will be built on the lot next to Fredi's home this spring by Pastor Adan and the Brothers of Monte de Dios. Through the generosity of Bob James and his family, we were able to purchase a bed and couch for this family who literally has nothing.