One Small House Makes A Big Difference
Over the past ten years, OSH has built over 85 homes in rural Mexico, the Mississippi Delta, Haiti and Shreveport, Louisiana. Thanks to the tremendous support of our donors and volunteers, we’ve been able to help countless families. And because we’re run entirely by volunteers, we’re able to promise that your donations go directly towards helping these families. A special thanks to everyone who has helped in our simple mission.
Another Family in Need
Thanks to incredible support from our donors, we’re hopeful that we can construct a second home this upcoming summer build. And given there is a never ending need, we want to take advantage of this generosity and help more families. Jorge Ramos is 42 years old and works as a plumber/electrician. His wife, Janeth is 34 years old and works as a cashier. They have three children, Jorge 14 years old, and twins Leslie and Berenice 12 years old. This is their current home.
Help This Young Family Get a New Home
In August, our group of seasoned builders will be braving the heat in Mexico to provide a young, hardworking family a huge step up! Daniel Penaloza works hard as a mechanic earning ~$25/day. His wife, Maria, works (even harder) raising their three children, Jose (6 years old), Daniela (4 years old), and Damien (3 years old). Currently, the live in a tiny structure with dirt floors, leaky roof, and barely protection from the elements. Our hope is to help change this by providing a safe, secure, house that will be their home for years to come.
102 year old Abuelita has a new home!
In February, our trusted crew of local contractors were able to turn two INCREDIBLY generous donations into a brand new home for Pedro, his wife Melissa, and their young son, Emilio after their depilated shack burnt down. And thanks to the gift of a new, safe, home, they were also able to provide for their 102 year old grandmother who will also be living there! If there was home that embodies our mission, it is this one: a multigenerational home where the family’s ages span over a century!
Las Cruces Community Center Sewing Clinic
Over the years, our work building homes in Tijuana, Mexico has allowed us to meet incredibly dedicated and inspiring people. An example of this is a group of women in Las Cruces that, on their own time, run a community center that provides a variety of resources for the neighborhood. One such opportunity is a sewing school for men and women to learn the skill. So moved by this work, our team has been supporting the projects with our own time, money, and resources. But, as is the case with this work, we’ve been further moved by the number of donors who have heard about this work and want to help. So, if you’re interested in supporting this project, donate below.
