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You don't have to be a carpenter. You don't need construction experience. You don't even need to speak Spanish.
What you need is a weekend, a willing heart, and the faith that 48 hours of your time can bring hope to a family living in the desert — not just the desert of Baja California, but the deeper desert of poverty, uncertainty, and a dirt floor where their children sleep.
That's the promise — and the reality — of a build trip with Baja Bound. Our motto is simple: Bring Hope to the Desert.
We exist to gift working poor families in Mexico with a new home. That is why we are thrilled to have dedicated our 100th house of 2024 before the end of October! “Bring hope to the desert”
Thank you group leaders, staff, and volunteers for making an impact.
We have expanded our lodging facilities, and are automating some of onboarding processes for group leaders. Watch this video to learn more…
Baja Bound addresses the global migrant crisis by empowering groups to build homes in Mexico.
The Center for Student Action at Azusa Pacific University has designated Baja Bound as a new partner for student missions in Mexico.
APU’s history of service has been significant for decades. As Baja Bound’s Director John Rose stated, “Mexico Outreach had a phenomenal impact for over 50 years, and we are excited to be part of that legacy.” In 2019 Baja Bound assumed responsibility for APU’s Ensenada operations, and now they have been entrusted with additional Mexico trips for the University. “APU remains committed to service in Mexico,” assured Karen Rouggly of the Center for Student Action, “and we look forward to expanding our service opportunities…with Baja Bound.”
Former Mexico Outreach Team Member Heather (Richards) Tomscak, will lead the transition and onboarding of groups who are interested in serving with Baja Bound. If you are interested in partnering with Baja Bound, you may contact Heather at htomscak@bajabound.org.
Notice lunch break postures
Madison gives us a rather enthusiastic tour of her home new home…
We are thrilled and humbled that the local government considers are work essential to the people of Northern Baja. We can lead groups from the USA to Mexico safely and legally.
😢 Last weekend we took a break from our house build 🏠 and visited a favorite children’s home and witnessed an amazing sight👇
When big burly 💪 men put down their house-building hammers to receive hugs at the home for disabled children, 👶🏻 we’re reminded that the heart ♥️ is the most valuable muscle of all.
Effective October 1, 2019, Baja Bound has begun a separate partnership with Rumbo Al Valle de la LIBERTAD, a new non-profit based in Ensenada, to better serve the working poor of Mexico. Moving forward, Baja Bound will continue to help raise support, conduct outreach to the United States, and help prepare groups to travel to Mexico. But all operations, staff, and activities in Mexico will occur under the separate authority of Baja Bound’s Mexican partner organization, Rumbo Al Valle de la LIBERTAD.
On Labor Day we are honored to have met and and know so many of hardworking field workers, and we stand in awe of their incredibly high work ethic and commitment to their families and communities.
Don’t EVER repeat the lie “the poor are lazy” in front of us…
Abraham lost his home in Mexicali, and traveled to Ensenada to find work. After receiving his home from Baja Bound he was able to immediately send for his boys, wife and daughter (not pictured). Partnering with this compassionate man was one of the many highlights of our summer
We ought always to thank God for you, brothers, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing. - 2 Thessalonians 1:3
Long days full of smiles and laughter with a side of hard work. Building God’s Kingdom through dedication and togetherness. Thank you Brighton group, your impact is inspiring.
Baja Bound works with both faith and business organizations to provide housing for working poor families in Baja. We happily partner with a group of mortgage and real estate professionals from Los Angeles who generously invest in helping families have a home.
