Mission Accomplished: 15 Homes Built in Our Largest Trip to Date

We are thrilled to share that the largest trip in Baja Bound history has officially concluded! This past week, over 400 students and leaders joined forces with our team in Tecate, Mexico to complete an ambitious goal: building 15 homes in just 7 nights.

Executing a trip for 460+ people requires more than just hammers and nails; it requires a dedicated team working behind the scenes for weeks—and in some cases, months.

This wasn't just a week of work; it was a season of sacrifice. Our entire executive staff worked exhaustively to nail every detail, with many

team members staying in hotels away from their families for over a month to ensure the camp and construction sites were ready.

"The trip was an absolute home run... our staff spent weeks living in Tecate to make this happen."

The Team Behind the Build

Below is our incredible crew of over 50 Baja Bound staff members who served on this trip. To our volunteers, our local partners, and our hardworking staff: Thank you for helping us change 15 families lives this week.

Bring Broken Rib Coffee to Your School

Baja Bound and Broken Rib Coffee are partnering to bring social entrepreneurship mission trips to life in Chiapas, Mexico!

We are thrilled to have Valley Christian School of Business, Entrepreneurship, Innovation as pilot partners for this program.

Students will travel to the coffee fields of Mexico, meet the farming families, and then participate in marketing and selling coffee through their schools cafe, students and online. Through the process students will building relationships that spark change and learn digital storytelling through the power of mission + coffee.

• Service in local communities

• Learning + Cultural exchange

• Coffee, connection & impact as students return to the United States.

Give your students the opportunity to run a meaningful business, support global missions, and gain real entrepreneurial experience - one cup at a time.

For more information contact: grace@brokenribcoffee.com

Our 100th house of the year

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”

Join our Open Service Weekend this coming September 1-4, 2023

Want to make a difference? Baja Bound is hosting an open service work weekend September 1-4 in Ensenada, Mexico. Join us to help with small construction projects, painting, orphanage visits and feeding program. This is a perfect opportunity to experience Baja Bound as an individual, family or small group. 

Half-year update: Expanding again

Thank you group leaders, staff, and volunteers for making an impact.

Summer open trip announced

This is a rare opportunity for singles, couples, families or small groups of friends to join together to build a home!

Hello, World!

Spring 2022: Group leader update

We have expanded our lodging facilities, and are automating some of onboarding processes for group leaders. Watch this video to learn more…

What we do: Overview

Baja Bound addresses the global migrant crisis by empowering groups to build homes in Mexico.

Azusa Pacific University Announces Baja Bound Partnership

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.

Time lapse

Notice lunch break postures

Through the eyes of a child

Madison gives us a rather enthusiastic tour of her home new home…

Operation Tierra Firme Food Delivery

Baja Bound deemed "ESSENTIAL" by the Ensenada Municipality

On June 23rd the municipality of Ensenada deemed Rumbo Valle, the Mexican partner of Baja Bound essential for the welfare of the people of Baja.

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.

Meet the heroes we serve

A special moment

😢 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.

A new collaboration to better serve Baja

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.

In recognition of the working poor

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…

A father’s dream

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

San Diego MAN TRIP “get er done”

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

Brightening days by the Brighton group

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.