God has done great things in and through Casas por Cristo this year! We built 239 homes as a ministry – 24 in the Dominican Republic, 42 in Guatemala, 4 in Nicaragua, 61 in Cd. Acuña, and 108 in Cd. Juárez. God is good! That means 239 families now have a safe...
Sara received her home in March of this year. When we visited her for a follow-up interview, she said, “When I got home, my grandkids saw it, and we cried together. They were so happy for me, saying I didn’t have to suffer like I was in my old...
This #GivingTuesday, we are raising $20,000 to build a new lodging facility in one of the poorest communities in Juárez, Loma Blanca. This will allow us to provide more homes to families in dire need while also providing our teams with a comfortable place to stay! ...
“In July, we built a home for the Ramirez Family alongside a group from Thursday Church. The family cooked some delicious lunches for us each day. As we were eating lunch with the family one afternoon, I was able to learn a little bit of their story. God was...
This year for #GivingTuesday, we are raising funds for both our teams and the families we serve! We would like to build a new lodging facility in the community of Loma Blanca, located on the east side of Juárez. This is one of the poorest communities we serve, and...
How many people live in your house, and does your house have enough space to comfortably support them? For most of us, the answer is likely yes. But that is not always the case in impoverished communities like Juárez. Adelina, Milagros, Celie, Mia, and Angel (shown...
Want to build a home with us but don’t have a group to serve with? Join Team Casas, and we’ll partner you with a team of other individuals to meet a family’s physical need of better housing as a way of also meeting their spiritual need for Jesus...
This is Martin (57) and Elizabeth (50). Martin works in a recycling plant lifting heavy objects all day. He recently hurt his shoulder while working, which affects his overall comfort and ability to work. Martin and Elizabeth currently live in a wood-pallet house with...
In February, Team Casas, made up of individuals from all over the U.S., came together in Juárez to build a new home for Miguel, Guadalupe, and their son, Oliver. Oliver was such a joy to be around. As you can see from the photo, he is a character! During the build, he...
Two weeks after building the Martinez Family’s home in July, the mother, Jazmin, was baptized as a new believer! Her pastor is still working with her husband and his mother in hopes that they will also come to faith. Join us in praying for this family and that...
Meet Sergio! He and his wife received their new home in September thanks to Boyd Christian Church (Dix, IL) and Southside Christian Church (Litchfield, IL) coming to serve with us in Juarez. Sergio works nights and would build all day and then go to work as a security...
Check out a few highlights from our staff build for House 6,000 from last month! This build was made possible through the generosity of supporters like you through our Hope Restored campaign! To join us in continuing to restore hope to families during the midst of...
A few weeks ago, our staff from El Paso and Del Rio joined together in Juárez to build House 6,000! Casas began building homes in 1993, and God has been so faithful in those 27 years. To build House 6,000 with some of the staff from Hope Restored funds and in the...
Janet was the recipient of one of our Hope Restored homes in Juárez this summer. She is a widow and a mother of two sons, ages 17 and 21. She moved to Juárez from Oaxaca, México to make a better life for herself and her family. She knew that there would be more...
If you’ve ever been on a build with us, you’ve met at least one of our partnering pastors! The Casas por Cristo Pastor Boards are comprised of over 150 pastors who live and work in each of the locations we serve. These dedicated pastors meet monthly to...
“The theme of our summer was to Live a Life Worthy of our Calling. In my own walk with Christ, He showed me things I had to surrender. After making the decision to love him more and surrender those things, it was clearly confirmed that He was glorified, and my...
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.”-Psalm 46:1 Those were the words that the team of volunteers, interns, and staff members wrote over the doorway of Luz De la Cruz’s new home. Although the team didn’t...
Casas por Cristo interns work directly with families in need, other interns, and available teams of volunteers to give families homes. Their work in the field or in the home office affords others the opportunity to know the love of Jesus in a very real way. We are so...
Before meeting the Casas por Cristo team, the Benavides family lived in a one-room concrete block house that provided them only minimal protection from the elements. Delvis’s full-time job barely sustained them previously, and reduced hours during the pandemic...
My first Casas build was in November of 1995 when I was five years old. My parents were friends with Mary and Wesley Bell, who started Casas por Cristo, and we built with a group from our church at the time. I have done a weekend build in Juárez annually ever since,...
Explain how you got involved with Casas and what your role is. Feel free to add more here about yourself or your responsibilities. I first got involved with Casas by coming on a trip in 2008 with my home church. I fell in love with it and came home and applied...
Are you interested in giving back this holiday season?! We need more volunteers for our Team Casas build in Juárez, December 27-30! If you’ve never been on a Team Casas build, this is an excellent opportunity to serve alongside others to bless a family with a...
“This week gave us all a good example of how Jesus gives us the keys to the kingdom, and we pass them on when we disciple others. In the same way, we gave the keys to this family. The house serves as a place of gathering and worship that will be passed on to...
The story of Petra. Petra is a recent widow. She had been living in a structure made of cardboard and other scrap materials by herself. When her home had caught fire, Pastor Leti saw a great need for Petra to have a safe, secure home, especially since she lived alone....
Jose Luis, his wife, and three kids had been jumping around from place to place because they had no home of their own. They would stay somewhere as long as they could until they were forced to relocate. Eventually, they were able to purchase a small plot of land on...
We Praise God For All He’s DoneWe saw countless families come to know the love of Christ.Our launch to Nicaragua, planned for 2020, was announced.Incredible progress was made on our new Admin and Int’l Operations Buildings at our headquarters in El...
What a Great Year! God has done great things in and through Casas por Cristo this year. We completed 269 homes as a ministry – 44 in the Dominican Republic, 75 in Guatemala, 65 in Cd. Acuña, and 85 in Cd. Juárez. God is good! That means 269 families now have a...
Are you passionate about missions and serving alongside others? If your answer is yes, then apply to be an intern with Casas por Cristo. Submit your application before 2019, and you’ll receive this exclusive merchandise pack from the Casas store. Apply today for...
25th Anniversary Prayer TeamThank you for walking alongside of Casas por Cristo this year. We appreciate and covet your prayers for our ministry. Here are some of our current prayer requests:November Prayer RequestsContinued funding and wisdom for our A Time to Build...
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I have been in student ministry for 14+ years. In 2015, our church’s lead pastor resigned and moved on. I knew this move was coming for him, and I also had a feeling that I should consider moving into the lead pastor position. Just thinking about the position change...
25th Anniversary Prayer Team Thank you for walking alongside of Casas por Cristo this year. We appreciate and covet your prayers for our ministry. Here are some of our current prayer requests: October Prayer Requests Continued funding and wisdom for our A Time to...
Serving as a Casas por Cristo intern is an amazing opportunity to stretch yourself as you step out in faith to serve others by building homes in the name of Christ. As an intern, you will spend the first couple of weeks of your summer doing on-site training. After...
Tell a little bit about yourself, your family, and where you’re from. I am originally from Evansville, Indiana. My dad and two older brothers all live in Indiana, which make it convenient to see them all when I visit home. I started attending college in Evansville,...
25th Anniversary Prayer Team Thank you for walking alongside of Casas por Cristo this year. We appreciate and covet your prayers for our ministry. Here are some of our current prayer requests: September Prayer Requests The launch of our next location: Nicaragua....
You still have three more days to register for the Team Casas build in Juárez October 5 – 8. Be sure to sign up ASAP to provide this very deserving family a new home. If you or anyone you know is interested in joining, click the registration link below! REGISTER...
We still need 6 more individuals to join us on Team Casas in Juárez October 5 – 8. We are extending the deadline to register until Monday, September 10. Will you join us in providing a home for the Ramos family? Sign up ASAP through the Team Casas page! Watch...
We have an amazing opportunity for you to help Casas por Cristo recruit more churches to partner with. This October, we are offering a free scouting trip for potential new church partners to come experience Casas for the first time. Travel to El Paso, TX where the...
25th Anniversary Prayer Team Thank you for walking alongside of Casas por Cristo this year. We appreciate and covet your prayers for our ministry. Here are some of our current prayer requests: July Prayer Requests Continued funding and wisdom for our A Time to Build...
25th Anniversary Prayer Team Thank you for walking alongside of Casas por Cristo this year. We appreciate and covet your prayers for our ministry. Here are some of our current prayer requests: May Prayer Requests Continued funding and wisdom for our A Time to Build...
Volunteer Perspective | Hamilton Williams I went on my first mission trip with Casas por Cristo in the summer before my eighth grade year. At that time, my church would send a team to build in Juárez, México every summer and January and a team to San Raymundo,...
Missionary Spotlight | Brendan Noerper 1. Tell us a little bit about yourself. Hi! I am Brendan Noerper, and I am a field coordinator here in Juárez, México. I live and work out of El Paso, Texas, but I am originally from Millstadt, Illinois. I first got involved with...
