Slideshow highlighting our house builds from 2007-2008 as well as work in the community. -Nails for Christ

1. Puerto Peñasco, Mexico

2. Unemployment rate of 60% Children working on streets Minimum wage is $4 a day Average annual income is $1500 Homes with no electricity or fresh water Little government or charity aid

3. The Community Many of the houses you are about to see occupy several people. They have dirt floors and often no plumbing or electricity. The houses are built out of scrap materials, with no foundation or structure. There is no protection from the heat of the day and the cold of the night.

8. What is left of a house after a wind storm

11. Reaching Out: Building a Home

12. A Strong Foundation

13. A Strong Foundation

14. A Strong Foundation

15. Adding the Framework

16. Adding the Framework

17. Adding the Framework

18. Adding the Framework

19. Adding the Framework

20. Adding the Framework

21. Security from the Elements

22. Security from the Elements

23. Security from the Elements

24. Security from the Elements

25. A Roof Over Their Head

26. A Roof Over Their Head

27. A Roof Over Their Head

28. A Roof Over Their Head

29. Reaching Out: Sharing Gifts with the Community

30. Gifts collected throughout the year from our own homes and donated from the community.

31. People line up to receive gifts for themselves and their families

32. Children running from down the street…

33. Playing with their new toys

34. Learning about bubbles. The boy was so thirsty he tried to drink them.

35. A Teddy Bear brings great happiness and comfort

36. In 2007, Eight family members joined together to build a house for a family. We collected about 80 gifts for the community, but ran out in about 5 minutes. After returning home with a new perspective on our own blessings, we spread the word about Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point). Through the generosity of others, we were able to grow. In 2008, Fifteen family members joined together to build another house. This year, we were able to provide around 800 gifts of clothes, toiletries, toys, blankets, and baby supplies. Even with the incredible growth, we were still only able to help a small portion. Being a part of the Puerto Penasco trip is a truly life changing experience and with continued support, we’ll be able to grow bigger, help more, and truly make a difference for this community.

37. Nails for Christ: Building Hope, One House at a Time For more information, please email: nailsforchrist@live.com