Puerto Peñasco, Mexico

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

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.

What is left of a house after a wind storm

Reaching Out: Building a Home

A Strong Foundation

A Strong Foundation

A Strong Foundation

Adding the Framework

Adding the Framework

Adding the Framework

Adding the Framework

Adding the Framework

Adding the Framework

Security from the Elements

Security from the Elements

Security from the Elements

Security from the Elements

A Roof Over Their Head

A Roof Over Their Head

A Roof Over Their Head

A Roof Over Their Head

Reaching Out: Sharing Gifts with the Community

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

People line up to receive gifts for themselves and their families

Children running from down the street…

Playing with their new toys

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

A Teddy Bear brings great happiness and comfort

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.

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