Casita Linda means pretty little house. That’s what we build for those living in extreme poverty in the rural communities and marginalized neighborhoods of San Miguel de Allende, located in the mountains about four hours north of Mexico City.
Today, more than 20 million people in Mexico live in extreme poverty. Our families had little that they could call a home before their “Casita Linda” became a reality. Many lived in structures made from scraps of wood, laminae, bricks and stones, and other cast-off materials. Exposure to the elements was a fact of life; no light for the children to do their homework, no safe place to keep their belongings, little real hope of improving their lives in a meaningful way.
While building houses is Casita Linda’s primary focus, our ultimate goal is to “alter the destiny of poverty” for recipient families and to create a dignified, safe and empowering environment that will provide a foundation of hope for families living in extreme poverty. Please join us. Your help with our work will make a huge difference in the lives of families in extreme need.
Our work is made possible thanks to the dedication and talent of a core group of volunteers who contribute their skills and time generously in support of our fulltime, four-person Mexican construction crew.
We urge you to visit our Donor Page to contribute toward the construction of our next Casita Linda. Please remember that there is no such thing as a “small donation”. Every donation helps a family in need!