House Build

Pilgrimage to the Border (April 2023) – House Build

“It was so amazing for our family to have what we desired and thank you to Casas de Luz, our dream was made into a reality. We are so happy in our new home!”
— Cristal G

“It was a beautiful experience watching people who build a home for others without even knowing them. It was beautiful to see that they were helping us have somewhere to live and spend time as a family in our own home.”
— Adela C

In partnership with Casas de Luz & UU Refugee & Immigrant Services and Education (UURISE), we are excited to offer a new in-person immersion experience for UUs and UU-aligned individuals interested in engaging with the realities of immigration at the California border.

During our visit we will be working together to make real impact for one family in an emerging community just south of our California Border in Tijuana.

Orientation and Information Gathering (click here to learn more)

General Information

We will caravan from San Diego to Tijuana on Thursday afternoon to setup our accommodations. We will be staying at Casa Hogar La Gloria, a local orphanage, where we will be provided dinner and breakfast each day. From Casa Hogar La Gloria, we will make our way back and forth from the home build site and Border Church at Friendship Park.

* Each participant will be asked to bring their bedding (sleeping back, pillow) and other personal sundries.