For over ten years God has worked through Proyecto Abrigo to make a difference in thousands of lives in Juarez, Mexico and throughout the US.

Proyecto Abrigo was founded in 1996 by Jose Luis Portillo in Tierra Nueva, Mexico. Since then, thousands of team members have built houses for hundreds of families in the poorer communities outside of Juarez, Mexico.

The houses, built of cinderblock, measure 12’ by 24’ and have a cement floor. Each team is aided by “maestros,� who show the team how to mix the mortar and cement and lay the blocks. The family, when able, often helps the team with the building of their new home. At the end of the week, the team and family participate in a house dedication. Trips usually end with a trip to the market and dinner at a local restaurant.