Impact Stories
CategoryShe Looked Me in the Eye
I first met Maria nearly four years ago, as we began construction on her family’s new house.
Along with her husband and children…more ⟶
Martina’s Story
If someone asked me to describe Martina in two words, I would say resilience and generosity.
Martina is one of the first people …more ⟶
Building Dreams
I like to say that at 1MISSION we don’t just build houses—we build dreams.
I’ve been thinking about that recently, as we have ju…more ⟶
Give Opportunities to People Like Socorro
All this month, we’re inviting you to invest in community development.
That’s because community development is at the heart of o…more ⟶
House #1000!
Check out our new video from the house dedication for the Hernández Flores family in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico.
As house #1000 in 1…more ⟶
Something to celebrate
You may know that families earning a house through 1MISSION serve at least 400 hours in a variety of community development programs…more ⟶
Benita Aguilar, In Her Own Words
Last week, we introduced you to Margarita and Benita, two sisters who are dedicated to keeping ancient weaving traditions alive, wh…more ⟶
Weaving The Past Into The Future
It all started in Oaxaca.
Margarita Aguilar was taught the ancient weaving techniques of her Triqui ancestors as a child in sout…more ⟶
Dreams To Believe In
This month, we’re inviting you to invest in dreams.
In our new short film, you got to know some hopeful and determined kids who …more ⟶
María’s Dream
Everyone dreams.
But the places where we live shape us. They change how we see the world — our idea of what’s possible and where…more ⟶