Impact Stories
CategoryThe Inspiring Story We All Need Right Now
Bikes Fight Poverty is not for the faint of heart.
Two days, two countries, over 200 miles through the Sonoran desert. Not to me…more ⟶
A Better Future, Whatever It Takes
No one plans to be a single mother.
Dora Elena Chaparro Quintero certainly didn’t. Four years ago, just weeks after the birth of…more ⟶
Service, Salsa, and… Squats?
Each year, we mobilize thousands of people to Mexico through build trips. Working alongside local families and our construction sta…more ⟶
“A huge step forward.”
For a family struggling to get by, basic shelter can make all the difference.
Having a solid roof overhead protects families fro…more ⟶
What does home mean to you? [VIDEO]
Home is where we should feel safe. Where we should feel loved. Where we should be encouraged to dream.
This Christmas, will you …more ⟶
Give kids like Diana an opportunity to dream! 🏡 [VIDEO]
For kids like Diana, a new house changes everything.
A safe, secure house keeps families safe. But it also gives children an opp…more ⟶
We all need inspiration. So, who inspires you?
This spring, we shared a post with reflections from a few 1MISSION team members about what – or who – inspires them in their work t…more ⟶
Earning by learning
If you haven’t finished school, your opportunities are limited – no matter where you live.
In Mexico, while most young children …more ⟶
Growing carrots, cilantro, and community
If you could plant a garden anywhere in the world, the barrios of Puerto Peñasco probably wouldn’t be your first choice.
For sta…more ⟶
Sewing threads of opportunity
Susana has always loved sewing. A skilled seamstress, she has a knack for creating beautiful clothing and accessories. Now she’s te…more ⟶