Are you open to experiencing friendships that transcend borders? Join us for a weekend as our friends invite us with open hearts and arms into their lives in the impoverished neighborhood of El Florido in Tijuana, Mexico. Together we not only build homes but also share our lives. We grow in understanding of each other's realities as we paint and bless the new home of a family in need, share meals with the community, visit a homeless shelter for migrants, experience a posada, and learn about border issues. Click here for more info about Casa Building.
When: Friday, December 12, 2025 (5:30 pm) to Sunday, December 14, 2025 (6 pm-ish)
Where: San Diego and Tijuana, Mexico
* Carpool available from Orange County to San Diego. Transportation provided to Tijuana, Mexico.
Who: Ages 9+ (minors under 18 must be accompanied by at least one parent)
Cost: $200 (see options below) I $208 (with PayPal fees)
Family discounts are available for 3+ family members ($200/parent, $75/child ages 9-17).
Cost includes transportation, food, supplies, lodging, and building materials.
* A non-refundable $50 deposit is due at time of registration to secure a spot. Deposit will be applied to the total amount of the event. Balance due by 11/12.
** Please input Casa Building in the memo of your payments.
Zelle: Use contact@christusministries.org as the recipient.
Check: Payable to Christus Ministries mailed to: P.O. Box 4525, Culver City, CA 90231
PayPal: Click this link to pay $208 (includes PayPal fees).
Christus Ministries will help anyone who genuinely desires to participate but faces financial hardship. Please contact Truc-Lys @ tnguyen@christusministries.org for scholarship information if cost is a concern.
Registration: Space is limited. Use the button below to register online. Spots are reserved with online registration AND the $50 non-refundable deposit. Please make sure you have a valid passport or are in the process of getting one before registering on the waitlist.
Health & Safety Guidelines: All participants are asked to consent to a liability waiver upon registration & self-screen for symptoms or exposure to COVID (cancel if necessary).
Cancellations: Cancellations prior to 11/12 will receive a refund minus the $50 deposit. For PayPal transactions, a PayPal processing fee will be deducted from the entire refund. After 11/12 no refund is available.
Questions: Feel free to contact Jonathan at casabuilding@christusministries.org. Click here for more info about Casa Building or click the button below for FAQs.