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Legumes for Lent (legumes = frijoles = beans)
During the Holy Season of Lent, we are called to give alms – to make sacrifices for the good of others, especially the poor. Padre Gil Gentile, S.J. has a beautiful way to give alms and support the Casa de los Pobres. Since beans are such a staple in the lives of the people who…
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Fiesta! Festa! Please join us to celebrate the Casa!
Please join us on October 24 for mass and a dinner of Father Gil Gentiles’ famous meatballs, with music and fellowship! NO cost, just bring your enthusiasm for the work of the Casa de los Pobres! This is a celebration of 66 years of the Casa, founded on September 8, 1957, and 81 years of…
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“Loving God with all your heart and your neighbor as yourself is worth more than sacrifices.”
Mark 12:33 Rosario S. writes: “These humble letters are to thank you from my heart as I am grateful to you for all the help you give us. I’m 70 years old, I live alone, my only income is from selling cigars in the streets. May God bless and protect you.” From Bertha G.: “I…
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Jesus is the Face of the Poor
“To all the persons that make possible that many of us have a plate of food. I live with my husband who injured his back from a fall 2 years ago. I suffer diabetes. I need to work, so I make flour tortillas to sell so I can earn to pay rent, water, and electricity.…
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“Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.” Matthew 5:7
Every day, the Casa helps so many in desperate need, like Maria Teresa S . . . “I am 71 years old, widow, suffer heart deficiency, live in one room rented in a very poor zone, without the basic public services, and pay $1,200 pesos (about $63 U.S.) monthly.”
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“Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.” – Proverbs 22:9
The people would like to let you know how much this helps means to them. Julieta A. writes . . . “I am very grateful for the great help you have given to me. I live with my son who has autism. Despite this, he tries to help me in ways he can such as…
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“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2
“Today I want to thank all the people who have contributed in a significant way to my studies. I’m infinitely grateful for the help provided by all the members of Casa de los Pobres and those external people who also collaborate with financial and material support. This financial support that is provided has been destined…
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“Let all that you do be done in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:14
Thank you for continuing to support the Casa in these difficult financial times. Along with the food, clothing, and services provided to the poor and destitute of Tijuana, the Casa has been helping deserving students through scholarships. These students would not be able to attend school without this financial aid, and they are very grateful…
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“If you pour yourself out for the hungry . . . then shall your light rise in the darkness.” Isaiah 58-10
Margarita V writes, “Hola, my name is Margarita V. I have 3 children. Gilberto works in a grain store, Ramiro attends high school, and Roxana is in secondary school. I do not have a stable work because I do not have much studies, I only finished elementary school. I take care of 2 children two or…
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“The King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’.”Matthew 25:40
“Hello, my name is Teresa. I live with my husband and 5 grandchildren, and I take care of them. I write this letter mainly and first of all, to thank God for the existence of this community, Casa de los Pobres. It’s where people receive help, people get food, groceries, and medical care. I also…
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Casa de Los Pobres USA
P.O Box 9596
San Diego, CA 92169
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