Over a million school meals brought joy to children
Thousands of families received groceries at home
Children once blind now read and thrive
People addicted to substances recovered
Abused and trafficked children found safety
The elderly and homeless found shelter and dignity
Who We Are
We are a nonprofit 501(c) (3), helping the poor in the colonias on the US border. Providing food, shelter, clothing, medical care, while walking the streets of the colonias.
We Care About You
Because we are all unpaid volunteers, your support is spent helping those in need and not spent on salaries, office buildings, etc. We are careful stewards of your donations.
We never sell or rent your information.
Inspected and Recognized
Global Giving inspected and certified our records and on-site activities. Working directly with local health care professionals, charities, schools, and businesses resulted in numerous awards from the local and state governments and schools throughout the colonias. Numerous US and Mexican media outlets have reported about Paper Houses and documented our operations with on-site reporting! Hundreds of people from all parts of America have walked the streets with us on countless mission trips.
Mission Statements and Goals
Improve the quality of life for American families and for the impoverished families living in the colonias by working cooperatively with the families and institutions in the colonias.
What We Do Every Month
We help where help is needed most.
Not every problem fits neatly into a category. That’s why we don’t limit our work to specific programs—we walk the streets, listen, and respond to real needs as they arise.
When a young boy suddenly lost his sight, his mother didn’t just need access to a class for the blind. She needed groceries, electricity, essentials for her son, and a job. We stepped in to provide what mattered most—and today, she’s working and rebuilding her life.
When we found an elderly woman with intellectual disabilities lying sick on the dirt floor of her shack—ill from drinking polluted water—we helped get her medical care and arranged regular deliveries of clean water and food.
These are just two examples. Every situation is unique. Every response is personal.
