Our end of year 2025 fundraiser finished above our goal of $20,000! Thank you all for championing this dream, giving us the ability to launch our own nonprofit (Sal y Roca) and invest in our leadership crew in 2026. It’s humbling and exciting to see all the pieces coming together. To celebrate the launch of … More Sal y Roca : A New Chapter

A Sal y Roca Christmas Update As the holidays are upon us, we wanted to share a glimpse into what this year has looked like in our little Baja corner of the world. Grab a warm drink, cozy up, and enjoy a snapshot of life with Dustin, Jess, and the Aleph Baja (soon to be … More Life, Sharks, and Big Dreams

Help us raise $20,000 by Christmas to invest in local leadership and sustainability!– Give a personal donation– Create a team with a $ goal and share with your community Campaign Page(Zeffy is a platform that offers its services free to non-profits but when you go to check out it asks for a tip. Feel free … More Local Leaders and Sustainability

Dear Friends,This spring has been full of meaningful growth, big steps forward, and moments worth celebrating — thanks to your continued support. In April, we were officially accepted by Hello Light, (a network of creatives amplifying the work of the ‘underdog’ nonprofits for free). In 2026 we’ll be rolling out with a new website and … More Breaking Ground

Our mentors like to remind us “it’s a marathon, not a sprint.” The metaphor pairs well with an African proverb, “If you want to go fast go alone; If you want to go far go together.” Working toward deep and lasting change in lives and communities is not a short term project. Change is often … More Waves of Change

As the year comes to a close and the festive season fills our hearts with gratitude, we want to extend our deepest thanks to all our champions. Your kindness and support have been a true reflection of God’s love, making an incredible impact on the lives of the young people we serve. This year, your … More Feliz Navidad

Hey amigos! Sorry it’s been so long between updates. May – September is our busiest season peaking with summer swim lessons and surf programs almost every other day! This year we definitely expanded programmatically but so has our personal capacity, which is exciting to reflect on. November will mark 4 years since making the move … More Summer Groove

The above quote comes from Nouwen’s reflections on hospitality, however as I think about the past three years with Aleph Baja, these words speak profoundly to our experience. Plans, projects, and ideas are important; they give shape and structure to the work. But our efforts are meaningful in touching lives only insofar as we are … More Creating Space

This November marked the passing of three years since Jess and I moved to Baja. The time has flown by. Though most days it still feels like we are just getting started, sometimes we catch a glimpse of how far God has already brought us since the first year. I’m learning more and more how … More Milestones

A big highlight this spring was getting to run our first overnight camping & rock climbing trip with youth in the Sierra Juarez high desert (about 3 hours drive from La Misión). Unfortunately, a few of the youth dropped out last minute, but we still had an epic time with the boys that went, along … More Of Dudes and Donkeys