Our Story
One Life is a non-denominational faith-based organization that seeks to unify, equip, and support local pastors and leaders in bringing dignity and hope to the forgotten people within Baja California, Mexico through a variety of holistic support services and community resources.
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Our Beginnings
Most foreign aid to the Baja Peninsula doesn’t reach the San Quintin Valley, creating what many refer to as a “forgotten zone” that stretches south to La Paz. Our story begins in the early 1990s, when a passion for outdoor adventure and missions led to the formation of a company focused on facilitating trips to Baja. While that work impacted many lives, we began to sense a deeper calling—to go beyond what we were doing and invest more directly in the people and communities of this region.
In 2007, the vision to support the existing efforts of local indigenous organizations in the San Quintin Valley began to take shape. Two years later, in 2009, the Los Olivos campground was purchased, planting the roots of One Life One Chance in the heart of the valley. Today, this campground serves not only as our Mexican headquarters but also as a recreational park and a vital gathering place for the surrounding community.
Today
One Life believes in establishing long-term, interdenominational relationships with the local community and its leaders.
One Life continues to serve the people of the San Quintin Valley by building long-term trust, encouraging and supporting children’s education, supporting and mentoring local leaders, facilitating healthy opportunities for community fellowship and unity, and helping meet basic human needs such as housing, food, and hygiene as well as emotional and spiritual support.
ONE LIFE (UNA VIDA) TEAM
Mexico Team (San Quintin)
Manuel began serving with One Life in 2018. As Executive Director of the organization in Mexico, he provides leadership to the ministry and Los Olivos park staff teams. He manages the everyday affairs of the ministry and is a key connection point between our Mexican and Canadian staff. Manuel is married to Anarely and they have three children: Saith, Christopher, and Nicole.
Manuel de Jesus Morales
Hipolito "Poly" Ramirez and his family were blessed by One Life with the construction of a home in 2019. He then joined the One Life team in September 2021. Poly works closely with the local pastors to determine where and how One Life can support the community, helps lead house builds, and assists in coordinating community and pastoral events at Los Olivos.
Hipolito Ramirez Nazario
Antonio joined the Los Olivos staff team in 2021. He is responsible for ensuring smooth and proper functioning and maintenance of the park grounds. He also assists with house builds.
Antonio Rivera
Flor has been part of the team at Los Olivos for several years. She runs the gatehouse and store at the entrance to the park. She also takes care of cleaning all the buildings on-site, making sure they are ready for those who use the park.
Florinda Mendez
Canada Team (Chilliwack)
Brenda is a co-founder, a board member, and the Finance Director of One Life. She has a lifetime of experience working with One Life One Chance. When she's not working, she enjoys hiking, biking, and spending time with her grandkids.
Brenda Wall
With a background in full-time church ministry and experience in elementary and middle school education in Alberta, Jennifer moved to Chilliwack in 2021 to be closer to family and explore new opportunities. Recently, she's been embracing her role at One Life, where she's thrilled about the growth and development happening both personally and within the ministry. Her family life is as dynamic as her professional one—her outdoorsy husband and two children have a deep love for sports and the arts. In her free time, she finds joy in tending her garden and chickens, exploring the outdoors with friends and family, and baking.
Jennifer Yee
Coralie came to One Life with 5 years’ administrative experience and is excited to use her God-given gifts to both be a blessing and be blessed by this ministry. When she’s not serving at One Life, Coralie enjoys singing, cooking, songwriting, watching detective shows, and spending time with her husband and two kids.
Coralie Dowedoff
Cassandra has years of bookkeeping experience and is very pleased to be working at One Life Ministries. It has always been her desire to serve the Lord with the gifts He has given.
Cassandra Hall
Board
of Directors
Randy Stark
President & Chair
Tony Rahnborn
Vice President
Brenda Wall
One Life Co-founder, Director of Finance
Ana Adamik
Chris Climie
Jeremy Tinsley
