Caballero Family Fund
Donation protected
Many of you know and love the Caballero family. Over the years, they have touched you and the Castro/Mistral community with generosity and kindness.
I have been lucky enough to have had their children as my students and have always been amazed by their strong work ethic and compassion for members of our community. They truly embody the American dream of hard work, dedication and striving for a better life.
On Friday, July 29th Romualdo Caballero, husband and father, fell from a tree while working. He suffered major injuries that required surgery on his elbow, and included a fractured skull, as well as other minor injuries. Thankfully, he was rushed to Stanford Hospital, and after two days in the ICU, is slowly making a recovery.
This was an extremely terrifying incident for the whole family, and has been made more difficult by the immediate need to cover the costs of rent and food for the family while Romualdo is unable to work. I am collecting money on their behalf to help them access the donations easily, and make this time as unstressful as possible. Every single penny is given directly to the Caballero family.
The money collected will be used to pay rent as far forward as possible, and to purchase groceries in order for the Caballeros to focus on Romualdo's health, and so the children can focus on school. Paula is currently their only source of income, and she will not be able to afford the rent on her salary alone. It is critical for them to stay here in Mountain View, surrounded by their extended family and community support network. Not being able to pay rent would force them away from the very people that they need most right now.
Ever since I have known the Caballeros, they have tirelessly given their time and effort to the Castro/Mistral community by volunteering on top of long work hours and supporting their children's studies. The Caballero children have worked diligently to be great students and pursue their dreams, knowing how much their parents have sacrificed to give them this opportunity for the American dream. It is so important that their children continue their studies among classmates and teachers who also know them well and can support them.
This is a family that has been at the heart and soul of the Castro/Mistral community for so long. They have worked so hard and sacrificed so much. It would be wonderful to be able to give them the much deserved love and support they need during this trying time and return some of the many blessings they have bestowed on all of us who have been lucky enough to know them.
I have been lucky enough to have had their children as my students and have always been amazed by their strong work ethic and compassion for members of our community. They truly embody the American dream of hard work, dedication and striving for a better life.
On Friday, July 29th Romualdo Caballero, husband and father, fell from a tree while working. He suffered major injuries that required surgery on his elbow, and included a fractured skull, as well as other minor injuries. Thankfully, he was rushed to Stanford Hospital, and after two days in the ICU, is slowly making a recovery.
This was an extremely terrifying incident for the whole family, and has been made more difficult by the immediate need to cover the costs of rent and food for the family while Romualdo is unable to work. I am collecting money on their behalf to help them access the donations easily, and make this time as unstressful as possible. Every single penny is given directly to the Caballero family.
The money collected will be used to pay rent as far forward as possible, and to purchase groceries in order for the Caballeros to focus on Romualdo's health, and so the children can focus on school. Paula is currently their only source of income, and she will not be able to afford the rent on her salary alone. It is critical for them to stay here in Mountain View, surrounded by their extended family and community support network. Not being able to pay rent would force them away from the very people that they need most right now.
Ever since I have known the Caballeros, they have tirelessly given their time and effort to the Castro/Mistral community by volunteering on top of long work hours and supporting their children's studies. The Caballero children have worked diligently to be great students and pursue their dreams, knowing how much their parents have sacrificed to give them this opportunity for the American dream. It is so important that their children continue their studies among classmates and teachers who also know them well and can support them.
This is a family that has been at the heart and soul of the Castro/Mistral community for so long. They have worked so hard and sacrificed so much. It would be wonderful to be able to give them the much deserved love and support they need during this trying time and return some of the many blessings they have bestowed on all of us who have been lucky enough to know them.
Organizer
Nerissa Van Tuyl
Organizer
Palo Alto, CA