Carlos and Iker Need Help After Celina's Abduction by ICE

Celina came to the U.S. two years ago with her partner, Carlos, and their now 4-year-old son Iker Javier, hoping to build a better life. She worked hard selling tacos on the streets of Ladera Heights in Los Angeles, doing what she could to support her family.

But on Monday, everything changed. While working outside Home Depot, Celina was suddenly attacked by several masked men who forced her into a car and drove off. She is now in an ICE detention center away from her family.

Carlos, a day laborer is now left alone, caring for their young son, who keeps asking when his mamá will come home. Celina is a mother, a partner, and a beloved member of her community. She deserves to be safe.

Her family urgently needs our support. They are navigating this nightmare and will need legal help, and stability. We are raising funds to assist Carlos and his son as they try to hold their lives together.

Dear family friend, Andrea Aguilar, will be handling funds for the family and distributing the donations via cash.

Please donate, share her story, and stand with this family. No one should vanish without a trace while trying to do their work. Let’s show Celina’s family they are not alone.