Her husband sits in ICE detention

She has been living a nightmare since ICE took her husband this February.

Dear Friends,

I write this with a heavy heart in support of my dear friend and colleague, Charlene. A devoted mother of two beautiful children—both under the age of 3- her world was turned upside down recently when ICE unexpectedly detained her husband.

In an instant, she became a single parent trying to navigate emotional heartbreak, legal uncertainty, and financial strain. With no warning and no clear path forward, she’s now left to care for her toddlers alone. She is trying to keep things as normal as possible for her children

as uncertainty and fear loom over their family’s future.

In addition to being a mom, Charlene is an elementary school teacher. Despite working a full time job in this economy, her household income is suffering drastically because it went from being a 2-income home to a 1-income home overnight. The bills are starting to pile up. The cost of groceries, diapers, childcare—all the basic necessities of life—are adding to this family’s daily stress and sadness.

Charlene, a devout Christian who lives her beliefs with daily, gentle kindness, was initially drawn to her husband because of his faith. They are relying on their faith now.

This GoFundMe is to help cover:

Utility bills

Basic living expenses like food, diapers, and baby essentials

Childcare costs

Transportation

Unforeseen costs that may arise during this crisis

Any amount helps. Truly. Whether it’s $5, $50, or even just sharing this with your friends—it

means the world.

Let’s come together and lift this family up in their time of need. She’s not just a mom doing her

best—she’s a fighter who refuses to give up hope.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.