Your overwhelming generosity helped to bring the families back together. Now they are facing new court dates to determine if they can stay in the country or be deported! The situation is still dire. Both families are in need financially as one dad has not been able to return to work because of the trauma of being detained and the other was just able to return to work, but with attorney fees they are having trouble with paying rent. Thank you again for all your support, the families are SO grateful for your kindness and compassion. Anything helps!!

Original gofundme below.

Hello, my name is Tricia, and I'm starting this GoFundMe to support two families in Carpinteria, CA, who are facing an unimaginable crisis. Both families had their husbands and fathers suddenly taken by ICE, leaving them heartbroken and struggling to stay afloat.

All funds raised will go directly to these families to help cover essential needs, such as rent, groceries, legal fees, and other urgent expenses, as they navigate this traumatic situation.

These are hardworking, kind families with young children who are now trying to cope with the pain of separation and uncertainty. One father was taken in broad daylight from a grocery store parking lot. The ICE agents refused to provide identification or badge numbers. There was no warning, no explanation, just a devastating loss.

Our school and local community are in shock and mourning. These men are not criminals; they are beloved fathers, husbands, and neighbors.

If you feel moved to help, any donation, no matter the size, will make a meaningful difference. Thank you for standing with these families in their time of need.