Help Gabby & LuLu After ICE Detains Mom

PLEASE HELP!

Our two amazing stellar-star students, Gabby and Luana (LuLu), have experienced a nightmare and tragedy this week, and unfortunately, their life was forever changed on June 19, 2025.

Gabby and LuLu have been active leaders here at Homies Unidos for the past few years. They were instrumental in the successful turnout and execution of our 9th Annual Central American Youth Leadership Conference this past month. Gabby and Luana are proven devoted leaders, mentors, and integral to their community’s flourishment.

Gabby and Luana just graduated from High School this past week. They are proven community leaders. First-generation high school graduates and college-bound students. This week should be filled with celebrations, festivities, and family moments, but on June 19, Gabby and LuLu’s mother, Ana Franco Galdamez, was taken captive by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) while she fulfilled her daily employment duties at Home Depot (Hollywood Location). The children are in shock, terror, and heartbroken.

The story of Gabby and Luana’s mother, Ana, is not uncommon. The family is from El Salvador. They escaped imminent danger and violence in their country and came here to the United States. Gabby and LuLu’s older brother, Edwin Rafael, was recently murdered in El Salvador. Still grappling with grief and loss, their mother Ana is now in federal detention facing deportation.

Please help!

Your contributions will help with:

Any and all aid is appreciated and needed.

We understand that everyone’s financial pressure is high right now- but Gabby and Luana need our help as a community. Thank you in advance!