My name is Jesse, and I am reaching out for help for myself and my five children after a devastating turn of events. On Monday, my husband was detained by ICE during his lunch break at work. He came to the United States when he was just 14 years old, determined to build a better life. We have been married for eight years, and he has always been our family’s sole provider, working tirelessly to support us. Now, with him gone, our world has been turned upside down.

He has signed voluntary deportation and is leaving any night any moment . We are following him in January. The officers took the money he had on him, i cannot work because I need to care for our young children, including my son who is autistic and not yet old enough for school, and my one-year-old daughter. My kids and I are alone here in Austin, trying to get by day by day. This has been a traumatic experience for all of us, and my children are heartbroken without their father.

I have never asked for help before, but right now, I have no other option. My husband is not allowed to stay, my children and I will have to leave the country to be with him. I am committed to standing by his side, no matter what. All I am asking for is help to start our life over in a new country. Anyone who donates, I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart. My husband has worked every day of his life to provide for us, and any support you can give will go directly to our new life in Mexico… thank you all for helping us get through this incredibly difficult time.. I’m still in utter shock. Thank you so much for your help and prayers ❤️