My name is Maria Sierra, and my husband is a soldier, a teacher, and a small business owner. He has dedicated his life to serving others, whether in uniform, in the classroom, or helping customers in our community. We’ve built our business together with hard work and sacrifice.

But now, our lives have been turned upside down. My husband is fighting to clear his name in a legal battle connected to someone with a long criminal history — including violence against him in the past — and whose legal right to be in this country has long been in question. Since that person’s death, I have been targeted and harassed by people connected to him. One even came to our business to intimidate me face-to-face.

I’ve kept our business running through court dates and endless stress. I’ve faced strangers’ stares, constant anxiety, and the daily fear that this nightmare will never end. The legal costs are overwhelming, and the harassment continues.

Your support will help us:

Cover urgent legal expenses so my husband can defend himself.

Keep our small business alive during this crisis.

Protect our home and our safety from further harassment.

We’ve always been the people who step up to help others. Now, we’re the ones who need help. Even the smallest donation will make a difference. If you can’t give, please share our story so others might stand with us.

Thank you for helping us survive this storm and protect what we’ve worked so hard to build.