Michael and Cinthya Freeze, along with their three young children, are facing an incredibly difficult time. As Canadians living and working in the United States, they recently traveled to Canada to renew their visa at the US border. What was supposed to be a quick trip turned into a nightmare when they were denied reentry to the US. Now, they have been stranded in Canada for over a month, separated from their home, community, and the lives they built on the Vineyard.

This unexpected situation has left Michael, Cinthya, and their children—Noah (8), Olivia (6), and Luca (3)—without income or access to their basic necessities. They are struggling to cover the costs of housing, food, gas, and mounting legal expenses as they work tirelessly to resolve their visa situation. The family had only planned to be away for a weekend, but now they are facing uncertainty and hardship far from home.

Your support can make a real difference for the Freeze family. Every donation will help provide them with the essentials they need while they fight to return to their lives on the Vineyard. Please consider helping Cinthya, Michael, Noah, Olivia, and Luca during this challenging time. Your kindness and generosity will bring them one step closer to being reunited with their home and community.