Update:

Thank you to everyone who has supported this fundraiser. I want to provide an update on how the funds have been used to support José.

As stated in the original campaign, the funds were intended to secure stable housing and provide essential support. José was placed in safe, stable housing, and was provided with food, clothing, hygiene supplies, and transportation assistance. Additionally, cash was given upon request . All spending has been carefully tracked, and receipts have been posted publicly for full transparency.

Remaining deposited funds will be given cash to José and he has stated he doesn’t want help with housing or legal aid.

Any portion of the funds not deposited or used will be refunded to donors.

At no point were these funds used for personal gain. Every decision has been made with the best interest of the beneficiary in mind and in collaboration with key donors.

Thank you for your trust and continued support

Update on José

Thanks to your support, Don José is safe in a hotel with free breakfast until July 5.

But we’re still waiting for the GoFundMe payout. Our goal is to get him into stable housing — somewhere with a shower, a fridge, and regular meals for the next few months and stay out of ICE Radar

URGENT HELP NEEDED FOR DON JOSÉ

Our goal is to get him into stable, longer-term housing (he lives in a yardita , covered porch)— somewhere with a shower, a fridge, and consistent access to food. A space where he can rest, eat, and feel safe away from ice.

Don José is a beloved elder in our community who survives by selling handmade bracelets and rosaries on the street. He has faced so much already — including over a year and a half of being homeless.

Now, he’s at risk again.

ICE has been seen in the area. The only reason Don José hasn’t been taken is pure luck. He’s terrified, but still shows up every day trying to survive with dignity.

This is a man who’s fought to stay alive, stay safe, and stay kind through it all. Let’s show up

for him now.

Every single dollar helps. Please share or donate if you can.

Let’s keep Don José housed, safe, and with us.

¡Ayuda Urgente!

Don José necesita nuestra ayuda.

Él se gana la vida vendiendo pulseras y rosarios.

La migra ha estado rondando el área, y si no lo han detenido aún, es pura suerte.

Ayudémoslo a quedarse seguro y en casa.

Don José necesita $300 para el alquiler

Y $20 para su comida Durante Los día

Don José ya estuvo sin hogar por más de un año y medio. No podemos permitir que vuelva a pasar por eso.

Cualquier aporte, por pequeño que sea, hace la diferencia.