
Earlier this week a video went viral were countless times we have seen helpless street vendors getting assaulted. Santiago, is a senior vendor from Mexico that works out in the hot South Los Angeles sun and has already tried to get mugged for the few dollars he has. Santiago passes everyday through my mother’s house in attempt to help feed him and his wife but struggles to push his cart. He has arthritis and doesn’t sell the ice cream for more than $1.50, since he can only count by that factor. Allowing multiple people to take advantage of him without his knowledge. My mother gives him some food and a bottle of water everyday he passes by, he has mentioned to her that sometimes he doesn’t eat throughout the day. She buys everyday in an attempt to help him and his family but can only do so much.
We're fundraising this money for Santiago so that he's able to provide for his family, and help him stay safe during this COVID-19 pandemic by not going out and risking his health. We don’t want him to end up like the many other street vendors we have seen on the news. You can help by simply spreading awareness (sharing the fundraiser) or (donating) directly to this GoFundMe page where 100% of the proceeds will go to supporting Santiago and his family. Let’s help this older gentlemen get off the streets.