Stand with Petter and His Son

Hi everyone,

I’m reaching out on behalf of Petter, a devoted father, community member, and friend who urgently needs our help. Petter is currently facing a legal situation that could separate him from his young son here in the United States, a child who needs his father home, safe, and able to provide.

Petter came to the U.S. seeking a better life for himself and his son, full of hope for the future. He arrived with valid paperwork and has been following the legal process to establish permanent residency. His dream is to attend university and continue building a stable foundation for his family. However, that dream is now at risk as he awaits the finalization of his residency status.

Petter has been detained since May 13th and all he wants is to come home to his son.

Before coming to the U.S., Petter served honorably as a police officer in Cape Verde for over 10 years. Since arriving here, he’s become an active, beloved part of his community. He regularly attends church, participates in English classes to improve his fluency (he speaks seven languages, including English), and is always the first to lend a hand when someone is in need.

Petter is the kind of person everyone counts on because he is generous, kind, and always ready to help. Whether it’s helping a person in need, bringing joy to others with his infectious energy and kind heart, or supporting friends through difficult times, he always shows up. Every time.

But right now, he needs us.

We are trying to raise $5,000 to cover the cost of legal representation so Petter can stay with his son and continue building the life he’s worked so hard for. He deserves a fair process and a chance to be heard, and for that, he needs a lawyer who will fight for him.

If you’re able to contribute, please know that every dollar helps bring a father closer to his son and supports a good man who has given so much to others. If you can’t donate right now, sharing this campaign would mean the world.

Let’s come together to support a good man, a loving father, and a dedicated member of our community. Let’s help bring Petter home.

With gratitude,

Jasenia Garcia