Spring is here in Minnesota and the ice is melting both literally and figuratively. We are seeing fewer ICE agents in the streets terrorizing our communities, and in many aspects we're returning to a normalcy not felt since before Thanksgiving of 2025. That said, there's a long road ahead and many more battles to fight in the name of dignity, care, and respect for our immigrant neighbors and friends.

Gabriela and her two young children are living here in Minneapolis and have been seeking asylum since they arrived. Despite working hard to support her family and save the funds necessary to secure legal counsel to help with their case, it is an extremely expensive process. The costs are insurmountable for most families, so we are asking for your help. 100% of funds raised will support Gabriela's legal costs.

Here's Gabriela. *English translation follows*

Hola,

Soy Gabriela, orgullosa mamá de dos hermosas niñas. Hemos pasado unos duros meses de angustia con la creciente situación de migración en las calles, y en mi hogar soy el sustento para mis dos pequeñas hijas y yo. Son muchas las familias que viven nuestra misma situación y la verdad que con el corazón en la mano quiero llegar a sus corazones solidarios para que puedan colaborar con apoyo económico para poder pagar la abogada y que nuestra solicitud de asilo pueda ser de beneficio para mis hijas y yo. Agradecemos su granito de arena y que sea Dios quien bendiga a cada dador alegre.

Respetuosamente agradecemos su apoyo y que sea Dios bendiciendo y multiplicando a cada uno de uds el apoyo brindado.

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Hello,

I'm Gabriela, proud mother of two beautiful girls. We have spent a few hard months anxiously living through the situation of ICE in the streets, and in my home I am the provider for my two little daughters and me. There are many families living the same situation as us, and the truth is, that with my heart in my hand, I hope to touch the kindness of your hearts so that you might contribute financial support so we can pay a lawyer to represent us in our asylum application. No act of kindness is too small and may God bless every cheerful giver.

We respectfully thank you for your support and may God's blessings multiply for all of you who have so kindly supported us.

Let us continue to leverage our collective care to support Gabriela and her family as they navigate the road towards asylum. Thank you for considering.