Support Lazaro’s Family as they Fight to Bring Dad Home

(Español abajo) On Sunday morning, Lazaro left home to get his 6-year-old daughter a special breakfast. On his short walk to McDonald’s, ICE agents picked him up as part of a larger operation – taken away simply for walking in his own neighborhood to bring food to his family. That night, his little girl cried herself to sleep, heartbroken and confused about why her daddy never came home.

Lazaro holds a valid work permit and has spent years working for a construction company, literally helping to build and maintain the federal buildings that serve our nation’s capital. He is not just a hard worker – he is a neighbor, a husband, and a devoted father. He and his wife have built their life here while raising three children – ages 20, 16, and 6 – who now face an unimaginable loss. His older children are shouldering a heavy emotional load – far more than any young person should – while they search for legal help and try to navigate the complicated immigration detention system.

Your generosity can make a real difference. Your support will help them keep a roof over their heads, food on the table, and a sense of hope alive while they fight every day to bring Lazaro home. Please, if you’re able, give what you can – every contribution matters.

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Español: El domingo por la mañana, Lázaro salió de su casa para comprarle un desayuno especial a su hija de 6 años. En su corto camino a McDonald’s, agentes de ICE lo detuvieron como parte de una operación más grande. Se lo llevaron simplemente por caminar en su propio vecindario para llevarle comida a su familia. Esa noche, su hija se quedó dormida llorando, con el corazón roto y confundida al no saber por qué su papá no regresó a casa.

Lázaro tiene un permiso de trabajo válido y ha pasado años trabajando para una compañía de construcción, literalmente ayudando a construir y mantener los edificios federales que sirven a la capital de nuestra nación. No es solo un trabajador dedicado, es un vecino, un esposo y un padre devoto. Él y su esposa han construido su vida aquí, criando a tres hijos – de 20, 16 y 6 años – que ahora enfrentan una pérdida inimaginable. Sus hijos mayores están llevando una carga emocional enorme – mucho más de lo que cualquier joven debería – mientras buscan ayuda legal e intentan navegar el complicado sistema de detención de inmigración.

Su generosidad puede hacer una verdadera diferencia. Su apoyo ayudará a que esta familia mantenga un techo sobre sus cabezas, comida en la mesa y viva con la esperanza de volver a reunirse con Lázaro. Por favor, si puede, dé lo que le sea posible – cada contribución cuenta.

***The Prince George's County Immigrant Rights Collective (PGIRC) hosts Know Your Rights canvasses & trainings, and shares resources to protect immigrants impacted by ICE. We have found these impacted immigrant families through networking and organizing in our community around mutual aid and safety. All funds go directly from you to GoFundMe to impacted family members’ bank. It is often needed for legal services to free their loved ones, but it is also critical to ensure they can afford rent, food, medicine, transportation and other basic needs with the loss of income and the grief they are going through.***