Veronica, a mother of five in Troy, NY, is facing every parent’s worst nightmare—the forced separation of her family.

On August 13th, her husband Jose was taken by federal agents on his way to work. He was first detained in Buffalo, where the Department of Homeland Security recently reported excessive force by guards, poor medical care, and inhumane conditions. Without warning, Jose was later moved across the country—making it impossible for Veronica and their children to see him.

Jose is the family’s sole provider. Their youngest child, only 5 months old, is waiting for an urgent organ transplant. The loss of Jose’s income has left the family on the edge, struggling to cover even their rent while carrying the heavy emotional toll of separation.

We are raising funds to secure stable housing for Veronica and her children for the next year. Any additional support will go toward legal fees to fight for Jose’s return.

Veronica’s strength is unwavering, but she cannot do this alone. Together, we can ensure her children have a safe home and give this family a fighting chance to be reunited.

Watch the video of Veronica telling her story here.

Let’s show up for Veronica’s family—and for all our neighbors fighting to stay together.

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The Capital Region Sanctuary Coalition (CRSC) supports families impacted by ICE in Troy and the greater Capital Region. To donate to the CRSC fund and support more local families like Veronica's, send Venmo payments to @CRSC-MUTUALAID or mail checks to Capital District Border Watch, at 13 Chapman Drive, Albany, NY 12203 (write "CRSC" in the memo). The funds raised are used to meet our neighbors' immediate needs, including groceries, rent, transportation, and more.

Lastly, please follow CRSC on Instagram (@518crsc) and Facebook (Capital Region Sanctuary Coalition) to stay up to date on events, fundraising goals, and ICE activity in the area.