A new beginning

Hello Family, Friends and Supporters I’ve created this go fund me account as I have had many supporters reach out to me asking me to create one. As many of you know my name is Evaristo Salas JR. I was recently exonerated on August 17th, 2023 after being in prison 27 years for a crime I didn't commit. I’m very grateful that I was finally released. Although I had always hoped for freedom to come and did my best to prepare for this day, there is only so much that can be learned while sitting behind a steel fence and reading books.

As most of you already know, the cost of living has hit skyrocketed and even those who have good jobs struggle to make ends meet.

Unfortunately for me I lack even the most basic understanding of the world around me, this places me at a serious disadvantage when it comes to the most basic and common aspect of society.

I have confidence that given enough time, I will be able to overcome these obstacle, but that confidence will not provide me with the funds I need to pay for the daily transportation cost that I am acquiring, or the cost of obtaining the documents that are essential for functioning in society, such as a ID card, a social security card, and driving license. A learners permit, drivers ed. Establishing a bank account etc. etc. and this situation has been made worse by the fact that I was incarcerated at such a young age, meaning on paper I essentially didn’t exist. These issues would be nearly insurmountable for me had it not been for the help and love of my family, friends and supporters.

If anyone has any questions you would like to ask feel free to post them on here & in a few days I can answer them for you. I appreciate any help I can get and look forward to sharing my progress with you all. Thank you to everyone that has been supporting me and praying for me I truly appreciate it all.

-Evaristo Salas JR