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Miss Grace*, our Fairfax County neighbor, is facing an incredibly painful and uncertain time. In February 2026, her husband Eduardo* was racially profiled on his way to a construction job, detained, and has been set to be deported as of the first week of April 2026. In the middle of this crisis, Grace has been left to care for their children on her own while also working hard to survive and keep their household together - a daily struggle filled with fear, stress, and uncertainty. Grace* is doing everything she can to provide for her children plus cover legal costs, but the situation has become overwhelming. She has been working hard to pay rent, keep food on the table, clothe the kids, and care for her 1-year-old baby, who still needs diapers and formula. These basic needs add up quickly, and with her husband gone, the financial and emotional burden has fallen on her shoulders, using up her savings and available credit. As neighbors and community members, we need to let Grace know she is not alone. This fundraiser is meant to help her family stay afloat during this difficult time and give them some breathing room while they fight for justice and stay hopeful. Any support, whether through a donation or by sharing this fundraiser, will help this sweet, caring family to stay cared for and survive.

Mr. N is a longtime Fairfax Co. neighbor. Due to his current situation, he’s unable to find stable employment and is struggling to cover rent and basic living expenses. We know that a little support from our community can make a world of difference for Mr. N and other migrant neighbors in his situation. The funds raised here will go directly toward helping pay rent and cover essential living costs, giving him some much-needed stability and peace of mind as he takes the next steps toward his future. If you’re able to help, even in a small way, it would mean so much to him. Thank you for considering a donation and for showing that our community cares!

Pablo* is a devoted father whose life has been focused around providing for his daughter. Every long day of labor was for her, as he provides to make sure is safe, cared for, and can get to school safely. Two months ago, everything changed. Pablo was detained in a work vehicle on his way to work in Fairfax County, VA, abruptly losing his income and freedom. Now, he faces legal expenses as he fights for the chance to reunite with his daughter in their home country of Guatemala as soon as possible. His detention didn’t just impact the financial stability of his family — they haven't been able to speak to each other, even by phone, for weeks. His daughter is in Guatemala, wishing to see and hear from her dad again soon. This GoFundMe is about protecting her well-being now and helping Pablo rebuild his life once reunification is possible. Funds raised will help cover: -Immediate clothing, food, and basic needs for Pablo’s daughter -School and daily living expenses while her father is detained -Legal fees tied to Pablo’s fight for reunification -Support for resettling Pablo once he is released or returned And, if possible, helping to still celebrate his daughter’s quinceañera — a moment Pablo dreams of from inside detention, even if he is not released in time to be with her on her birthday. Your donation helps give a young girl stability during an incredibly painful chapter, and helps a father keep his promise to show up for his child, no matter the circumstances. ____ Pablo* es un padre dedicado que se enfoca en proveer para su hija. Cada larga jornada de trabajo era por ella, para asegurarse de que estuviera segura, bien cuidada y pudiera ir a la escuela sin peligro. Hace dos meses, todo cambió. Pablo fue detenido en un vehículo de trabajo de camino a su empleo en el condado de Fairfax, Virginia, perdiendo abruptamente sus ingresos y su libertad. Ahora, enfrenta gastos legales mientras lucha por la oportunidad de reunirse con su hija en su país, Guatemala, lo antes posible. Su detención no solo afectó la estabilidad financiera de su familia, sino que tampoco han podido hablarse, ni siquiera por teléfono, durante semanas. Su hija está en Guatemala, deseando ver y hablar con su padre pronto. Esta campaña de GoFundMe busca proteger su bienestar ahora y ayudar a Pablo a reconstruir su vida una vez que la reunificación sea posible. Los fondos recaudados ayudarán a cubrir: - Ropa, comida y necesidades básicas inmediatas para la hija de Pablo - Gastos escolares y de manutención mientras su padre está detenido - Honorarios legales relacionados con la lucha de Pablo por la reunificación - Apoyo para la reubicación de Pablo una vez que sea liberado o deportado Y, si es posible, ayudar a celebrar la quinceañera de su hija, un momento con el que Pablo sueña desde la detención, incluso si no es liberado a tiempo para estar con ella en su cumpleaños. Su donación ayuda a brindar estabilidad a una joven durante un capítulo increíblemente doloroso y ayuda a un padre a cumplir su promesa de estar presente para su hija, sin importar las circunstancias.