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-------Espanol abajo------- # Help a Seattle-Area Day Laborer Recover After a Brutal Assault We are asking our community to come together and support a hardworking neighbor, who was seriously injured in a brutal encounter with several Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents while looking for work at a day laborer corner in the Seattle area. During this encounter, he suffered serious injuries to his head, chest, and arm and had to be transported by ambulance to the hospital. His injuries were severe enough to require emergency surgery. As he continues recovering from his injuries and the procedure, he is unable to work and faces the difficult challenge of covering his basic living expenses while he heals. For more than 20 years, this worker has been an important part of the local community. Through his hard work, he has helped countless people build, maintain, and improve their homes and gardens. He is a devoted father and grandfather who has spent decades working tirelessly to provide for his family, both here in the Seattle area and in his native country. Today, someone who has dedicated so much of his life to helping others needs our support. We are asking you to stand with him during this difficult time. Your contribution will help ensure that he can focus on his recovery without the added stress of worrying about how he and his family will make ends meet while he is unable to work. The funds raised through this GoFundMe will be received by his grandson, Johnathon, who will be responsible for making sure the money goes directly toward covering his grandfather's expenses during his recovery. Every dollar raised will be used exclusively for the worker's basic living expenses and needs while he heals from his injuries. By supporting this fundraiser, you are not only helping a hardworking grandfather recover; you are also standing in solidarity with immigrant workers and demanding accountability and an end to impunity for government agents who use violence against our communities. No contribution is too small. If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this fundraiser with your friends, family, and community. Let's come together to support our neighbor, help him heal, and remind him that he is not alone. Thank you for your generosity and solidarity. ------------------ # Ayudemos a un Jornalero del Área de Seattle a Recuperarse Después de una Brutal Agresión Hacemos un llamado a nuestra comunidad para que se una y apoye a un vecino trabajador, que sufrió graves lesiones durante un brutal encuentro con varios agentes del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE), mientras buscaba trabajo en una esquina de jornaleros en el área de Seattle. Durante este encuentro, sufrió lesiones graves en la cabeza, el pecho y el brazo, por lo que tuvo que ser trasladado en ambulancia al hospital. Sus heridas fueron tan graves que necesitó una cirugía de emergencia. Mientras continúa recuperándose de sus lesiones y del procedimiento quirúrgico, no puede trabajar y enfrenta la difícil situación de tener que cubrir sus gastos básicos mientras sana. Durante más de 20 años, este trabajador ha sido una parte importante de la comunidad local. Gracias a su trabajo y dedicación, ha ayudado a innumerables personas a construir, mantener y mejorar sus hogares y jardines. Es un padre y abuelo dedicado que ha trabajado incansablemente durante décadas para mantener a su familia, tanto aquí en el área de Seattle como en su país de origen. Hoy, una persona que ha dedicado gran parte de su vida a ayudar a los demás necesita de nuestro apoyo. Hacemos un llamado a nuestra comunidad para que se solidarice con él durante este momento tan difícil. Tu contribución ayudará a garantizar que pueda concentrarse en su recuperación sin la preocupación adicional de cómo cubrir sus necesidades básicas mientras no pueda trabajar. Los fondos recaudados a través de esta campaña de GoFundMe serán recibidos por su nieto, Johnathon, quien se encargará de asegurar que el dinero se destine directamente a cubrir los gastos de su abuelo durante su recuperación. Cada dólar recaudado será utilizado exclusivamente para cubrir los gastos básicos y las necesidades del trabajador mientras se recupera de sus lesiones. Al apoyar esta campaña, no solamente estás ayudando a un abuelo trabajador a recuperarse; también estás demostrando solidaridad con los trabajadores inmigrantes y exigiendo justicia, rendición de cuentas y el fin de la impunidad de los agentes del gobierno que ejercen violencia contra nuestras comunidades. Ninguna contribución es demasiado pequeña. Si no tienes la posibilidad de donar, te pedimos que compartas esta campaña con tus amistades, familiares y comunidad. Unámonos para apoyar a nuestro vecino, ayudarlo a sanar y recordarle que no está solo. ¡Gracias por tu generosidad y solidaridad!

After nearly three months in detention, Betuel is finally free and back with his community. While his release is something we are incredibly grateful to celebrate, coming home also means rebuilding after months without being able to work, earn income, or take care of everyday responsibilities. Betuel is a hardworking member of Chicago's day laborer community. During the months he was detained, bills and expenses continued to accumulate, and he is now rebuilding the stability he had before his detention. We are raising $5,000 to support Betuel directly as he gets back on his feet. Funds raised will help with: ● Housing and basic living expenses as he works toward stable housing ● Food and everyday necessities ● Transportation and access to his vehicle ● Replacing essential documents and personal belongings ● Phone and communication expenses ● Bills and other expenses that accumulated during his detention ● Immediate expenses as he works toward returning to work Betuel is free. Now, let's help him rebuild. Every contribution, no matter the amount, will help Betuel regain stability and move forward. If you can't donate, sharing this fundraiser with your community can make a difference too.

On August 1, 2026, beloved Edwin Jovanny Lopez Cornejo lost his life after being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He was only 39 years old. Edwin was a loving father, a devoted son, and a hardworking member of his community who had lived in New Jersey for more than 20 years. He was a man who cared deeply for his family, especially his young daughter, and worked every day to build a better future for those he loved. On June 18, 2026, Edwin was detained by ICE outside of his home and taken to Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, New Jersey. While in detention, Edwin was reportedly denied the consistent medical care and medications he needed to manage his diabetes, high blood pressure, and seizure disorder. This is when Oscar, Edwin's brother reached out to us. On the evening of July 31, Edwin called his mother. He told her that he was feeling very sick, that he could not feel half of his face or his right hand, and that he planned to request medical attention. He hoped he would receive the care he desperately needed. The next day, his condition worsened. Even though detention staff were aware that Edwin was ill, they did not act until after he collapsed. Later that evening, Edwin's mother received a heartbreaking phone call from University Hospital in Newark informing her that her son had died and asking her to come identify his body. This came as a shock because the detention facility never told Edwin’s mother or his attorney that Edwin was even at the hospital. Today, Edwin's family is facing an unimaginable tragedy. Along with overwhelming grief, they must now carry the financial burden of funeral and burial expenses while trying to support one another through this painful loss. Oscar, Edwin's brother, is asking our community to come together to help ease this burden. Your donation will help cover: • Funeral expenses • Immediate support for Edwin's family as they mourn this devastating loss No family should have to worry about how they will afford to lay their loved one to rest while grieving such a profound loss. If you are unable to donate, you can still make a meaningful difference by sharing Edwin's story and keeping his family in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you for standing with Edwin's family during this incredibly difficult time. Every contribution, no matter the amount, helps honor Edwin's life and gives his family the opportunity to say goodbye with the dignity and love he deserves. The National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) is in contact with Edwin's brother, Oscar. Oscar will be receiving Edwin's body and managing the funeral services. Additionally, he will be receiving all the funds from this fundraiser directly. Oscar reached out to us soon after Edwin was detained and we were devestated to hear about his passing

Urgent Help for Wilian’s Family During His ICE Detention On January 2026, Wilian was detained by ICE as he was leaving the Pasadena courthouse. That day changed his family’s life completely. What seemed like a simple situation turned into a heartbreaking separation that has left their home emotionally and financially fragile. Wilian is a hardworking, noble man devoted to his family. Since he was young, he has faced hardships and setbacks without ever giving up, starting from the bottom in the equestrian field and slowly working his way up. No matter how difficult things became, he always found a way to support his loved ones, even selling food when there was no other work. Generous and kind-hearted, he helps others even in his own hardest moments. Wilian is the father of three daughters. One of them, 16 years old, lives in Texas, and he helps her economically. His other two daughters, ages 5 and 11, live with his current partner, Mariela, in the Pasadena area. For them, their father was their sense of safety, joy, and stability. Since his detention, the girls have fallen into deep sadness, developing anxiety, depression, and constant fear. The girls are undergoing psychological therapy because their father’s absence has deeply affected them. At such a young age, they live with overwhelming fear of just walking outside. No child should have to live with that kind of fear. Mariela: A Mother Trying to Be Strong While Falling Apart Inside Mariela has been left to carry everything on her own: The emotional stability of her two daughters The financial responsibilities of the household The legal expenses And her own pain, anxiety, and exhaustion She has sought professional help because she is suffering from insomnia, loss of appetite, hair loss, anxiety attacks, and extreme stress. She goes to work every day with a heavy heart, knowing that if either of her daughters gets sick or has an emotional crisis, there is no one else who can help. A Financial Burden She Cannot Carry Alone Before Wilian’s detention, he and Mariela shared everything: the bills, the childcare, the responsibilities of the home. Now, Mariela is struggling on her own to pay for everything, including rent, food, bills, medical needs, legal fees, all basic needs. The situation is becoming increasingly difficult, and the family needs urgent support while they fight to bring Wilian home. How You Can Help Your support can offer this family a much-needed moment of relief amid so much pain and uncertainty. Every donation, no matter how small, helps cover the essential expenses Mariela can no longer manage on her own. Sharing this campaign also helps tremendously by reaching more people who may be able to contribute. Thank you for your compassion, your kindness, and for standing with this family during such a painful time. Your help brings hope when they need it most.

For more than 25 years, Olga has called Houston home. She is a hardworking and resilient mother who has dedicated her life to providing for her children and building a better future for her family. Like so many immigrant mothers, Olga has done whatever work she could find to support her loved ones with dignity and determination. Over the years, she has sold homemade food, Mexican clothing, sandals, and other goods — always working honestly, tirelessly, and without complaint to make ends meet. But Olga’s generosity extends far beyond her work. She is known in her community as someone who is always willing to help others, even during times when she herself had very little. She has shown up for friends, neighbors, and families in need with kindness, compassion, and solidarity. Today, Olga’s family is facing an unimaginable hardship. She was recently detained, leaving her son and daughter without their primary source of emotional and financial support. Her children are now navigating fear, uncertainty, and the overwhelming challenges that come with having a loved one suddenly taken away. This family urgently needs support to help cover legal expenses, household bills, and basic necessities while they fight to bring Olga home. We are asking our community to come together for Olga the same way she has always shown up for others. Any contribution — no matter the amount — will make a meaningful difference for her children during this incredibly difficult time. And if you are unable to donate, sharing this campaign with others can also help tremendously. Thank you for standing with Olga and her family. Your support, solidarity, and generosity can help bring hope and stability during this painful moment — and help reunite a mother with her children. _____________________________________________________________ Por más de 25 años, Olga ha llamado Houston su hogar. Es una mujer trabajadora y resiliente que ha dedicado su vida a sacar adelante a sus hijos y construir un mejor futuro para su familia. Como tantas madres inmigrantes, Olga siempre ha hecho todo lo posible para proveer con dignidad y esfuerzo. A lo largo de los años, ha trabajado vendiendo comida, ropa mexicana, sandalias y cualquier cosa que le permitiera ganarse la vida honestamente. Nunca se ha rendido ante las dificultades. Pero la generosidad de Olga va mucho más allá de su trabajo. En su comunidad, es conocida como una persona solidaria, siempre dispuesta a ayudar a los demás aun cuando ella misma tenía muy poco. Olga ha estado presente para amistades, vecinos y familias necesitadas con cariño, humildad y apoyo incondicional. Hoy, la familia de Olga enfrenta una situación muy dolorosa. Olga fue detenida recientemente, dejando a su hijo y a su hija sin su principal apoyo emocional y económico. Sus hijos ahora viven con incertidumbre, miedo y la angustia de estar separados de su madre. La familia necesita apoyo urgente para cubrir gastos legales, renta, alimentos y otras necesidades básicas mientras luchan por traer a Olga de regreso a casa. Hoy les pedimos que nos unamos por Olga, así como ella siempre ha estado para los demás. Cualquier donación, por pequeña que sea, hará una diferencia significativa para sus hijos durante este momento tan difícil. Y si no pueden donar, compartir esta campaña también ayuda enormemente. Gracias por acompañar y apoyar a Olga y su familia. Su solidaridad y generosidad pueden ayudar a brindar esperanza y estabilidad en este momento tan doloroso, y acercar a Olga nuevamente a sus hijos.

A hardworking immigrant family on Long Island is facing an incredibly difficult moment, and we are coming together as a community to support them. William Mondragon — a construction worker, devoted father, and the family’s primary provider — was detained by ICE agents in Mineola while attending what he believed would be a routine appointment. William and his wife are raising four young children, ages 1 to 9, who are devastated by the sudden separation from their father. The family is now struggling to cover basic daily necessities while also facing mounting legal expenses as they fight to keep William home with his loved ones. We are asking our community to come together in solidarity and help this family through this painful and uncertain time. Every contribution, no matter the amount, makes a difference. And if you are unable to donate, please help by sharing this message widely. Together, we can remind this family that they are not alone. Solo el Pueblo Salva al Pueblo — Only the People Save the People. Committee to Defend Immigrant and Workers Rights - Hempstead ICE OUT of NY! ICE OUT of Long Island!

Isaac Villegas is home after his recent second release from immigration detention in Adelanto, California. Isaac is a dedicated worker, community member, and civil rights advocate. After his unlawful ICE arrest while waiting for work last June, Isaac became a civil rights leader when he, along with other Latino workers, filed a landmark federal lawsuit challenging racial profiling. He has shown courage and leadership in standing up for justice. On April 16, Isaac was illegally arrested a second time by ICE. A federal judge ordered his immediate release after his lawyer challenged his arrest as retaliatory and unconstitutional, but the damage was done. Isaac lost his job because of his detention, and could now lose his housing if he isn't able to pay rent. Isaac is rebuilding his life after losing his job and is focusing on his health and stability. Your support will help cover basic needs like rent, food, medical care, and transportation while he searches for new work. Every donation and share makes a difference. Thank you for standing with Isaac!