8/ Thank you to everyone who has shown up, reached out, shared stories, and stood in community these past weeks. We keep showing up — and we invite you to continue with us. Because no family should face this alone — and it’s your support that makes sure they don’t have to. 🫶

7/ 🙏 If you’re asking “how can I help right now in my own community?” and you live in Virginia — one way is by directing your support to our donate page. Every dollar goes right back into the work of supporting families in need: www.hagamosvaca.org/give

6/ At Hagamos Vaca, we’ve been showing up for immigrant families with direct, practical help: keeping them housed, with food, with emergency phone & internet, attending court meetings, & making sure kids stay connected to school. You can learn about our work here: www.hagamosvaca.org#what-we-do

5/ When enforcement activity rises, fear spreads: parents afraid to drive their kids to school, rents go unpaid, medical appointments are missed, phones get shut off, and stability slips away — not because families have done anything wrong, but because fear makes everyday life impossible.

4/ But here in Virginia, the impact of increased immigration enforcement isn’t only something happening elsewhere on the news — it’s something we’ve felt in our schools, homes, and neighborhoods for more than a year.

3/ We honor Renee’s life, we stand with all who showed up, and we join calls for compassion and accountability in how our communities are policed. Period.

2/ Thousands of people showed up in cities from coast to coast — in solidarity, in grief, and in demand of dignity, accountability, and humane treatment for all families. In my own hometown, a huge thank you to @wjccindivisible.bsky.social for their event. bsky.app/profile/wjcc...

If you want to understand why this work exists — and what community care looks like in practice — we shared more about our vision (and our 3-year plan!) on our website:
👉 hagamosvaca.org

And thank you for reading this far. 😘

When kids have what they need, the future takes care of itself.

That’s the work.
That’s the promise.

We serve families who fall through the cracks — because of where they live, the language they speak, or what systems weren’t built for them.

Rural — or ruralish — Virginia shouldn’t mean invisible.

We believe in planting seeds. 🌱

Through NEXTversity, we help immigrant and working-class students imagine futures that feel possible — not out of reach.

What we know is that when families are in crisis, they don’t need a form. They need help — fast, with dignity, and without judgment.

This is what “showing up” actually looks like.

One small act of care turned into another. Then another kid. Another family. Groceries. Glasses. Dental care. A bike.
That’s how Hagamos Vaca began — not from strategy, but from love and urgency.

There are so many incredible organizations doing this work from coast to coast — we'd love for folks to drop some of their favorites from their community into the comments.

And if you live in Virginia, we'd be honored if you took a minute to learn about our work: hagamosvaca.org.

When systems harm instead of protect, it's critical that neighbors step in to support. To show these communities that they belong. That’s why community-rooted organizations matter.

If you’re able, today is a powerful day to support the orgs doing this work on the ground.

We take care of us.

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