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Over the weekend, I had the privilege of meeting Vanessa and hearing her family’s story firsthand at a fundraiser organized by @thedesignhubstudios 

Like so many stories we see online, it’s easy to think these things happen somewhere else, to someone else. But this is happening right here in our own backyard.

Vanessa’s husband, Robert, was recently deported after spending nearly his entire life in the United States. He arrived here as a young child and built his life, family, and future in the Central Valley of California. He worked full-time as a barber while building their dream within Rizo’s Pizzeria, where his award-winning pizza creations helped put their small business on the map.

In a single moment, everything changed.

Now Vanessa is navigating life without her partner by her side while facing the overwhelming emotional and financial burden of a lengthy legal process. Attorneys have advised that bringing Robert home could take years. 3-7 of them.. 

Imagine waking up tomorrow to find your partner gone, your family’s income gone, and no clear timeline for when you’ll be reunited.

Whether you agree with immigration policies or not, this is a family. A wife. A father. Children. A small business. Real people whose lives were literally turned upside down overnight.

If you’re able, please consider donating. If you can’t donate, please share. If you can’t share, Tag your favorite pizzeria’s, interact with this post so more people see their story. Every dollar, every share, every comment, and every view helps.

Sometimes the smallest actions from a community create the biggest impact. 

Let’s help lift some of the weight this family is carrying and shine a light on what is happening to families in our own community. 💔

Vanessa, thank you for trusting me with your story. The strength, love and light you carry is something truly remarkable. 

#inCrustweTrust
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