02/11/2026
In recent weeks, many of the individuals and families EMERGE is engaged with have experienced sudden and unexpected disruption due to ICE enforcement activity in our community. When a loved one is detained or afraid to go to work, households can lose critical income overnight. For families already living on the margins, these disruptions quickly become a crisis.
Community members who were stable just weeks ago are now struggling to pay rent. Utility shutoff notices are arriving. Families are making impossible choices between keeping the lights on, buying groceries, or covering medical needs. These are hardworking people who want nothing more than to keep their children safe and housed—but they cannot do it alone.
That’s why we are urgently asking for your help.
EMERGE is creating an Emergency Rental & Utilities Fund to provide immediate, practical support to participants facing financial hardship. With your generosity, we can:
Cover rent or prevent an eviction
Pay essential utilities like heat, electricity, and water
Offer short‑term financial relief while families regain stability
Donate here:https://buff.ly/FFJBltk..
