In November 2019 I began a community based arts campaign in which I shared "Hora Santas in November" a literary piece centered on my family's experience as immigrants in the United States.  Every day of November in 2019, I posted data and stories about keeping families together and the realities of detention centers.  In the November 10th event at El Fogon Arts Center in the Bronx, members of the community attended a reading and talk about the story.    

In an effort to support keeping families together and immigrant rights, I am once again raising funds for the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC).  November is my birthday month and I always take my birthday as a moment to inspire people to serve their community and support those who are marginalized due to their status.  This year, I launched the Perspective Matters:  New York City Kid Who's Now a NYC Adult digital archive project.  The month of November 2020 is providing free workshops and events geared towards collecting the stories of BIPOC NYC raised voices  

The SPLC is dedicated to Immigrant Justice.  They dedicate their services to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of our society. They never take legal fees from their clients and accept no government funding. Rather, they rely on the compassion and generosity of people like you.

Your donation will be used to represent immigrant detainees and keep families together.  Using litigation, education, and other forms of advocacy, the SPLC works toward the day when the ideals of equal justice and equal opportunity will be a reality.

I ask that you donate and support at any level.  Specifically, these numbers carry a significance in my story 

"Hora Santas in November" and I invite you to make your donation in their form:  

$20, $9, $28, $2, $65.  

My goal is to raise $5000 this month.  All donations made through this website go directly to the Southern Poverty Law Center.  Any donations collected during the event will be donated via this website as well.  

This work is more important than ever. The number of immigrants being detained and held for years is growing.  This is especially the case in states with for-profit detention centers and prisons.  

Thank you in advance for your support of the "Hora Santas in November" campaign and the Southern Poverty Law Center.