Thu. Nov 21st, 2024

In a heartwarming display of solidarity and commitment, the Jalisco Foundation and the Curacao Foundation united to organize the “Reuniting Families” event. This event brought together 28 families that had been separated for over a decade due to migratory issues, allowing them to finally reunite. The event took place on Friday, August 11th, at the Curacao store in Santa Ana, California.

The “Reuniting Families” program, designed to reunite families separated by migratory reasons and provide visas to individuals over 58 years old, reached its pinnacle in a meeting filled with emotions and tears of joy. As families embraced after years of separation, the foundation aimed to fulfill the dream of reunion and restore the affection lost over time.

The Curacao store in Santa Ana served as the backdrop for this momentous event, drawing over 100 attendees. Families not only reconnected with their loved ones but also seized the opportunity to gather information about procedures and requirements for future reunions with their relatives. Three families even traveled from states as distant as New York, having been separated for over 28 to 30 years.

The event unfolded over approximately 4 hours, during which attendees shared moments of emotion and nostalgia, embracing and exchanging anecdotes lost during years of separation. The presence of media members at the press conference in the Curacao store underscored the importance of this humanitarian effort, giving voice to the stories and hopes of these reunited families.

Recognizing the value of this endeavor and the necessity to support these reunited families, Curacao stores sponsored this noble cause, which positively impacts the community. In addition to the reunions, at the event’s conclusion, families received health insurance provided by the Jalisco Foundation to cover any medical emergencies during their time in the country.

The Jalisco Foundation and the Curacao Foundation remain steadfast in their commitment to reuniting separated families and providing support to those separated due to adverse circumstances. This event emphasizes the significance of collaboration between organizations and the community in promoting a positive and meaningful change in the lives of these families.

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Art Pedroza Editor
Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

By Art Pedroza

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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