Mutual Aid

Your contribution helps sustain our community’s ability to respond with care, clarity, and action. Donations to HRCO go directly toward supporting families, organizing efforts, and protective resources rooted in dignity and justice.

Send a contribution to @HRC_Oceanside on Venmo.

Every gift, no matter the size, helps us move together with purpose and love.

A family in Oceanside is working to rebuild after a fire broke out in the apartment above their unit. Although the fire did not enter their home directly, severe smoke and water damage destroyed much of their furniture, clothing, and personal belongings.

Community members are raising funds to help the family replace essential household items and begin rebuilding after this unexpected loss.

https://gofund.me/748dddb6f

On January 30, a 13 year old girl was the victim of a hit and run in Oceanside and was airlifted to Rady Children’s Hospital with life threatening injuries, including brain trauma, spinal fractures, and pelvic fractures. She remains in intensive care and faces multiple surgeries and a long recovery.

The fundraiser supports her mother, who has had to step away from work while caring for her daughter. Community members are raising funds to help cover hospital care, upcoming medical procedures, and daily living expenses as the family focuses on recovery.

https://gofund.me/a606522b3

Since October, several men in one extended family were detained by immigration agents, including a father, husbands, and brothers in law. Their detention placed enormous pressure on the family members who remained, especially two sisters who have been working to support their children while navigating legal costs and daily expenses.

Some of the men have since been released or deported, while one father remains in detention. Community members are raising funds to help cover legal fees, rent, and essential household expenses as the family continues working to bring him home.

https://gofund.me/5eabff01e

On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, an Oceanside father was detained by immigration agents while sitting in his car in a laundry parking lot. He was later transferred to Otay Mesa Detention Center.

As the primary provider for his family, his sudden detention has created immediate financial and emotional strain for his children and loved ones.

Community members are raising funds to help cover legal fees, bond costs, commissary funds while he remains detained, and basic household expenses as the family works toward bringing him home.

https://gofund.me/5f973b356

On Friday, March 13, 2026, an Oceanside family was displaced after a fire broke out in a neighboring apartment. While their unit did not burn, water from firefighters’ hoses flooded the apartment during the emergency response, causing severe damage and making the home temporarily uninhabitable.

A mother and her child have since been moving between hotels while waiting for it to be safe to return. The sudden displacement has created emotional and financial strain as they work to stabilize during this unexpected situation.

Community members are raising funds to help cover temporary hotel stays and basic needs while the family navigates recovery and works toward returning home.

https://gofund.me/bedb75ec9

On Friday, March 13, 2026, an Oceanside apartment caught fire, leaving a mother and her college student without a home and destroying their belongings. In a matter of moments, the family lost their living space, personal savings, and essential items needed for daily life and school.

The sudden loss has turned their lives upside down as they work to process the damage and begin rebuilding from scratch.

Community members are raising funds to help replace essential items, support housing needs, and provide stability while the family works toward rebuilding their home and continuing their education.

https://gofund.me/6a66caf86

M.E.Ch.A de CSUSM is a student organization dedicated to advancing higher education, cultural awareness, and community engagement for Chicanx students at Cal State San Marcos. The group organizes programs that support youth leadership, education access, and community advocacy.

Funds raised will support initiatives such as the annual High School Conference, community events, student campaigns, and scholarships that help strengthen student organizing and educational opportunities.

Community support helps sustain these programs and ensures students have the resources needed to continue building leadership and advocacy on campus and beyond.

https://connect.csusm.edu/g/m-e-ch-a-de-csusm

A father was detained by immigration agents while on his way to work, leaving his partner and their three month old baby facing sudden uncertainty. As the primary provider for the household, his detention has created immediate financial strain for the family.

Community members are raising funds to help support the family during this time, including food, basic living expenses for the mother and infant, and legal costs as they work toward bringing him home.

https://gofund.me/d541893c4

A mother of four was detained by immigration agents while on her way to work serving her church community in Solana Beach. As a single parent and primary provider, her sudden detention has left her children and family facing uncertainty and financial strain.

Community members are raising funds to help support her four children during this time, including food, housing, childcare, school needs, and legal expenses as the family works toward bringing her home.

https://gofund.me/326f2f11a

On February 9, 2026, during a routine lunch break in Del Mar, an Oceanside resident was detained by immigration enforcement. He is the main provider for his family of six, and his absence has created serious economic and emotional stress for his loved ones. Our community is organizing support to help stabilize his family during this crisis.

https://gofund.me/9dbc326e5

On Sunday, February 15, around 2:00 p.m., a community member was detained by federal immigration agents near Oceanside Blvd and Rancho del Oro shortly after returning home from church. 

He is a father and provider, and his sudden detention has created immediate emotional and financial strain for his family. With the family’s consent, we are sharing their GoFundMe to help cover urgent legal defense, bond and court-related costs, and basic household expenses while they navigate this process. 

If you are able to contribute, your support goes directly toward keeping this family stable during a moment of uncertainty. If you cannot donate, sharing the fundraiser with others helps expand their circle of care.

https://gofund.me/47eac601b

On October 9, 2025, Maggie’s husband was detained by ICE during a routine check-in in San Diego. The sudden detention left her and their three children facing fear, uncertainty, and financial strain.

For years, Maggie has supported local families, helping them find resources for their children’s education and organizing with neighbors for community safety. Now the community she has cared for is standing beside her.

Donations will support legal and filing costs for her husband’s case, rent, utilities, groceries, and daily needs as the family works to stay stable and bring him home.

https://gofund.me/d83dd1150

On October 6, 2025, a father in Oceanside was surrounded by federal agents near the high school after being struck by another car in what appeared to be an accident. His young son witnessed the scene, terrified and unable to move. The family continues to live with fear and trauma from that morning, while trying to recover emotionally and financially.

Donations will support emotional care for the children, legal guidance, rent, transportation, and basic needs as the family rebuilds stability and healing.

https://gofund.me/ebbe0f9a8

Ten seniors from El Camino, Oceanside, and Surfside High Schools need community support to cover senior year costs. These include cap and gown, portraits, yearbook, and senior activities.

Every student deserves to graduate fully celebrated. Families from immigrant and mixed-status households reached out because schools do not cover these costs, leaving students excluded. HRCO is stepping in with the community to ensure these seniors can walk the stage with dignity.

Funds go directly toward these ten students. HRCO will provide updates for transparency. Contributions are needed by October 10, 2025.

Venmo: @HRC_Oceanside 

Please write “Graduation” in the note so we know your gift is for this campaign.

Somos TIAS is a grassroots collective supporting immigrant communities across San Diego. They focus on direct aid and community protection through “neighbors helping neighbors.” Donations go directly to sustaining immigrant families and providing urgent support during times of crisis.

https://gofund.me/3bd8c9d8d

On the morning of August 20, 2025, a father from Encinitas was detained by immigration agents during his commute. The detention happened in a neighborhood where multiple incidents like this have already occurred within a one-mile radius, leaving families in fear and children traumatized. He is the head of household, and his wife and child are now facing urgent needs for rent, groceries, and daily survival.

Community members in Encinitas have launched a GoFundMe to support the family with legal fees, basic living expenses, and emergency assistance.

https://gofund.me/a0808a66

The Four Stages of History mural was organized by Raza Unida, led by Josefina Prieto Ibarra, and painted by artist Victor Ochoa in 1983. Located in Carlsbad’s historic barrio and dedicated to Larry Mendez, the mural has long stood as a powerful visual of local history, identity, and resilience.

Today, this community landmark faces weathering and vandalism. Local organizers, including Natalie Ibarra, are raising funds to restore it so future generations can continue to see their history reflected on the walls of their neighborhood.

http://spot.fund/g48gvqrsc

A local Oceanside family was separated on July 24 when a father and his two brothers were detained by immigration agents in separate incidents on the same morning. One was pulled over on the 78 freeway while heading to work, and another was taken outside an apartment complex on Waring Rd. All three men are siblings. The father leaves behind his wife, a student, and their three young children who are now facing this crisis alone. This fundraiser will help cover legal costs and basic needs while the family fights to reunite. Thank you for supporting their dignity and stability.

https://gofund.me/6a0e193b

On June 18, 2025, the Robles Ortega family was violently separated during an early morning ICE raid at their Oceanside home. Both parents were detained, two teenagers were handcuffed, and the family’s apartment was left shattered and traumatized. The children are now in the care of their older sister as the parents face separate legal proceedings. Community members are rallying to support the family’s legal defense and healing. All contributions go directly toward urgent needs and efforts to keep the family together.

https://gofund.me/568fd0a7

On June 10, 2025, an Oceanside family was intercepted and separated by ICE moments after dropping off their child at Laurel Elementary. Agents surrounded the parents without a warrant, used intimidation tactics, and detained the father on the spot. The mother was left shaken and without answers. The family is now navigating legal uncertainty and emotional distress while trying to stay together. Your support helps cover urgent needs and brings care to a family facing unimaginable harm.

https://gofund.me/7b9340ab