A Hillsboro High School student who pleaded with city councilors to take action amid mounting immigration enforcement in Washington County is now turning his words into action.
Moved by the fear and uncertainty gripping his community, 16-year-old Manny Chavez launched a fundraising effort this month that has raised over $30,000 from more than 480 donations as of Thursday, Nov. 13 — less than a week since it was posted.
Titled the Hillsboro Immigration Support Fund, the donations are being dedicated to helping people and families affected by recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and detentions…