“I knew the story I wanted to tell, an ethnic restaurant run by owners who came to the U.S. in search of the American Dream…” – Joseph Levy, Director of Spinning Plates
For Francisco and Gabby Martinez of La Cocina de Gabby, like many others, this pursuit of the American Dream can be a heartbreaking, up-hill battle. To this day, the Martinez family continues to struggle, working long, hard days while remaining optimistic, and never losing faith. They remain an inspiration.
As it happens in life and business, sometimes it takes family, friends and even strangers who care to step up and give to those who need a hand. Since our first festival screenings, dozens of generous Spinning Plates audience members have asked us how they can help Francisco, Gabby, and Ashley. We've set up this donation web page in response. It's our sincere hope that this site empowers those who have expressed an interest in providing financial assistance to the Martinez family.
On behalf of the Martinez family, and everyone on the Spinning Plates team, thank you.
For Francisco and Gabby Martinez of La Cocina de Gabby, like many others, this pursuit of the American Dream can be a heartbreaking, up-hill battle. To this day, the Martinez family continues to struggle, working long, hard days while remaining optimistic, and never losing faith. They remain an inspiration.
As it happens in life and business, sometimes it takes family, friends and even strangers who care to step up and give to those who need a hand. Since our first festival screenings, dozens of generous Spinning Plates audience members have asked us how they can help Francisco, Gabby, and Ashley. We've set up this donation web page in response. It's our sincere hope that this site empowers those who have expressed an interest in providing financial assistance to the Martinez family.
On behalf of the Martinez family, and everyone on the Spinning Plates team, thank you.
All donations go directly to the Martinez family (minus PayPal's small processing fee).
For those who wish to send a check to the Martinez family , here is their post office box address. Checks should be made out to Francisco Martinez.
Francisco Martinez
P O Box 23914
Tucson AZ 85734
Francisco Martinez
P O Box 23914
Tucson AZ 85734