WASHINGTON, DC – FWD.us President Todd Schulte released the following statement today on Uber’s announcement that they would offer assistance to recently reunited families who had been separated at the southern border:

“We are incredibly grateful to Uber for joining these critical efforts to support families who were separated at the border. This partnership helps provide reliable transportation and meals to recently reunited families — direct aid to vulnerable parents and children who have suffered traumatic separation at the hands of the federal government, as well as to some incredible partners supporting this work.

“Uber’s commitment in the fight to keep families together will allow many families to travel together to their next destination. We are proud to partner with them.”