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Tampa Colombia Earthquake Relief: Local Groups Collect Emergency Donations
Conviventia says donations will fund medical care, emergency supplies and trauma support as rescue and recovery efforts continue after the magnitude 7.4 quake.
- On Wednesday, Houston-based nonprofit Conviventia launched an online emergency fund supporting victims of the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday. The organization is leveraging existing local partnerships to distribute medical and humanitarian aid.
- The 7.4-magnitude earthquake left more than 100 dead and widespread destruction across Colombia. Conviventia is prioritizing the department of Chocó, where it maintains established networks to address urgent needs including food and trauma-informed care.
- In Tampa, Florida, relief organization ASOCOL is coordinating collection of tents, medical supplies, and non-perishable food. The first collection site operates at Casa 21 Restaurant, with organizers establishing shipping logistics to move aid to Colombia.
- Marce Zerrate, founder of Buffalo-based nonprofit Amor and Heritage, remains in Colombia after witnessing the disaster firsthand. She described the damage as terrifying, noting airport destruction has complicated efforts for travelers to return home.
- Humanitarian organizations including GEM and the Colombian Red Cross are mobilizing resources to provide medical assistance and food. The Colombian Red Cross, operating 31 branches across the country, continues monitoring the situation as survivors face ongoing displacement.
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