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GEM still collecting donations for Venezuela’s earthquakes victims
By CBS Miami at CBS4 Miami
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
Volunteers at Doral-based Global Empowerment Mission are still collecting donation for the victims of Venezuela's earthquakes one week after the disaster struck. CBS News Miami 's Austin Carter has the latest from GEM.
Key takeaway CBS News Miami's Austin Carter has the latest from GEM.
Why this matters in The Miami
The ongoing donation drive by Global Empowerment Mission in Doral reflects the strong ties between Miami's community and the affected regions in Venezuela. As a major hub for Latin American communities, Miami has a significant number of residents with family and cultural connections to Venezuela. The earthquakes' impact is likely felt deeply in neighborhoods like Little Havana and other areas with high concentrations of Venezuelan expatriates. The donation efforts by GEM and its volunteers demonstrate the city's capacity for mobilizing support in response to international crises. Miami's experience with natural disasters, including hurricanes and flooding, also gives its residents a unique understanding of the challenges faced by earthquake victims in Venezuela, making the community's response all the more meaningful and relevant.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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What is this story about? Volunteers at Doral-based Global Empowerment Mission are still collecting donation for the victims of Venezuela's earthquakes one week after the disaster struck. CBS News Miami's Austin Carter has the latest from GEM.
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