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Hundreds gather donations for Venezuela earthquake victims despite 4th of July holiday weekend
By Manuel Bojorquez at CBS4 Miami
· July 3, 2026
· 1 min read
Despite the Fourth of July holiday, hundreds of volunteers continued to gather donations for victims of the Venezuelan earthquakes at Global Empowerment Mission on Friday."I have not seen generosity like this ever in my life," said Francine De La Rosa, executive board member of GEM in Doral.Cars hav
Key takeaway "I have not seen generosity like this ever in my life," said Francine De La Rosa, executive board member of GEM in Doral.
Why this matters in The Miami
The outpouring of support for Venezuelan earthquake victims in Miami is a testament to the strong ties between the city's Latin American community and their homeland. Miami's role as a hub for Latin American and Caribbean communities is evident in the hundreds of volunteers who gathered donations despite the Fourth of July holiday. The city's Venezuelan population, particularly in neighborhoods like Doral and Little Havana, is likely to be deeply affected by the disaster, with many having family and friends impacted by the earthquakes. The efforts of organizations like Global Empowerment Mission, with its warehouse in Doral, will be crucial in providing aid to those in need. As the situation in Venezuela continues to unfold, Miami's residents can expect to see ongoing relief efforts, with local leaders and organizations playing a key role in coordinating donations and support.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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What is this story about? Despite the Fourth of July holiday, hundreds of volunteers continued to gather donations for victims of the Venezuelan earthquakes at Global Empowerment Mission on Friday."I have not seen generosity like this ever in my life," said Francine De La Rosa, executive board member of GEM in Doral.Cars hav
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