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Earthquake aid keeps flowing from Florida to Venezuela, as volunteers unite to help recovery
By Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 14, 2026
· 6 min read
After her grandmother’s house in Caracas narrowly survived last month’s devastating back-to-back earthquakes, Alessandra Izaguirre was desperate to help Venezuela.“Seeing my grandma and all these people affected made me feel like I had to do something, even if it was from the U.S.," said the 18-y...
Key takeaway ," said the 18-year-old, who has spent the last couple weeks preparing food for volunteers at the Doral, Florida headquarters of the nonprofit Global Empowerment Mission.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
The outpouring of support from Florida to Venezuela is a testament to the strong ties between the two communities, with many Venezuelans calling the Sunshine State home. For residents of Piney Point Village , this story may resonate particularly, given the area's own experience with natural disasters and the importance of community-led relief efforts. The fact that hundreds of volunteers are showing up daily to sort and prepare donations at the Global Empowerment Mission's warehouses in Doral, Florida, highlights the potential for similar grassroots initiatives to emerge in the Houston area, where many Venezuelans have also settled. As the people of Piney Point Village watch the situation in Venezuela unfold, they may be inspired to get involved in local organizations or initiatives that support international humanitarian efforts, leveraging their own community's spirit of volunteerism and generosity to make a difference.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? After her grandmother’s house in Caracas narrowly survived last month’s devastating back-to-back earthquakes, Alessandra Izaguirre was desperate to help Venezuela.“Seeing my grandma and all these people affected made me feel like I had to do something, even if it was from the U.S.," said the 18-y...
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