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Venezuelan community in Houston collecting donations for earthquake victims
By NBC at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 25, 2026
· 2 min read
The pair of earthquakes that struck Caracas, Venezuela, on Wednesday night caused widespread damage across several states, leaving many people injured and homeless after buildings collapsed and residents fled into the streets.MORE INFO: Things to know about the Venezuela earthquakesNow, members o...
Key takeaway Here are the locations accepting donations:Beer and GrillWhere: 25810 Westheimer Pkwy.
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The Venezuelan community in Houston is stepping up to support those affected by the recent earthquakes in Caracas, with several donation sites established across the area. This outpouring of support is a testament to the strong ties between Houston's Venezuelan population and their homeland. The donation sites, which include restaurants, food trucks, and other businesses, will be collecting essential items such as clothing, food, and medications. The fact that these sites are located in cities like Katy, Friendswood, and Dickinson suggests that the Venezuelan community has a significant presence in these suburbs. As the community comes together to collect donations, it will be worth watching how the city of Houston and local organizations respond to support these efforts, particularly in terms of logistics and transportation to get the donated items to Venezuela. The planned shipment of donated items on June 29 will be a key milestone to track.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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