NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 12, 2026Hillsborough
Tampa community groups organize earthquake relief for Colombia
Local Colombian organizations in Tampa are collecting essential supplies for earthquake victims in western Colombia following a powerful tremor that struck early Monday. Volunteers are currently accepting donations at Casa 21 on West Waters Avenue, with plans to ship the first round of aid to Miami this Wednesday night.
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Residents in the Tampa Bay area can contribute specific relief supplies to support families affected by the destruction of thousands of homes and hospitals in Colombia.
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Who's Mentioned
personIvonne Alvarez Howard“Member of the Tampa Barranquilla Sister Cities organization.”organizationTampa Barranquilla Sister Cities“A group involved in the relief coordination efforts.”personMartha Gallagher“President of ASOCOL Tampa Bay.”organizationASOCOL Tampa Bay“The organization coordinating the relief effort and sharing updates via social m”locationCasa 21“The physical location on West Waters Avenue where donations are being accepted.”