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Tampa community groups organize emergency relief for Colombia earthquake victims
Local Colombian organizations in Tampa are collecting essential supplies at Casa 21 to support victims of the earthquake that struck western Colombia on Monday. Organizers are currently accepting items like diapers, toiletries, and non-perishable food, with plans to ship the first round of donations to Miami this Wednesday night.
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Residents looking to assist earthquake victims in Colombia can drop off specific supplies at a designated Tampa location over the next two weeks.
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personIvonne Alvarez Howard“Representative with the Tampa Barranquilla Sister Cities.”organizationTampa Barranquilla Sister Cities“Organization involved in the relief effort.”personMartha Gallagher“President of ASOCOL Tampa Bay.”organizationASOCOL Tampa Bay“Local group coordinating relief efforts and donation collection.”locationCasa 21“The physical collection site for donations located on West Waters Avenue.”