NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — Hillsborough CountyAugust 16, 2026Hillsborough
Tampa's Colombian community organizes earthquake relief drive at Casa 21
The Colombian American Association (ASOCOL) is coordinating a large-scale donation drive at a local Tampa restaurant to provide aid following an earthquake in Colombia. Association president Martha Gallagher reports that the organization has been actively managing the relief effort since Tuesday.
Read the full story at ABC Action News (WFTS) — Hillsborough CountyWhy It Matters
Local residents have a direct channel to contribute physical donations for earthquake relief efforts in Colombia through the -led initiative at Casa 21.
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other40,000“Estimated number of Colombians in the Tampa Bay area.”locationTampa“The city where the relief effort is based.”personMartha Gallagher“Leading the relief effort and coordinating donations.”locationCasa 21“A local Colombian restaurant in Tampa serving as the primary donation hub.”organizationScripps News“Reported on the ongoing rescue operations.”organizationASOCOL“Colombian American Association coordinating the relief operation.”other287“Number of lives claimed by the earthquake.”