NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — Local NewsAugust 16, 2026Hillsborough
Tampa's Colombian community rallies to send earthquake relief to homeland
The Colombian American Association (ASOCOL) is organizing a large-scale donation drive at Casa 21 in Tampa to provide relief following an earthquake in Colombia. Association president Martha Gallagher reports that the organization has been coordinating efforts since Tuesday to collect and send aid to the affected region.
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Local residents have a direct channel to contribute physical donations to support earthquake recovery efforts in Colombia through a community-led initiative in Tampa.
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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 with community leaders.”locationCasa 21“A Colombian restaurant in Tampa serving as the primary donation hub.”organizationScripps News“Reported on the ongoing rescue operations in Colombia.”organizationASOCOL“Colombian American Association coordinating the collection and transport of supp”other287“Number of lives claimed by the earthquake.”locationColombia“The country impacted by the earthquake.”