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.
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Now, members of Houston’s Venezuelan community are coming together to help.
Several donation sites have been established across the Houston area to collect supplies for those impacted by the earthquakes.
Each location is accepting clothing, bottled water, nonperishable food, medications, personal hygiene products, and lanterns beginning today and continuing through the weekend.
Here are the locations accepting donations:
Beer and Grill
Where: 25810 Westheimer Pkwy., Katy
Contact: 469-918-2589
Beer and Grill, a restaurant and bar, opens at 11:30 a.m. and will accept donations throughout the day.
Lieskawin Style
Where: 2727 N. Mason Road, Suite 301, Katy
Contact: 305-927-4731
Lieskawin Style will begin accepting donations at 9 a.m.
Pa Que La Negra
Where: 6160 Highway 6 N., Houston
Contact: 346-309-1678
The Venezuelan food truck will accept donations from 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Pasteles Edward
Where: 164 Applewhite Drive, Katy
Contact: 281-734-3426
Los Cuchos
Where: 3210 FM 528 Road, Friendswood
Contact: 346-289-7593
The Venezuelan food truck is accepting donations beginning at 9:30 a.m. and again starting at 6 p.m.
Pa Que Maru
Where: 4410 42nd St., Dickinson
Contact: 346-579-2004
The Venezuelan restaurant is accepting donations throughout the day until 10 p.m.
La Mora
Where: 2004 S. Mason Road, Suite D4, Katy
Contact: 936-285-7992
La Mora is accepting donations from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The restaurant plans to ship all donated items to Venezuela on Monday, June 29.
Other ways to give
Organizers say every donation, no matter how small, will help families affected by the earthquakes.
Those who are unable to donate supplies in person can contribute financially through the following nonprofit organizations: