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NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 17, 2026Hillsborough

Las Vegas community organizes 'Corazones Unidos por Colombia' relief drive for earthquake victims

The Las Vegas Hispanic community has launched a donation and volunteer campaign to provide medical supplies, food, and rescue tools to earthquake victims in Colombia. Local restaurants are serving as collection points, with a primary logistics hub located at 953 East Sahara Avenue.

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Why It Matters

Residents can contribute physical goods or volunteer labor to support international disaster relief efforts through local collection centers until August 31, 2026.

Key Facts

  • The relief campaign is named 'Corazones Unidos por Colombia'.
  • The primary collection hub is located at 953 East Sahara Avenue.
  • The first shipment of supplies is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
  • The donation collection period ends on August 31, 2026.
  • Donation centers are open daily from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Requested items include medical supplies, non-perishable food, and rescue tools.
  • Volunteers are specifically needed for packing and logistics at the main hub.
  • Participating restaurants include Oiga, Mire Y Vea, Aracely’s Sazón Restaurant, El Barril, and El Parce.

Who's Mentioned

personGabriela Escudero“Volunteer requesting help with packing heavy boxes.”personNatalia Barrera“Representative of Aracely’s Sazón Restaurant.”organizationOiga, Mire Y Vea“Local restaurant serving as a donation collection center.”personLucía Gómez“Colombian resident highlighting the urgency of contributions.”organizationEl Barril“Local restaurant serving as a donation collection center.”organizationEl Parce“Local restaurant serving as a donation collection center.”personWendy Basto“Representative of Oiga, Mire Y Vea restaurant.”personKamila Bautista“Volunteer.”organizationEntravision Communication Inc.“Copyright holder.”location953 East Sahara Avenue“Primary logistics hub and collection center.”organizationAracely’s Sazón Restaurant“Local restaurant serving as a donation collection center.”personFaraón Beltrán“Volunteer.”