NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — NewsAugust 16, 2026Hillsborough
Tampa's Colombian community organizes earthquake relief efforts at Casa 21
The Colombian American Association (ASOCOL) is coordinating a 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.
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Local residents have a direct channel to contribute physical or financial donations to support earthquake recovery efforts in Colombia through a community-led initiative.
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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 at Casa 21.”locationCasa 21“A local Colombian restaurant in Tampa serving as the primary donation hub.”organizationScripps News“Reported on the ongoing rescue efforts.”organizationASOCOL“Colombian American Association organizing the relief operation.”other287“Minimum number of lives claimed by the earthquake.”