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Dallas community gathers donations for Venezuela
By CBS Texas at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
North Texans are working to provide any kind of help for those hurt and harmed by powerful and deadly earthquakes that have ravaged parts of Venezuela. Dozens of volunteers gathered at Salsa Roja to pack donation boxes, sending medical supplies, clothes, non-perishable food and water.
Key takeaway Dozens of volunteers gathered at Salsa Roja to pack donation boxes, sending medical supplies, clothes, non-perishable food and water.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The outpouring of support from North Texans for earthquake victims in Venezuela is a testament to the region's strong sense of community and willingness to help those in need. As the donations are being collected and prepared for shipment, it's worth noting that the Dallas-Fort Worth area is home to a significant number of individuals with ties to Venezuela, making this disaster particularly personal for some local residents. The effort to gather medical supplies, clothes, and non-perishable food items at Salsa Roja demonstrates the ability of local businesses to serve as hubs for community organizing and philanthropy. As the people of Venezuela continue to recover from the devastating earthquakes, the donations from North Texas will undoubtedly provide crucial assistance, and it will be interesting to see how local organizations and businesses continue to support relief efforts in the coming weeks.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? North Texans are working to provide any kind of help for those hurt and harmed by powerful and deadly earthquakes that have ravaged parts of Venezuela. Dozens of volunteers gathered at Salsa Roja to pack donation boxes, sending medical supplies, clothes, non-perishable food and water.
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