Published: June 26, 2026 at 11:26 AM

lead-art-block.fullscreen-enterExpandPeople take goods from damaged stores a day after earthquakes and aftershocks struck Catia La Mar, Venezuela, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Jonathan Lanza) (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) (Jonathan Lanza/AP Photo/Jonathan Lanza)

MIAMI — The United Way Miami launched “Operation Helping Hands” to respond to the earthquakes in Venezuela.

The century-old nonprofit organization announced that “100% of the funds raised will be allocated to purchasing relief supplies and services through nonprofit organizations actively providing assistance on the ground.”

For more information about the nonprofit and experience in Miami-Dade County, visit this page.

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