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On Wednesday, June 24, 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela within a minute of each other. The death toll in Caracas, the country\u2019s capital, and surrounding areas has risen to around 1,400 people<\/a> with tens of thousands still missing.<\/p>\n

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Locally and nationally, groups are rallying to provide support in the crucial hours following the historic natural disaster. The earthquakes are the most significant in over a century, Science.com reported<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A Cary-based church, Iglesia Cristiana de Cary<\/a>, has partnered with nonprofit organizations in Venezuela to collect emergency supplies for the country. Enlace Latino NC<\/a> reported that the Venezuelan population in the state was around 10,000 in 2022.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re collecting all the first-aid needed items as well as batteries and things of that nature,\u201d Pastor Eliezer Hernandez told ABC11<\/u><\/a>, The News & Observer\u2019s newsgathering partner. \u201cAlso, we\u2019re sending lots of canned food and water.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The church is accepting donations throughout the week from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its Cary location (555 SW Maynard Road).<\/p>\n

Many national and international organizations are accepting donations for on-the-ground assistance. The instability adds to an already deep crisis of economic stagnation and limited public services in the region.<\/p>\n

This story was originally published June 29, 2026 at 4:42 PM<\/span> with the headline “How to help Venezuela from NC: Reputable fundraisers, local organizations.” <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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