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On Wednesday, June 24th, two earthquakes with magnitudes over 7.0 struck parts of Venezuela. These earthquakes occurred less than a minute apart, destroying buildings, including homes, and leaving many with little to no resources. Many organizations in New Jersey and beyond are offering ways to help those in Venezuela affected by the earthquakes. Read on to find out ways NJ residents can support those in need in Venezuela.
Direct Relief
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Direct Relief is a non-profit organization that provides humanitarian aid across the world. The organization is dedicated to helping those affected by poverty or emergencies such as natural disasters, like in Venezuela. Currently, Direct Relief volunteers are providing emergency medical supplies commonly requested after earthquakes, including wound care, surgical supplies, antibiotics, and field medic packs to equip first responders and search-and-rescue crews. Since it is a national organization, it is not accepting donations of certain supplies, but New Jersey residents can visit the website to donate money directly to the earthquake response efforts. To donate directly, click here.
Earthquake Relief in Guttenberg
Guttenberg’s Mayor Wayne Zitt and the Town Council are collecting donated supplies to help those in need following the earthquakes in Venezuela. If you are in the Guttenberg area and looking for a way to help, they are collecting first-aid supplies, basic medical supplies (new and unopened), bottled water, non-perishable food, baby formula, personal hygiene items, blankets and bedding, tents, flashlights, and batteries. Donations can be dropped off at 6808 Park Avenue, Guttenberg, or at 217 71st Street, Guttenberg. To donate directly, click here.
Fundacion de Venezuela
Fundacion de Venezuela, a non-profit based in Woodland Park, has been supporting Venezuelan communities for years. The organization focuses on helping those in need in Venezuela through donations and immigration counseling. Its main activity is Boxes of Help, which are packages containing medical and school supplies, food, clothing, and other essential items that are sent to Venezuela for those who lack access to them. Fundacion de Venezuela always accepts donations of medical supplies, adult and baby diapers, antihistamines, flu and cough medicine, painkillers, baby formula, clothes, and school supplies. These donations can be sent to 528 McBride Avenue, Woodland Park. In addition, the organization is always in need of funds to ship the Boxes of Help. To donate directly, click here.
Hoboken Thrift Store Donation
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Even small businesses are reaching out to help Venezuela from afar. The Hoboken Thrift Store is raising money for Doctors Without Borders, a charity organization that sends health care workers to places in need across the globe, including areas affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela. From July 1st to July 3rd, all proceeds from store purchases will go directly to Doctors Without Borders to aid the foundation’s relief efforts. To donate directly, click here.
I Love Venezuela Foundation GoFundMe Page
The I Love Venezuela Foundation is part of We Love Foundation Inc., a nonprofit charity dedicated to helping those in need worldwide. The foundation works through partnerships with other global organizations, such as Global Empowerment Mission and Venezuelan nonprofits, as well as with on-site teams. I Love Venezuela has created a GoFundMe page for New Jersey residents to donate. All proceeds go toward purchasing supplies needed to provide assistance, including food, medical assistance, hygiene kits, temporary shelter, transportation, and direct support for affected families. To donate directly, click here.
New Jersey Businesses Accepting Donations
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Communities across New Jersey are finding ways to help families in Venezuela. Multiple businesses in the state are accepting donations for Venezuelans affected by the earthquakes. Specific donation lists may vary by business, but the general list includes medical supplies, first-aid items, non-perishable food, baby formula, hygiene products, diapers, blankets, batteries, flashlights, clothing, and other essentials. To check for updates on donation drives, you can visit the Con Venezuela website or each business’s social media pages.
- Cavany Foods | 235 Grand Street, Jersey City
- Jam Cakery | 326 5th Street, Jersey City
- La Gran Sabana | 6315 Park Avenue, West New York
- Band H Skincare | 186 Fulton Street, New Milford
- Zetta’s Arepas Bistro | 516 Anderson Avenue, Cliffside Park
- Merey Venezuelan Cuisine | 128 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park
Support Families Affected by Venezuela Earthquake – GoFundMe Page
Riccia Fernandez is a Trenton resident originally from Venezuela, whose family has been affected by the earthquakes. Riccia has created a GoFundMe page to help these families affected by the earthquakes. Proceeds go directly to them so that they can afford to purchase things such as food and clean drinking water, clothing and shoes, essential household supplies and hygiene items, medications and medical supplies, especially for elderly family members, temporary shelter, and other emergency necessities. To donate directly, click here.
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