Coral Gables Collecting Donations for Venezuela Earthquake Relief

The City of Coral Gables is collecting donations to support earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela through Global Empowerment Mission (GEM). Residents, businesses, and community partners are invited to donate new, unopened emergency relief supplies from June 30 through July 6, between 8 am and 7 pm, at any of the city’s four fire stations.

Donations will be accepted from June 30 through July 6, from 8 am to 7 pm.

Fire Station 1: 2151 Salzedo St. Coral Gables, FL 33134
Fire Station 2: 525 S. Dixie Highway Coral Gables, FL 33146
Fire Station 3: 11911 Old Cutler Road Coral Gables, FL 33156
Firehouse 4: 1345 Sunset Drive Coral Gables, FL 33143

Accepted items include nonperishable food, canned proteins such as chicken and Vienna sausage, canned fruits and vegetables, snack bars, crackers, chips, cases of water, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, toilet paper, wet wipes, diapers, children’s hygiene products, flashlights, batteries, lanterns, and small portable radios. Spring water, clothing, used household items, loose non-boxed goods, and cash donations will not be accepted. Financial donations should be made directly through Global Empowerment Mission.

Residents dropping off donations are asked not to block fire station bay doors, emergency access areas, driveways, or roadways. In addition to the collection drive, Coral Gables Fire Rescue Division Chief Louis Fajardo has deployed with South Florida Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 2 to assist with rescue operations in Venezuela.