Chicago Steps Up to Aid Venezuela Earthquake Victims | Chicago News

Chicago’s La Tiendita, a free store originally for Venezuelan migrants, is now a lifeline for earthquake victims in Venezuela, collecting meds, hygiene kits, and rescue gear. Volunteers and groups like the Illinois Venezuelan Alliance are rallying donations—250 boxes headed to Miami for onward delivery—and urging both goods and cash, since shipping costs are steep. With Venezuela already reeling from crisis, this grassroots effort, fueled by personal stories like Dani Salazar’s cousin trapped in rubble, shows how community solidarity can stretch across borders to deliver hope. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d940c7d001516e99