One Woman’s Grief Sparks Global Aid | Des Moines News

Yele Montana, living in Iowa, turned her grief into action after devastating earthquakes in Venezuela claimed lives in her extended family. With her apartment now a bustling donation hub, she’s rallying the Venezuelan and Mexican communities in Iowa to collect essential supplies—powdered milk, vitamins, sunscreen, fans—and ship them to Alta Vista, her hometown, which has received minimal aid. Amid overwhelming community support and her own emotional pain, Montana is working tirelessly to find the most affordable shipping method, still accepting donations and urging drop-offs after 2 PM. Her story is a moving testament to how one person’s suffering can ignite a global wave of compassion and practical aid. 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/4b25eb40055f42de