Colombian American Association Launches Major Donation Drive for Western Colombia Earthquake Relief
The Colombian American Association (ASOCOL) in Tampa is organizing a large-scale donation drive to send earthquake relief supplies to western Colombia. The effort, led by ASOCOL president Martha Gallagher, is collecting essential items like construction helmets, heavy-duty gloves, batteries, flashlights,…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 15, 2026 —
The Colombian American Association (ASOCOL) in Tampa has initiated a significant donation drive aimed at providing essential relief supplies to communities affected by recent earthquakes in western Colombia. The organization is calling on the public to contribute vital items needed for disaster response and recovery efforts.
Spearheading the initiative is ASOCOL president Martha Gallagher. Collection of donations is primarily centered at Casa 21 restaurant, where a range of critical supplies are being gathered. These include construction helmets, heavy-duty gloves, batteries, flashlights, tents, and blankets. The specified items are intended to directly support rescue operations and provide immediate shelter and necessities for those displaced by the seismic events.
Once collected, the donated goods will be transported to Miami. From there, they will be shipped to the disaster-stricken areas in western Colombia. This logistical step ensures that the contributions reach the intended recipients efficiently.
In addition to the main collection point in Tampa, ASOCOL has established supplementary collection sites in Sarasota and Orlando. This expansion aims to broaden participation and facilitate easier donation drop-offs for residents in these surrounding areas. The full scope of the relief operation and specific details regarding the affected regions were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Haley Zarcone on www.tampabay28.com, see more information here.
