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Faith Community Rallies for Venezuela Earthquake Relief
4 Jul
Summary
- Los Angeles Archdiocese parishes are collecting emergency supplies for Venezuela.
- Non-perishable foods, hygiene items, diapers, and medicines are urgently needed.
- Recovery efforts for Venezuela are expected to take a considerable amount of time.
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles is mobilizing its parishes and schools to provide critical aid to Venezuela following recent earthquakes. This initiative, led by local Venezuelan priests like Father Miguel Acevedo of Saint Paul's Catholic Church in South Los Angeles, focuses on collecting essential supplies.
Parishioners and volunteers are actively involved in sorting donations, which include non-perishable foods, vital hygiene items, diapers, and medicines. These efforts are spearheaded by community members who express a deep sense of shared humanity and responsibility.
Father Acevedo highlighted that the recovery process for the affected areas will be extensive and prolonged. He stressed that the faith community's commitment extends beyond immediate relief, aiming to provide sustained support throughout the long journey of rebuilding.
