Living Hope Nazarene Church in Langley collects donations for Venezuelan earthquake victims

Living Hope Nazarene Church and members of the Venezuelan community in Langley have been collecting donations to assist earthquake victims in Venezuela. The efforts are part of a broader response to the devastation caused by recent seismic events.

Strong earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale struck near Caracas and La Guaira on June 24, 2026. These quakes, occurring within minutes of each other, caused widespread damage and loss of life. As of July 7, the death toll exceeded 3,530, with nearly 18,000 people left homeless and an equal number injured.

Aid from abroad has been arriving, with the United Nations coordinating relief efforts alongside the Venezuelan government. The UN reported that the earthquakes caused approximately $37 million in damage. In response, local communities have been working together to provide support.

José Romero, originally from Venezuela and a member of the Living Church of the Nazarene in Langley City, noted the community’s collective effort. “We have had different members of the community helping, and yeah, it’s amazing how people locally are responding to it,” he said.

Romero expressed gratitude for the contributions from diverse communities. “We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all members of the diverse communities that have generously contributed to this cause through their donations,” he stated. The church and its members continue to gather resources for shipment to the affected regions.

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