GBH News highlighted the response of the Venezuelan community in Massachusetts following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and the efforts organized across the state to support affected individuals and families.
The report specifically features the Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts (VAM), which called on the broader Latino community to join humanitarian relief efforts and contribute to a coordinated response to the emergency.
In the article, Katiuska Valiente, a member of VAM, emphasized the importance of taking immediate action in the face of a tragedy of this magnitude and explained how the community in Massachusetts was coming together to coordinate a more effective response and provide meaningful support to those most in need.
GBH News also reported on the collaboration between VAM and Casa Venezuela New England to provide guidance and support to families seeking information about relatives in affected areas, helping facilitate communication and connect them with organizations and authorities working directly in Venezuela.
The coverage also reflects the concerns of members of the Venezuelan community in Massachusetts and expressions of solidarity from state officials in response to the magnitude of the emergency.
For VAM, this mobilization reflects our commitment to supporting our community, building partnerships, and coordinating efforts to provide meaningful assistance to those facing emergency situations.
We thank GBH News for bringing visibility to the solidarity of the Venezuelan community in Massachusetts and to the efforts being made to support families affected in Venezuela.
Source: GBH News
Published: June 26, 2026
Author: Marilyn Schairer
Read the original article →https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-06-26/venezuelans-from-mass-respond-with-assistance-after-earthquakes-rock-their-homeland
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