DORAL, FL – Today, Senator Ashley Moody joined the Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) and South Florida community volunteers to help pack boxes of aid bound for Venezuela following the recent devastation due to earthquakes in the country.
“Florida stands with the Venezuelan people. Justin and I were inspired by the dedicated and passionate volunteers that gathered to donate and assemble aid for the Venezuelan people reeling from the devastating earthquakes. I’m grateful for this administration’s quick response, resource deployment, and rescue operations. My office will continue to stand ready to assist those in need of help following this tragedy,” said Senator Ashley Moody.
BACKGROUND:
- Tens of thousands of people still remain missing following the devastating earthquakes in the country.
- Senator Moody and her husband Justin joined GEM and the South Florida community to assemble aid packages bound for Venezuela. This aid included canned food, water, temporary household items, medical supplies, baby products, and pet food.
- GEM was founded in Doral, Florida, and is a leading international humanitarian organization that provides rapid disaster relief and long-term recovery assistance to communities affected by natural disasters, humanitarian crises, and conflict. GEM delivers life-saving aid and essential resources while promoting resilience, rebuilding communities, and advancing sustainable recovery efforts around the world.
- Americans in need of consular assistance can call:
- +1-202-501-4444 (Abroad)
- +1-888-407-4747 (U.S.)
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