[Rotary] Fw: ShelterBox Is Responding to Devastating Earthquakes in Venezuela

Wed Jun 24 08:26:48 PDT 2026

Also agree that these earthquakes have caused much devastation and now is
the time for Rotarians to provide immediate aid if they are able to.
Donna

On Fri, Jun 26, 2026 at 7:26 AM J Gary Hopper via Rotary <
rotary at lists.mcn.org> wrote:

> I agree Jeff, Because of our club's uncertain financial status, this would
> be a way to contribute individually. Until we learn more our financial
> status we can always review the budget to see what could be used
> for disaster relief for these victims.
> G
>
> On Thu, Jun 25, 2026 at 5:32 PM Jeffry Stubbs via Rotary <
> rotary at lists.mcn.org> wrote:
>
>> Hi, everyone, the earthquake disaster in Venezuela is far worse than
>> reported to far. If you would like to help out, Shelterbox is a good
>> organization linked to Rotary and they would be glad to have your support.
>>
>> Jeff Stubbs
>> P.O. Box 1360 Mendocino, CA 95460
>> Home phone 707-593-1409
>> I phone 707-536-6190
>>
>>
>> ----- Forwarded Message -----
>> *From:* Kerri Murray <kmurray at shelterboxusa.org>
>> *To:* Jeffry Stubbs <jeffrystubbs at yahoo.com>
>> *Sent:* Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 12:09:11 PM PDT
>> *Subject:* ShelterBox Is Responding to Devastating Earthquakes in
>> Venezuela
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>> *Powerful earthquakes have devastated northern Venezuela. ShelterBox is
>> responding. (Photo by Manaure QUINTERO / AFP via Getty Images)*
>>
>> Dear Jeffry,
>>
>> Two powerful earthquakes measuring *7.2 and 7.5 magnitudes* have struck
>> Venezuela’s northern coast, leaving communities devastated. More than *188
>> people have lost their lives, over 1,500 have been injured, and tens of
>> thousands of families are expected to need emergency shelter and essential
>> household items.* A state of emergency has been declared as rescue
>> efforts continue.
>>
>> *ShelterBox is responding alongside our local partner, CADENA.*
>> Together, we are conducting rapid assessments to identify the greatest
>> shelter needs and prepare emergency shelter and essential aid for families
>> affected by the earthquakes. We have extensive experience supporting
>> families after major earthquakes, including in Türkiye and Syria, Morocco,
>> and most recently Mindanao in the Philippines, where our teams are actively
>> responding today.
>>
>> Our prepositioned emergency aid in Panama and Barbados, including shelter
>> kits, tents, solar lights, blankets, mosquito nets, cooking equipment, and
>> other essential items, allows us to move quickly when disaster strikes.
>>
>> We have responded across the region before, including after Hurricane
>> Beryl devastated Grenada in 2024, and we stand ready to provide families in
>> Venezuela with the emergency shelter and essential support they urgently
>> need.
>>
>> Your support makes this possible. ShelterBox relies on the generosity of
>> private donors to deliver life-saving aid wherever disaster strikes. Please
>> make an emergency gift today to help families in Venezuela and others
>> affected by disasters around the world access the shelter and essential aid
>> they need to begin recovering.
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>> With gratitude,
>>
>> Kerri Murray
>>
>> President, ShelterBox USA
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>> families in Venezuela and to others affected by disasters and conflict
>> wherever the need is greatest.*
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