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Bay Area business owners collect donations to help Venezuela earthquake survivors
By Stephanie Rothman at KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· June 27, 2026
· 1 min read
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Local business owners are stepping up to help communities in Venezuela hit hard by back-to-back magnitude 7-plus earthquakes this week. The death toll has risen to more than 900 people. Joanna Torres is the owner of Arepas Latin Cuisine and other companies in the Bay Area....
Key takeaway The death toll has risen to more than 900 people.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The Bay Area's response to the Venezuela earthquakes is a testament to the region's strong sense of global community, particularly among local business owners with international ties. Joanna Torres, owner of Arepas Latin Cuisine, is among those leading the charge, leveraging her connections to Venezuela to collect donations and provide aid. With a significant number of employees in Venezuela, Torres' efforts are not only humanitarian but also personal. The Bay Area's diverse business community, with its many international connections, is well-positioned to make a meaningful impact in global disaster relief efforts. As the region's business owners continue to collect donations and provide support, it will be worth watching how their efforts are coordinated with other local organizations and initiatives to maximize their effectiveness. The success of these efforts will depend on the ability of local businesses and organizations to work together to provide targeted and sustained support to those affected by the earthquakes.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Local business owners are stepping up to help communities in Venezuela hit hard by back-to-back magnitude 7-plus earthquakes this week. The death toll has risen to more than 900 people. Joanna Torres is the owner of Arepas Latin Cuisine and other companies in the Bay Area....
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