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Oakland professor seeks help for his family displaced by deadly Venezuela earthquakes
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by KGO , ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC)
· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
An Oakland professor has launched an online fundraising campaign to help his parents recover after twin earthquakes in Venezuela destroyed their condominium building and displaced family members. "I did actually see that their building did collapse," he said. "I was emotionally very distraught."
Key takeaway "I did actually see that their building did collapse," he said.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The Oakland professor's efforts to support his family in the aftermath of the Venezuela earthquakes resonate with the Bay Area's diverse community, where many residents have strong ties to countries around the world. San Francisco's own experience with earthquakes makes the devastation in Venezuela particularly relatable, and the professor's campaign may inspire others in the area to consider how they can help those affected by disasters abroad. The city's long history of community-driven fundraising and support for international causes suggests that the professor's online campaign may find a receptive audience in San Francisco, where residents are often eager to lend a hand to those in need, whether locally or globally. As the professor works to help his family rebuild, his story may also raise awareness about the challenges faced by Bay Area families with international connections in the face of global disasters.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? An Oakland professor has launched an online fundraising campaign to help his parents recover after twin earthquakes in Venezuela destroyed their condominium building and displaced family members. "I did actually see that their building did collapse," he said. "I was emotionally very distraught."
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