HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — A Richmond-based organization is mobilizing volunteers and supplies to help Venezuelans recovering from two major earthquakes that killed at least 2,200 people.
The Ven Conmigo Foundation spent the Thursday at a Sandston warehouse preparing humanitarian aid to be shipped to Venezuela. Hundreds of volunteers have contributed food, medical supplies, clothing, and their time over the past few days.
At least 2,200 people have died in the earthquakes, with more than 40,000 still missing.
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Eduin Serrudo, a Venezuelan native, was among those volunteering.
"We're all very grateful," Serrudo said. "Everyone's been very helpful. Every donation has helped a lot. ... Let's get this out and then let's continue because it's gonna be for a long time. It's not a week. It's not two weeks. The whole city came down pretty much, so it's gonna be a while."
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