Kenosha Community Mobilizes Aid for Colombian Earthquake Victims
The Colombian community in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is organizing a drive to collect essential supplies for victims of a recent devastating earthquake in western Colombia. Donation boxes are set up at El Patio Restaurant and Lomelis in Kenosha for items such…
Milwaukee, WI, August 14, 2026 —
The Colombian community in Kenosha, Wisconsin, has launched a significant drive to collect essential supplies for individuals affected by a recent, devastating earthquake in western Colombia.
Donation collection points have been established at two local businesses: El Patio Restaurant and Lomelis, both located in Kenosha. These locations are accepting a range of critical items to support those impacted by the natural disaster.
Requested items include basic necessities such as bottled water, non-perishable food items, baby formula, hygiene products, and essential first-aid supplies. The initiative aims to provide immediate relief to communities grappling with the aftermath of the earthquake.
The aid effort is being coordinated in collaboration with the Colombian Consulate in Chicago. This partnership is intended to ensure that the collected donations are efficiently and effectively distributed to the people who need them most in the affected regions of Colombia.
The specific date of the earthquake was not provided in the available information. Further details regarding the timeline for the collection drive and the estimated impact of the earthquake were also not immediately available.
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