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Los Angeles Venezuelans collect aid after deadly earthquake as business owner searches for missing parents
By Andres Gutierrez at FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
Full Arepas, on Seventh Street near Hill Street, is accepting donations through Tuesday for people affected by the deadly earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela last week. Owner Kelly Montano said her parents are missing near Caracas.
Key takeaway Owner Kelly Montano said her parents are missing near Caracas.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The effort to collect aid at Full Arepas on Seventh Street near Hill Street demonstrates the strong ties between Los Angeles ' Venezuelan community and their homeland. As the owner, Kelly Montano, searches for her missing parents near Caracas, her business has become a hub for locals to contribute to the relief efforts. This initiative showcases the city's diverse business landscape, where entrepreneurs like Montano are not only contributing to the local economy but also playing a vital role in supporting global communities in need. The fact that donations are being accepted through Tuesday suggests a sense of urgency and a desire to act quickly to support those affected by the earthquakes. As the community comes together to support Venezuela, it will be worth watching how other local businesses and organizations respond to this crisis and whether they will follow suit in collecting aid and providing support.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Full Arepas, on Seventh Street near Hill Street, is accepting donations through Tuesday for people affected by the deadly earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela last week. Owner Kelly Montano said her parents are missing near Caracas.
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