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<div>On June 24, 2026, two devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing widespread destruction across Caracas, La Guaira, and surrounding communities. 
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<div>Hundreds of families have lost loved ones, thousands have been injured, and countless others have been displaced from their homes.
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<div>Hospitals are overwhelmed, critical infrastructure like Simón Bolívar International Airport has been severely damaged, and communities are facing an urgent need for food, clean water, medical care, and shelter.
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<div>For many, this tragedy is deeply personal.
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<div>At <strong>Newgard Development Group</strong>, Venezuela is more than a place on a map. It is a huge part of our heritage. It is where many of our families began their journeys before building lives here in South Florida. Like so many members of Miami’s Venezuelan community, we have spent years watching loved ones face extraordinary challenges from afar.
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<div><strong>Today, those challenges have become even greater.</strong>
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<div>This fund was created for anyone who wants to help but may not be able to do so directly. 
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<div>Together, we can provide meaningful support to the families and communities now facing one of the most difficult moments in recent memory.
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<div>To maximize the impact of every contribution, Newgard will match every dollar donated through this campaign, dollar-for-dollar, up to $12,500.
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<div><strong>Who We’re Partnering With</strong>
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<div>Donations made through this page go directly to LATAM Freedom &amp; Development Foundation, a verified 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 82-1317545). LATAM FDF’s ongoing work focuses on supporting women and children — including nutrition programs for children and recovery/training support for women. 
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<div>In response to the earthquakes, they have expanded their efforts to provide local assistance in Venezuela with emergency food, water, and medical support, assist with rescue efforts, and care for children separated from their families, including working to reunite them with loved ones.
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<div><a href="https://www.amaifdf.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Foundation Website</a> 
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<div><strong>How It Works</strong>
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<div>Donations made through this page go directly to LATAM Freedom &amp; Development Foundation, a verified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 82-1317545).
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<div>Newgard will match every dollar raised through this campaign, up to $12,500, through August 1st, 2026 OR until the matching commitment is fully reached.
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<div>Funds will support relief efforts including emergency food assistance, clean drinking water, medical care, hygiene supplies, temporary shelter, and other critical resources for affected families.
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<div>LATAM Freedom &amp; Development Foundation is actively responding on the ground in Venezuela, delivering aid directly to those who need it most.
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<div>Campaign updates, fundraising progress, and confirmation of Newgard’s matching contribution will be shared throughout the initiative.
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<div>The headlines will eventually move on, but recovery will take months and years. Every donation made through this campaign will be doubled and will help provide direct relief to families working to rebuild their lives.
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<div>Thank you for standing with Venezuela.
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<div><strong>Frequently Asked Questions</strong>
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<div><strong>Where does my donation go?</strong>
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<div>All donations made through this page go directly to LATAM Freedom &amp; Development Foundation, a verified nonprofit organization. Newgard does not receive, manage, or hold donor funds.
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<div><strong>How does the Newgard matching contribution work? </strong>
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<div>Newgard will independently match the total amount raised through this campaign, dollar-for-dollar, up to the stated matching commitment, and send those funds directly to LATAM Freedom &amp; Development Foundation.
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<div><strong>How will I know the matching contribution was made? </strong>
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<div>We will provide updates through this page and Newgard’s communication channels confirming the amount raised and the matching contribution once it has been delivered. 
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<div>You can follow their ongoing relief work and see how contributions are being used on Instagram at @latamfdf
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<div>For updates on this campaign and Newgard’s matching contribution, follow us on Instagram at @Newgardgroup
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<div><strong>Closing Statement</strong>
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<div>For those of us with family, friends, and roots in Venezuela, this is more than a news story. It is personal.
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<div>Every donation represents a family that will receive support, a community that will continue rebuilding, and a reminder that they are not facing this alone.
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<div>Thank you for standing with Venezuela during this difficult time.
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<div>Your generosity, compassion, and support will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected.
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