- Members of the Colombian community in Utah have launched a fundraising drive to aid earthquake victims in Colombia.
- The 7.4-magnitude quake in the Chocó region has left more than 250 dead and widespread destruction.
- Donations are directed to the Colombian Red Cross to ensure timely assistance.
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah may now be home for thousands of expatriate Colombians and others of Colombian descent.
But those in the community still feel a strong connection to the country and have launched a fundraising drive to help their compatriots affected by the powerful earthquake that shook Colombia on Monday.
“We’re all Colombians after all, and we have people we know who are affected, and from here it’s a little easier to support and help them,” said Steven Rodriguez, who’s helping lead the effort with others in the Colombian community. Colombians in Utah have “more economic stability” and wherewithal to help…