Colorado Venezuelans organize relief drive after earthquakes

Back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela Wednesday left hundreds dead and thousands injured. The United States is mobilizing immediate resources as part of a government-wide response. As crews search for survivors, one Colorado business is turning their heartbreak into action.

Go Navy Shipping Services in Arvada has launched a donation drive to collect supplies for people impacted by Wednesday’s earthquakes.

For Alex Sanchez, owner of Go Navy Shipping Services, the disaster hits home.

Sanchez and his wife, Karla, were born in Venezuela and still have family there. He said they are safe, but many people lost homes and access to basic necessities…

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