08/21/2026
Our team went back to Global Empowerment Mission (GEM)—this time, to support relief efforts for Colombia as well as Venezuela.
On August 10, 2026, a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, taking hundreds of lives and leaving families and communities facing loss, displacement, and the long work of rebuilding.
Since then, our team has come together across locations and borders, with team members contributing from Orlando, Minnesota, Miami, and Colombia—each in the way they could.
For us, the impact has been deeply personal. One of our own was in one of the cities hit hardest when the earthquake struck. Since then, she has been collecting donations and helping directly in her community. Her example stayed with us and reminded us that support can take many forms.
Some people can give money. Some can donate supplies. Some can give a few hours of their time. Members of our team spent time at GEM packing and preparing relief supplies, while others supported the effort from their own communities.
There is no single right way to help. What matters is showing up in the way you can.
For those looking for a place to start, Global Empowerment Mission is actively supporting relief efforts in Colombia. Monetary donations help GEM respond quickly to the most urgent needs, and volunteering your time can make a difference too.
www.globalempowermentmission.org/mission/colombia-earthquake/
Moments like this remind us how fragile life can be, how quickly it can change, and how much it matters when people are willing to show up for one another.
There are many ways to help. These were ours.
To everyone finding theirs, thank you. 💛 💙 ❤️