Rescue operations among damaged buildings in Caracas, Venezuela, after two earthquakes struck the region on June 24. Photo by: Jimmy Villalta/VW Pics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
Charlotteans are rallying together to support Venezuelans following two devastating earthquakes struck around 100 miles west of Caracas on June 24.
The big picture: The U.S. Geological Survey issued its highest-level alert, signaling the back-to-back magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes were expected to cause extensive casualties and severe economic damage, Axios' Rebecca Falconer reported.
Manolo's Bakery: You can donate at the bakery itself (4405 Central Ave. Suite C) or via their nonprofit. Bakery owner and immigrant rights advocate Manolo Betancur is looking for a bakery in Venezuela to support, similar to his previous efforts in Ukraine and Western North Carolina.