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Johanna Jolá, leader of the solidarity initiative Huellas, is leading a donation collection campaign for families in Eastern Cuba who lost everything after Hurricane Melissa.
On October 31, Jolá made an urgent call through its Facebook page, after receiving direct requests from residents of the eastern area asking for help to alleviate the critical situation affecting thousands of victims.
"After Hurricane Melissa passed, residents in the eastern part of the country suffered severe damage to their homes, resulting in total loss of all their belongings. Huellas has been contacted by local neighbors who have requested assistance. If you want your contribution to make a difference, please contact us at +53 55057111," he wrote.
This Monday, Jolá published a message again on Facebook reaffirming that the “wave of solidarity is still growing” at the Casino Deportivo, where dozens of volunteers and families have joined the initiative.
"It is beautiful when our children come with their magical innocence, demonstrating that a better world is possible," he expressed in his latest post.
The Huellas project is collecting hygiene items, clothing and footwear, winter clothing, blankets, school supplies, toys, canned food, and medications, which will be delivered directly to the affected families, without intermediaries.
“Huellas will personally go to the eastern region to deliver all that has been collected. That is our commitment. Solidarity cannot be blocked,” emphasized Jolá.
This is not the first time Huellas, from Havana, has developed solidarity initiatives with families affected by cyclones in eastern Cuba.
Previously, the activists from the solidarity initiative Huellas launched a campaign on social media to provide assistance to the people affected by the passage of Hurricane Oscar through eastern Cuba.
After Hurricane Melissa passed through eastern Cuba, various expressions of solidarity were activated from the diaspora and within the island.
In the city of Miami, Cubans organized a support network to send food, medicine, and basic goods to those affected, mobilizing volunteers and collecting aid at community points, focusing on direct shipping without intermediaries.
At the same time, within Cuba, spontaneous citizen aid campaigns began to emerge, driven by activists and neighbors concerned about the critical conditions faced by thousands of families.
Toiletries, food, and clothing were collected, with the commitment to personally deliver them to the affected communities in the east, prioritizing assistance without state intervention.
Among the most consistent initiatives, the work of the Methodist Church stands out, which has continued to provide assistance in affected areas.
Through their network of temples and faithful, they have distributed mattresses, food, and essential supplies, also focusing on providing emotional support and spiritual assistance to those affected.
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