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A magnitude 7.8 earthquake devastated parts of southeastern Turkey and Syria Monday, toppling buildings and uprooting civilians.
The death toll from the destruction has exceeded 7,200 and is expected to climb due to freezing temperatures and subsequent aftershocks.
In response, local organizations are pitching in as New England’s Turkish and Syrian populations raise money to help their home countries. Here are local and worldwide fundraisers and donation opportunities that need support.Supply drives
The Turkish Consulate is collecting donations from cash, to clothes, and blankets in two Massachusetts cities. The full list of requested items can be found here.
Donation sites include Freerange Market in Medford, located at 325 Rivers Edge Drive, or the Turkish Consulate General in Boston, located at 31 Saint James Avenue.
Local organizer Cenk Emre wrote on Facebook that the organization is sending goods to Turkey daily, and the shipments “will continue until there is no further need.” Further donation information can be found here.
This student-run cultural organization is running a fundraiser and supplies drive on Boston University’s campus.
