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Music is how we remember we belong to each other. On July 25th, under the palapa at Upper Buena Vista, we gather for Venezuela. The room is donated. The sound is donated. The music is donated. Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) carries every ticket and donation dollar straight to the ground, where it becomes food, water, and shelter for families rebuilding their lives.
Tickets Available: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a-night-for-venezuela-eduardo-castillo-live-at-palapa-miami
Schedule:
- Doors Open: 8:00 PM
- Show Time: 9:00 PM
184 NE 50th Terrace, Miami, FL 33137, USA
Parking: Uber/Lyft recommended: Limited street parking
Limited seating available — early booking strongly encouraged. Please arrive on time. Late arrivals (more than 15 minutes after show start) may be reseated in available sections.
@eduardocastilllo is a Venezuelan-born musician and composer who helped pioneer Tulum’s live music scene, co-founded the global hospitality brand Habitas, and has long championed music as a force for connection and change. Known for fully improvised performances that weave live vocals into organic electronic soundscapes, he brings a one-night-only journey to the Palapa - this time in service of his homeland, with the music supporting Venezuela’s recovery. @upperbuenavista @palapamiami
Texas Flood Response Update | Texas Hill Country
Conan Scott, Director of Operations for GEM USA Southwest, is reporting from the front lines of the ongoing flooding across the Texas Hill Country.
GEM responded immediately to last summer’s catastrophic flash floods that claimed more than 130 lives. Since then, our teams have remained on the ground, helping families, homeowners, and local businesses rebuild. Now, just 12 months later, many of those same communities are facing devastating losses once again.
Over the past 48 hours, GEM USA Southwest has:
• Distributed emergency beverages and hygiene kits to shelters.
• Conducted damage assessments for impacted businesses.
• Coordinated volunteers to begin muck-outs, debris removal, and heavy equipment operations.
• Prepared to launch emergency Cash Card distributions beginning tomorrow.
Our teams are actively assessing the hardest-hit communities to identify the most urgent needs and determine the next phase of our response.
Recovery is only beginning, and these communities need our support now more than ever.
To learn more about GEM’s Texas flood response or to support our mission, visit the link in our bio. #Texas #Floods #GEMUSASouthwest
🚨 TEXAS FLOOD RESPONSE UPDATE 🚨
Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) USA Southwest ground teams are actively deploying across the Texas Hill Country in response to the devastating flooding.
Our teams are conducting rapid assessments to identify the hardest-hit communities and determine the most urgent humanitarian needs. As this situation continues to evolve, we will provide ongoing updates on our response efforts.
For the latest information, please visit GEM.org.
ACTIVE SHELTERS
📍 Bandera County
• Silver Sage Senior Center
803 Buck Creek Drive, Bandera, TX 78003
• Lakehills United Methodist Church
150 Ave J, Lakehills, TX 78063
📍 Bexar County
• UTSA Student Union Building
1 UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249
📍 Kendall County
• Boerne ISD Central Offices
235 Johns Road, Boerne, TX 78006
📍 Medina County
• Medina County Fair Hall
733 FM 462 North, Hondo, TX 78861
📍 Uvalde County
• Uvalde County Fairplex
215 Veterans Lane, Uvalde, TX 78801
• Sabinal ISD
409 W. Cullins Ave, Sabinal, TX 78881
⚠️ FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING
Flash flooding remains possible across portions of Southwest and West Texas as additional rounds of heavy rainfall move through the region.
Forecasts indicate an additional 1–3 inches of rain, with isolated areas receiving more than 4 inches. This could lead to dangerous flash flooding, rising rivers and creeks, flooded roadways, low-water crossings, and significant impacts in flood-prone and urban areas.
If you are in an affected area:
• Follow guidance from local emergency officials.
• Never drive through flooded roadways.
• Monitor local weather alerts and be prepared to move to higher ground if necessary.
Our thoughts are with every family and first responder impacted by this ongoing emergency. GEM remains committed to supporting affected communities throughout this response.
#TexasFloods #HillCountry #DisasterRelief #GEMUSASouthwest #GlobalEmpowermentMission
Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) was honored to receive the Community Game Changer Award from the @marlins and the @loandepotpark #Foundation. Our sincere gratitude to the entire Marlins organization for standing with #GEM and supporting our humanitarian response following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela. Your commitment demonstrates the powerful impact that can be achieved when the sports community, businesses, nonprofits, and volunteers unite behind a common purpose. Together, we’re proving that compassion, collaboration, and community partnerships can truly change lives.
This recognition belongs to every volunteer, donor, corporate partner, and community organization that answered the call to help. Together, we’ve already delivered 15 cargo planes of life-saving humanitarian aid, and we remain fully committed to supporting the people of Venezuela throughout the long recovery ahead.
This mission will be a long one, and we’ll need continued support. Learn more and help by visiting the link in our bio.
Yesterday marked a significant milestone, a joint civil-military effort in which @ussouthcom & @marines @24meu unloaded humanitarian supplies directly from a U.S. landing craft cushion vessel (LCAC) with GEM @globalempowermentmission leading the ground distribution to 2,112 individuals. Special thanks to the Venezuelan diaspora.
To date, GEM & @welove_foundation has served over 67,000 Venezuelans, brought in 12 cargo planes consisting of 699 pallets weighing a total of 389 Metric tons of aid.
@deptofwar @welove_foundation @usembassyve @statedept
Historic Humanitarian Deployment in #Venezuela
On July 8, 2026, a senior United States diplomatic and agricultural delegation participated in a historic humanitarian operation in La Guaira, Venezuela, alongside GEM President, @michaelcapponi & the @globalempowermentmission @welove_foundation teams. This deployment marked the successful execution of GEM’s 11th consecutive large scale direct aid distribution in the country.
Key Dignitaries in Attendance:
John Barrett, Chargé d’Affaires, U.S. Embassy Caracas @usembassyve.
Ryan Shrum, Senior Bureau Official, @statedept Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance
Luke Lindberg, Under Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Brittany Kelm, @WhiteHouse Senior Policy Advisor, the National Energy Dominance Council
Operational Impact:
Scope: 27 pallets containing 1,755 specialized GEM humanitarian kits.
Reach: Direct assistance delivered to 4,387 families in Maiquetía. Over 55,000 Venezuelan earthquake survivors served to date with full kits. Special thanks to the incredible Venezuelan diaspora for all their support.
Significance: The presence of high-ranking U.S. officials on the ground reinforces the strategic importance of private-public synergy in executing transparent, high-impact humanitarian relief in critical regions.
ALL JOB LISTINGS for GEM LATAM Venezuela are now CLOSED. Thank you.
Updated Needs List: Wednesday, July 8th 🙏🇻🇪❤️
A bird’s-eye view of the humanitarian response unfolding across Venezuela.
Our GEM LATAM ground teams continue delivering life-saving aid to families affected by the devastating earthquakes while expanding daily relief operations across the hardest-hit communities. Thank you to everyone helping make this mission possible.
@bbcnews @globalempowermentmission @globalempowermentmissionlatam @welove_foundation @santichumaceiro @statedept @usembassyve
#Venezuela #EarthquakeRelief #HumanitarianAid #disasterrelief
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Una vista aérea de la respuesta humanitaria que se está desarrollando en toda Venezuela.
Nuestros equipos de GEM LATAM continúan entregando ayuda vital a las familias afectadas por los devastadores terremotos, mientras ampliamos diariamente las operaciones de asistencia en las comunidades más golpeadas.
Gracias a todas las personas que están haciendo posible esta misión.
@bbcnews @globalempowermentmission @globalempowermentmissionlatam @welove_foundation @santichumaceiro @statedept @usembassyve
In the last 48 hours, @globalempowermentmission (GEM), in partnership with I Love Venezuela @welove_foundation supported another 10,000+ earthquake survivors in 2 major distributions: Iglesia Santo Domingo de Guzmán, Tanaguarenas & Catedral San Pedro Apóstol, La Guaira.
* We are fully committed to shipping and delivering over $50 million in aid over the next 6 months. To sustain this long-term commitment, GEM and I Love Venezuela already established a permanent branch in Venezuela, with our new @globalempowermentmissionlatam Headquarters in La Guaira.
* Distributions as these will occur daily throughout all affected areas for months to come.
* As of today, GEM has supported over 30,000 + earthquake survivors with vital essentials.
How You Can Help:
Please donate through the links in our bio. Cash donations are critical to help us mobilize and distribute these supplies efficiently.
@statedept @caritas.venezuela #venezuela
Happy 250th Birthday, America. 🇺🇸
For 250 years, our nation has been defined not only by its strength, but by its willingness to stand beside those facing hardship around the world.
As we celebrate Independence Day with our families and friends, Global Empowerment Mission’s teams remain on the ground in #Venezuela delivering emergency food, clean water, hygiene supplies, shelter materials, and other life-saving aid to families devastated by the recent earthquakes.
Working in coordination with the U.S. @statedept #GEM has established one of the first large-scale humanitarian relief operations inside the country and is building a permanent logistics hub to sustain daily aid distributions.
Today, we celebrate the spirit of America by putting compassion into action. Together, we can continue delivering hope to families who need it most. If you’re able, please consider making an emergency donation through the link in our bio.
Happy Independence Day from the entire Global Empowerment Mission family. GEM.org
Yesterday, @globalempowermentmission (GEM), in partnership with I Love Venezuela @welove_foundation supported over 12,000 earthquake survivors in 2 major distributions: Inmaculado Corazón de María & Capilla Estrella Del Mar.
* We are fully committed to shipping and delivering over $35 million in aid over the next 6 months. To sustain this long-term commitment, GEM and I Love Venezuela is establishing a permanent presence in Venezuela, with our new @globalempowermentmissionlatam Headquarters being set up right here in Caracas.
* Distributions as these will occur daily throughout all affected areas for months to come.
* As of today, GEM has delivered $2.5 M in supplies through 6 cargo planes consisting of 407 pallets weighing 203 Metric tons.
How You Can Help:
Please donate through the links in our bio. Cash donations are critical to help us mobilize and distribute these supplies efficiently.
@statedept @caritas.venezuela #venezuela @usembassyve
Music is how we remember we belong to each other. On July 25th, under the palapa at Upper Buena Vista, we gather for Venezuela. The room is donated. The sound is donated. The music is donated. Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) carries every ticket and donation dollar straight to the ground, where it becomes food, water, and shelter for families rebuilding their lives.
Tickets Available: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a-night-for-venezuela-eduardo-castillo-live-at-palapa-miami
Schedule:
- Doors Open: 8:00 PM
- Show Time: 9:00 PM
184 NE 50th Terrace, Miami, FL 33137, USA
Parking: Uber/Lyft recommended: Limited street parking
Limited seating available — early booking strongly encouraged. Please arrive on time. Late arrivals (more than 15 minutes after show start) may be reseated in available sections.
@eduardocastilllo is a Venezuelan-born musician and composer who helped pioneer Tulum’s live music scene, co-founded the global hospitality brand Habitas, and has long championed music as a force for connection and change. Known for fully improvised performances that weave live vocals into organic electronic soundscapes, he brings a one-night-only journey to the Palapa - this time in service of his homeland, with the music supporting Venezuela’s recovery. @upperbuenavista @palapamiami
Texas Flood Response Update | Texas Hill Country
Conan Scott, Director of Operations for GEM USA Southwest, is reporting from the front lines of the ongoing flooding across the Texas Hill Country.
GEM responded immediately to last summer’s catastrophic flash floods that claimed more than 130 lives. Since then, our teams have remained on the ground, helping families, homeowners, and local businesses rebuild. Now, just 12 months later, many of those same communities are facing devastating losses once again.
Over the past 48 hours, GEM USA Southwest has:
• Distributed emergency beverages and hygiene kits to shelters.
• Conducted damage assessments for impacted businesses.
• Coordinated volunteers to begin muck-outs, debris removal, and heavy equipment operations.
• Prepared to launch emergency Cash Card distributions beginning tomorrow.
Our teams are actively assessing the hardest-hit communities to identify the most urgent needs and determine the next phase of our response.
Recovery is only beginning, and these communities need our support now more than ever.
To learn more about GEM’s Texas flood response or to support our mission, visit the link in our bio. #Texas #Floods #GEMUSASouthwest
🚨 TEXAS FLOOD RESPONSE UPDATE 🚨
Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) USA Southwest ground teams are actively deploying across the Texas Hill Country in response to the devastating flooding.
Our teams are conducting rapid assessments to identify the hardest-hit communities and determine the most urgent humanitarian needs. As this situation continues to evolve, we will provide ongoing updates on our response efforts.
For the latest information, please visit GEM.org.
ACTIVE SHELTERS
📍 Bandera County
• Silver Sage Senior Center
803 Buck Creek Drive, Bandera, TX 78003
• Lakehills United Methodist Church
150 Ave J, Lakehills, TX 78063
📍 Bexar County
• UTSA Student Union Building
1 UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249
📍 Kendall County
• Boerne ISD Central Offices
235 Johns Road, Boerne, TX 78006
📍 Medina County
• Medina County Fair Hall
733 FM 462 North, Hondo, TX 78861
📍 Uvalde County
• Uvalde County Fairplex
215 Veterans Lane, Uvalde, TX 78801
• Sabinal ISD
409 W. Cullins Ave, Sabinal, TX 78881
⚠️ FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING
Flash flooding remains possible across portions of Southwest and West Texas as additional rounds of heavy rainfall move through the region.
Forecasts indicate an additional 1–3 inches of rain, with isolated areas receiving more than 4 inches. This could lead to dangerous flash flooding, rising rivers and creeks, flooded roadways, low-water crossings, and significant impacts in flood-prone and urban areas.
If you are in an affected area:
• Follow guidance from local emergency officials.
• Never drive through flooded roadways.
• Monitor local weather alerts and be prepared to move to higher ground if necessary.
Our thoughts are with every family and first responder impacted by this ongoing emergency. GEM remains committed to supporting affected communities throughout this response.
#TexasFloods #HillCountry #DisasterRelief #GEMUSASouthwest #GlobalEmpowermentMission
Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) was honored to receive the Community Game Changer Award from the @marlins and the @loandepotpark #Foundation. Our sincere gratitude to the entire Marlins organization for standing with #GEM and supporting our humanitarian response following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela. Your commitment demonstrates the powerful impact that can be achieved when the sports community, businesses, nonprofits, and volunteers unite behind a common purpose. Together, we’re proving that compassion, collaboration, and community partnerships can truly change lives.
This recognition belongs to every volunteer, donor, corporate partner, and community organization that answered the call to help. Together, we’ve already delivered 15 cargo planes of life-saving humanitarian aid, and we remain fully committed to supporting the people of Venezuela throughout the long recovery ahead.
This mission will be a long one, and we’ll need continued support. Learn more and help by visiting the link in our bio.
Yesterday marked a significant milestone, a joint civil-military effort in which @ussouthcom & @marines @24meu unloaded humanitarian supplies directly from a U.S. landing craft cushion vessel (LCAC) with GEM @globalempowermentmission leading the ground distribution to 2,112 individuals. Special thanks to the Venezuelan diaspora.
To date, GEM & @welove_foundation has served over 67,000 Venezuelans, brought in 12 cargo planes consisting of 699 pallets weighing a total of 389 Metric tons of aid.
@deptofwar @welove_foundation @usembassyve @statedept
Historic Humanitarian Deployment in #Venezuela
On July 8, 2026, a senior United States diplomatic and agricultural delegation participated in a historic humanitarian operation in La Guaira, Venezuela, alongside GEM President, @michaelcapponi & the @globalempowermentmission @welove_foundation teams. This deployment marked the successful execution of GEM’s 11th consecutive large scale direct aid distribution in the country.
Key Dignitaries in Attendance:
John Barrett, Chargé d’Affaires, U.S. Embassy Caracas @usembassyve.
Ryan Shrum, Senior Bureau Official, @statedept Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance
Luke Lindberg, Under Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Brittany Kelm, @WhiteHouse Senior Policy Advisor, the National Energy Dominance Council
Operational Impact:
Scope: 27 pallets containing 1,755 specialized GEM humanitarian kits.
Reach: Direct assistance delivered to 4,387 families in Maiquetía. Over 55,000 Venezuelan earthquake survivors served to date with full kits. Special thanks to the incredible Venezuelan diaspora for all their support.
Significance: The presence of high-ranking U.S. officials on the ground reinforces the strategic importance of private-public synergy in executing transparent, high-impact humanitarian relief in critical regions.
ALL JOB LISTINGS for GEM LATAM Venezuela are now CLOSED. Thank you.
Updated Needs List: Wednesday, July 8th 🙏🇻🇪❤️
A bird’s-eye view of the humanitarian response unfolding across Venezuela.
Our GEM LATAM ground teams continue delivering life-saving aid to families affected by the devastating earthquakes while expanding daily relief operations across the hardest-hit communities. Thank you to everyone helping make this mission possible.
@bbcnews @globalempowermentmission @globalempowermentmissionlatam @welove_foundation @santichumaceiro @statedept @usembassyve
#Venezuela #EarthquakeRelief #HumanitarianAid #disasterrelief
————————————-
Una vista aérea de la respuesta humanitaria que se está desarrollando en toda Venezuela.
Nuestros equipos de GEM LATAM continúan entregando ayuda vital a las familias afectadas por los devastadores terremotos, mientras ampliamos diariamente las operaciones de asistencia en las comunidades más golpeadas.
Gracias a todas las personas que están haciendo posible esta misión.
@bbcnews @globalempowermentmission @globalempowermentmissionlatam @welove_foundation @santichumaceiro @statedept @usembassyve
In the last 48 hours, @globalempowermentmission (GEM), in partnership with I Love Venezuela @welove_foundation supported another 10,000+ earthquake survivors in 2 major distributions: Iglesia Santo Domingo de Guzmán, Tanaguarenas & Catedral San Pedro Apóstol, La Guaira.
* We are fully committed to shipping and delivering over $50 million in aid over the next 6 months. To sustain this long-term commitment, GEM and I Love Venezuela already established a permanent branch in Venezuela, with our new @globalempowermentmissionlatam Headquarters in La Guaira.
* Distributions as these will occur daily throughout all affected areas for months to come.
* As of today, GEM has supported over 30,000 + earthquake survivors with vital essentials.
How You Can Help:
Please donate through the links in our bio. Cash donations are critical to help us mobilize and distribute these supplies efficiently.
@statedept @caritas.venezuela #venezuela
Happy 250th Birthday, America. 🇺🇸
For 250 years, our nation has been defined not only by its strength, but by its willingness to stand beside those facing hardship around the world.
As we celebrate Independence Day with our families and friends, Global Empowerment Mission’s teams remain on the ground in #Venezuela delivering emergency food, clean water, hygiene supplies, shelter materials, and other life-saving aid to families devastated by the recent earthquakes.
Working in coordination with the U.S. @statedept #GEM has established one of the first large-scale humanitarian relief operations inside the country and is building a permanent logistics hub to sustain daily aid distributions.
Today, we celebrate the spirit of America by putting compassion into action. Together, we can continue delivering hope to families who need it most. If you’re able, please consider making an emergency donation through the link in our bio.
Happy Independence Day from the entire Global Empowerment Mission family. GEM.org
Yesterday, @globalempowermentmission (GEM), in partnership with I Love Venezuela @welove_foundation supported over 12,000 earthquake survivors in 2 major distributions: Inmaculado Corazón de María & Capilla Estrella Del Mar.
* We are fully committed to shipping and delivering over $35 million in aid over the next 6 months. To sustain this long-term commitment, GEM and I Love Venezuela is establishing a permanent presence in Venezuela, with our new @globalempowermentmissionlatam Headquarters being set up right here in Caracas.
* Distributions as these will occur daily throughout all affected areas for months to come.
* As of today, GEM has delivered $2.5 M in supplies through 6 cargo planes consisting of 407 pallets weighing 203 Metric tons.
How You Can Help:
Please donate through the links in our bio. Cash donations are critical to help us mobilize and distribute these supplies efficiently.
@statedept @caritas.venezuela #venezuela @usembassyve
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