KC Soccer Fans Unite to Help Venezuela Earthquake Victims

Soccer fans in Kansas City are channeling their World Cup spirit into helping earthquake survivors halfway across the world.

Heart to Heart International, a relief organization based in Lenexa, Kansas, is hosting "Kicks for Kits" on Saturday, July 11. The event invites volunteers to assemble essential hygiene kits for families impacted by deadly earthquakes in Venezuela.

The gathering runs from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 11550 Renner Blvd. in Lenexa. Volunteers are encouraged to wear their favorite World Cup team's colors while they work.

"We're calling on soccer fans to step up, jump into the action, and help us assemble essential hygiene kits for families in need," said Kim Carroll, CEO of Heart to Heart International. The organization sees a natural connection between the global unity celebrated during the World Cup and the spirit of serving others.

The earthquakes in Venezuela killed more than 1,900 people and injured at least 10,000 more. Another 12,000 people lost their homes in the disaster.

More than a dozen health facilities suffered damage, creating urgent needs for medical help, medicine, and basic supplies. Heart to Heart is working to fill these gaps with both on-ground support and shipments of essential items.

The Ripple Effect

This volunteer event shows how local action can make a global difference. By combining the joy of World Cup season with hands-on service, Kansas City residents are proving that community spirit extends far beyond city limits.

Each hygiene kit assembled will provide basic necessities to families struggling in the aftermath of disaster. These simple items restore dignity and health during the most challenging times.

Heart to Heart is also accepting monetary donations at hearttoheart.org for those who cannot attend the event. Every contribution helps expand the organization's ability to respond to families in crisis.

Two hours of volunteer time can transform lives thousands of miles away.