Matta Cafe Launches Week-Long Fundraiser for Colombia Earthquake Relief
Matta Cafe in Portland, OR, is hosting a week-long fundraiser to support relief efforts in Colombia following a devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake. Owner Aura Matta is donating 10% of all cafe sales to the Red Cross in Colombia to aid…
Portland, OR, August 14, 2026 —
Matta Cafe, located in Portland, Oregon, has announced a week-long fundraising initiative to support relief efforts in Colombia following a recent 7.4 magnitude earthquake. The devastating seismic event has prompted local businesses to contribute to aid organizations working to assist those affected by the disaster.
Owner Aura Matta is spearheading the cafe’s contribution. For the duration of the fundraiser, Matta Cafe will be donating 10% of all its sales directly to the Red Cross in Colombia. This contribution is intended to provide assistance to individuals and communities impacted by the earthquake.
The Red Cross in Colombia is actively involved in providing emergency relief, including shelter, medical aid, and essential supplies to those displaced or injured by the earthquake. The specific details regarding the timeline of the fundraiser at Matta Cafe were not provided, nor was the projected amount of the donation.
Matta Cafe has not specified which dates the week-long event will encompass. Further information regarding the cafe’s fundraising activities and the total amount raised is expected to be released following the conclusion of the initiative.
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