Williamsburg Cafe Mobilizes Relief Efforts Following Venezuelan Earthquakes

In the wake of two major earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, a Williamsburg business has transformed its daily operations to support disaster relief. Lulla’s, a daytime cafe located at 169 Graham Ave., has become a focal point for volunteer activity aimed at assisting those affected by the disaster.

According to reports, the seismic events resulted in a significant loss of life, with an estimated 5,000 fatalities and thousands of injuries reported. The initiative is being spearheaded by Ivo Diaz, who owns both Lulla’s and the nearby Venezuelan restaurant Casa Ora, located at 148 Meserole St.

While the specific nature of the volunteer work being conducted at the Graham Avenue site remains broad, the transition of the cafe into a community hub highlights the local response to the international tragedy. Diaz reportedly began organizing the effort shortly after the news of the earthquakes emerged while he was watching a broadcast on June 24.

As the situation in Venezuela continues to develop, the restaurant has shifted its focus toward coordinating aid. Community members looking to support the ongoing relief efforts are encouraged to monitor the cafe’s updates for information on how to contribute to the volunteer initiatives currently underway in North Brooklyn.