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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A number of community organizations are coming together to collect essential supplies for Jamaica, following the severe impact of Hurricane Melissa.

“We consider ourselves one family, and in the face of such a disaster, it becomes deeply personal,” shared Evie Larmond-Louden, a dedicated volunteer and leader with Tampa CARES.
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