How WE Can Help

Japan needs OUR help! Hundreds of thousands of Japanese people are displaced. Thousands are missing and feared dead. Aftershocks continue. What a way to spend their weekend, huh?

Here is a list of 10 different, LEGAL, nonprofit organizations who are committed to helping the MANY people of Japan. Maybe you can spare $10.00 or more? Please share this information with your family and friends so that the most possible help can be sent directly to the people who are in so very much need today, tomorrow and for the many days, weeks, months to come...

Organizations providing relief resources in Japan

ADRA: Initial $25,000 of aid committed. Assessment team evaluating affected area and preparing broader response. Providing food and shelter for train passengers that are stranded in Tokyo.


AMERICAN RED CROSS: Gifts to the American Red Cross International Relief Fund will support their disaster relief efforts to help those affected by the earthquake in Japan and tsunami throughout the Pacific.

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES Our partners are assessing the needs where the tsunami has caused extensive damage. CRS has programs in the Philippines and Indonesia and works with partners in numerous islands in the Pacific that might be affected. Central American countries where CRS works could also be in danger.

CONVOY OF HOPE: Disaster Response team established connection with in-country partners who have been impacted by the damage and are identifying the needs and areas where Convoy of Hope may be of the greatest assistance.

INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS: Putting together relief teams, as well as supplies, and are in contact with partners in Japan and other affected countries to assess needs and coordinate our activities.

OXFAM USA: Oxfam is poised to respond if disaster strikes vulnerable countries in the tsunami’s path.

REAL MEDICINE FOUNDATION: RMF was founded in 2005 in response to the Asian Tsunami relief efforts. We’re working to see where our funding, resources and expertise will be most effective to those most affected in Japan.

SAVE THE CHILDREN: Mobilizing to provide immediate humanitarian relief in the shape of emergency health care and provision of non-food items and shelter.

SHELTERBOX: ShelterBox responds instantly to natural and man-made disasters by delivering boxes of aid to those who are most in need. The box includes a tent for a family of 10, cooker, blankets, water purification, tool kit and other items survivors need to rebuild their lives in the days, weeks and months following a disaster.

WORLD VISION: World Vision staff members are on high alert, preparing to respond.

Thank you for giving whatever you can afford to give!!!

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