You’ve seen the images and you’ve heard the stories about the heartbreaking earthquake and tsunami in Japan. In response, ABC National is encouraging its members to donate what they can to the charity of their choice. The organizations listed below are already contributing to the relief effort and could use our support.
If your company has operations in Japan, ABC would like to know what challenges you are facing and what type of assistance is most needed. Email Gail Raiman at ABC, raiman@abc.org, with any information.
In addition, ABC is asking members that are engaged in outreach or relief efforts for the victims of this tragedy to click here and let us know what you are doing.
Opportunities to donate:
Those who want to help can go to www.redcross.org and donate to the Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami. People can also text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation to help those affected by the earthquake in Japan and tsunami throughout the Pacific.
Find your local American Red Cross here.
Donate here.
International Medical Corps
International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. An International Medical Corps emergency response team is on the ground in Japan and is coordinating with local officials to support response efforts and fill gaps.
Learn more about International Medical Corps here.
Donate here.
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat is addressing shelter solutions for those affected by the earthquake. They will assess the damage caused by the earthquake in Japan to help as needed.
Learn more about Habitat for Humanity here.
Donate here.
More information
The Center for International Disaster Information has handled hundreds of thousands of public inquiries related to international emergencies. To learn what items are in most demand and which are not, visit here. For more information on the Center for International Disaster Information here.