Japan earthquake and tsunami: How to help

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Not sure if Cheepy wants to do anything official but I found this concerning today's tragedy and thought I would share.

Japan was hit by one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded Friday, spawning a tsunami that hit the the island's east coast, killing hundreds of people. Many more are missing or injured. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude-8.9 quake was the biggest to hit Japan since record-keeping began in the late 1800s, AP reports.
Below are organizations that mobilize relief efforts for countries hit by disasters.

AMERICAN RED CROSS: Emergency Operation Centers are opened in the affected areas and staffed by the chapters. https://american.redcross.org/site/Donation2?idb=0&5052.donation=form1&df_id=5052.

GLOBAL GIVING: Established a fund to disburse donations to organizations providing relief and emergency services to victims of the earthquake and tsunami. http://www.globalgiving.org/projects/japan-earthquake-tsunami-relief/.

SAVE THE CHILDREN: Mobilizing to provide immediate humanitarian relief in the shape of emergency health care and provision of non-food items and shelter. http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official_Site.htm.

OXFAM USA: Oxfam is poised to respond if disaster strikes vulnerable countries in its path. http://www.oxfamamerica.org/

AMERICARES: Emergency team is on full alert, mobilizing resources and dispatching an emergency response manager to the region. http://www.americares.org/ .

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. http://www.convoyofhope.org/.

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. http://www.internationalmedicalcorps.org/

SHELTER BOX: The first team is mobilizing to head to Japan and begin the response effort. http://www.shelterbox.org/

THE SALVATION ARMY

  • Donate online at donate.salvationarmyusa.org
  • Call 1-800-SAL-ARMY
  • Text the words “Japan” or “Quake” to 80888 to make a $10 donation. (Please ensure that you respond “YES” to the Thank You message you receive.)

Background: The Salvation Army has been at work in Japan since 1895, operating more than 80 centers there, including two hospitals and four Children’s homes. The Salvation Army has nearly 200 officers, 3,000 members and just under 1,000 employees already at work in Japan.

UMCOR is the United Methodist Committee on Relief. 100% of all donations go to relief efforts. UMCOR overhead is covered by the church so 100% of donations go to the designated projects/relief efforts.

About UMCOR: http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/about/

Main UMCOR page: http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/

Donations for Japan (Pacific Emergency): http://secure.gbgm-umc.org/donations...m?code=3021317


For those considering donating yet not sure where you feel your dollars are best used, I recommend checking out Charity Navigator. They do a good job showing how each charity spends your dollar (supporting programs vs. admin and fund raising expenses) to make sure your donation accomplishes what you mean it to.

Here's a link to their page specific to charities serving the Japan earthquake and tsunami:
http://www.charitynavigator.org/inde...view&cpid=1221
 
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are all those links 100% Certified (meaning is it better to give to one of them then the other )

dont feel like giving to someplace that keeps like 50% of the cash and just gives the other 50%... want my entire 100% going to help
 
And unstickied. These links send you to a Non Profit Referral site. Looks like they take a cut of your donation before it even reaches the charity of your choice. I suggest reading the fine print before donating any cash through these links.
 
[quote name='daphatty']And unstickied. These links send you to a Non Profit Referral site. Looks like they take a cut of your donation before it even reaches the charity of your choice. I suggest reading the fine print before donating any cash through these links.[/QUOTE]


Sorry about that I just saw this on Yahoo and figured they were legit sites.

I have updated the information to go directly to the websites.
https://american.redcross.org/site/Donation2?idb=0&5052.donation=form1&df_id=5052
 
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[quote name='WeaponX2099']Slidecage makes a valid point. Good job.
[/QUOTE]

First time ever. Seriously though, he is right. Do your research before donating.
 
[quote name='daphatty']And unstickied.[/QUOTE]
ROFL mmk

If anyone wants to fly me out to Japan I can help with whatever need some help.

I can also shelter females between the ages of 18-26.
 
As sad as it is to say, there will be some shady "charities" coming out of the woodwork. Avoid them and make sure you get your money to a legitimate place.
 
[quote name='Dead of Knight']First time ever. Seriously though, he is right. Do your research before donating.[/QUOTE]

just another sign that the year 2012 is the end :)

really though probally just go though red cross
 
[quote name='WeaponX2099']Slidecage makes a valid point. [/QUOTE]

Even a blind squirrel finds a nut every now and then.
 
Can we add the Salvation Army to the OP? They've opened some shelters for the displaced and are trying to get closer to the devastation but that's a bit difficult with roads being out and whatnot.


  • Donate online at donate.salvationarmyusa.org
  • Call 1-800-SAL-ARMY
  • Text the words “Japan” or “Quake” to 80888 to make a $10 donation. (Please ensure that you respond “YES” to the Thank You message you receive.)

Background: The Salvation Army has been at work in Japan since 1895, operating more than 80 centers there, including two hospitals and four Children’s homes. The Salvation Army has nearly 200 officers, 3,000 members and just under 1,000 employees already at work in Japan.
 
For those looking for people in Japan there is a search for people form on google only downer is that they keep your information on file for everyone to see including your email. So anyone can see it then you might get spammed. Almost did this searching for a friend. He lives in Norita prefecture but he was ok.
 
Are the Japanese big on keeping mammal pets of any kind? Dogs? Cats? Anyone know of any organizations doing anything to help pets there? I'm sure tons of animals died with the tsunami. I'm sure most people couldn't give a shit less about the animals when people are missing, dying, waiting to be rescued, and are in need of food and water but people are stewards of animals when we choose to keep them, so I figure maybe some organization might be interested in trying to get pets food/water/care. I didn't see anything on the ASPCA's website. And as much as I dislike PETA, I didn't see anything there either.
 
[quote name='kodave']Are the Japanese big on keeping mammal pets of any kind? Dogs? Cats? Anyone know of any organizations doing anything to help pets there? I'm sure tons of animals died with the tsunami. I'm sure most people couldn't give a shit less about the animals when people are missing, dying, waiting to be rescued, and are in need of food and water but people are stewards of animals when we choose to keep them, so I figure maybe some organization might be interested in trying to get pets food/water/care. I didn't see anything on the ASPCA's website. And as much as I dislike PETA, I didn't see anything there either.[/QUOTE]

Yes they are. I think cats more than dogs because dwellings are a lot smaller there. I was thinking about this too.
 
For those considering donating yet not sure where you feel your dollars are best used, I recommend checking out Charity Navigator. They do a good job showing how each charity spends your dollar (supporting programs vs. admin and fundraising expenses) to make sure your donation accomplishes what you mean it to.

Here's a link to their page specific to charities serving the Japan earthquake and tsunami:
http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=1221
 
So my sup wants me to tell my club to do a penny drive because we are not allowed to raise any real money.................dude WHAT? you want me to raise 1000 pennies per student (900) so we can send that to Japan ?!?!?!?!? ARE YOU fuckING NUTS!?!?! No fucking way I am raising 900k pennies. And we are suppose to count that in an hour... I am all for a good cause but my sup is nuts to think the bank will count it for us.
 
[quote name='kodave']Are the Japanese big on keeping mammal pets of any kind? Dogs? Cats? Anyone know of any organizations doing anything to help pets there? I'm sure tons of animals died with the tsunami. I'm sure most people couldn't give a shit less about the animals when people are missing, dying, waiting to be rescued, and are in need of food and water but people are stewards of animals when we choose to keep them, so I figure maybe some organization might be interested in trying to get pets food/water/care. I didn't see anything on the ASPCA's website. And as much as I dislike PETA, I didn't see anything there either.[/QUOTE]

Found this info a few minutes ago after seeing a CNN tv report about the dog in Sendai that wouldn't leave his doggy pal. Japanese reporters found them and they were later brought to vets apparently.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3TM9GL2iLI

info about what WorldVets.org is doing and how to donate:

http://worldvets.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=203

CNN article link from WorldVets.org

http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/17/japan.animal.rescue/

There's also a facebook page regarding Japan Earthquake Animal Rescue and Support.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Japan-Earthquake-Animal-Rescue-and-Support/207835229228979?ref=ts
 
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