~*~ Very special thanks to 'Help_Japan' at LiveJournal.com for compiling this list of ways to help with relief efforts! ~*~


(1) SUPPORT VIA ITUNES & TUMBLR & TWITTER

** 1,000 Cranes for Tsunami Relief: Donate 5 USD and receive a clay crane charm. Donate 10 USD and receive the charm + a personalized thank you letter disguised inside a paper crane. More information here -> http://bit.ly/fOL3gs

** Apple iTunes is allowing donations to be made via the iTunes Store. 100% of all donations are being sent to the American Red Cross. More information here -> http://lat.ms/e4UNKX

** viaSQUARED: Donating 0.01 USD for every reblog, 0.01 USD for every like, and 0.05 USD for every new follower. All proceeds go to the American Red Cross. More information here -> http://bit.ly/gUJeT9


(2) DONATE VIA TEXTING

** The American National Red Cross: Text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate 10 USD to its Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami relief fund. Message and data rates may apply. More information here -> http://bit.ly/UGJd

** The Canadian Red Cross: Text ASIA to 30333 to donate 5 USD to its Japan Earthquake/Asia-Pacific Tsunami relief fund. More information here -> http://bit.ly/glGo5Q

** Convoy of Hope (religious charity): Text TSUNAMI to 50555 to donate 10 USD to Convoy of Hope’s Disaster Response efforts. More information here -> http://bit.ly/eYlsvN

** The International Medical Corps: Text MED to 80888 to donate 10 USD to its relief fund. More information here -> http://bit.ly/c7F2Sh

** Operation Blessing International (religious charity): Text BLESS to 50555 to give 5 USD to OBI for Disaster Relief. More information here -> http://bit.ly/hm9cJr

** The Salvation Army (religious charity) provided immediate response with its on-site units: Text JAPAN or QUAKE to 80888 to donate 10 USD to its relief fund. More information here -> http://bit.ly/6E8c4b

** World Vision: Text 4JAPAN to 20222 to donate 10 USD to its Japan relief fund. More information here -> http://twitter.com/#!/WorldVisionUSA



(3) DONATE TO VETTED FUNDS [Listed in alphabetical order.]

~~ Note: It is recommended that you donate to aggregate funds - such as Network for Good, Charity Navigator, and Paypal - so that your donation may be sent via more secure channels. ~~

** The American Humane Association has set up an Animal Emergency fund for animals in need in Japan -> http://bit.ly/fOImrW

** The American National Red Cross has set up this fund at causes.com: Help Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami Victims (Over 40,000 USD raised so far.) -> http://bit.ly/fHKLga

** AmeriCares is mobilizing its resources and dispatching relief experts to Japan. Donations are currently being accepted here, at the bottom of the page -> http://bit.ly/fGP2Fz

** The Australian Red Cross has set up a Japan and Pacific Disaster Appeal 2011 fund. The ARC will not deduct more than 10% of any donation for an international appeal to cover appeal and administration costs -> http://bit.ly/emcJBI

** The British Red Cross has set up a Japan Tsunami Appeal fund. The Japanese Red Cross has agreed to accept donations from donors in the UK -> http://bit.ly/gXFEw7

** The Canadian Red Cross has set up a Japan Earthquake/Asia-Pacific Tsunami relief fund -> http://bit.ly/fdrCHm

** Charity Navigator provides a current list of charities providing relief to Japan -> http://bit.ly/e9HE0F

** Convoy of Hope (religious charity) is currently monitoring and making preparations. More information and donation link provided here -> http://bit.ly/eYlsvN

** Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is sending two three-person teams to the Iwate and Miyagi prefectures in Japan. More information on its efforts and how to donate -> http://bit.ly/hz00UM

** First Giving has set up a Japan Disaster Relief Fund -> http://bit.ly/em5eeq

** Global Giving has set up a Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund (Over 460,000 USD raised so far.)-> http://bit.ly/eh3FS5

** The International Medical Corps is responding and putting together relief teams. They are accepting Japan earthquake/tsunami-specific donations here -> http://bit.ly/ghRlrc

** The International Rescue Committee is currently on standby alert. Information on how to make general donations here -> http://bit.ly/ifIe4q

** Japan Society of New York has set up a Japan Earthquake Relief Fund -> http://bit.ly/bpdQKU

** Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City is currently accepting Japan earthquake/tsunami-specific donations, 100% of which will be allocated to disaster relief efforts -> http://1.usa.gov/4S0m02

** Mercy Corps is gathering donations for its overseas partner, Peace Winds in Japan, which currently has personnel on the ground distributing emergency relief -> http://bit.ly/hIjMY3

** Network For Good has set up a Help Survivors of Japan Quake & Tsunami fund that will forward donations to any charities on its compiled list. Currently-responding charities include: American Red Cross, Americares, Global Giving, Oxfam USA, and Save the Children -> http://bit.ly/h1EKwy

** Operation Blessing International (religious charity) is partnering with Humedica to dispatch an emergency medical team. They are accepting Japan earthquake/tsunami-specific donations here -> http://bit.ly/hm9cJr

** Operation USA is gathering monetary donations and bulk corporate donations of medical supplies to aid Japan -> http://bit.ly/f3PVU8

** Paypal has set up a Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief fund, where you can donate via Paypal to the following organizations: American Red Cross, AmeriCares, Hands On Tokyo, Global Giving, Operation Blessing International, Salvation Army, Save the Children, and World Vision -> http://bit.ly/enQoMg

** Save the Children has set up a Children's Emergency Fund -> http://bit.ly/gIt6qF

** The ShelterBox Response Team is already en route to Japan. General donations are currently accepted in the following countries:

~ Canada -> http://bit.ly/fUlrP3
~ United Kingdom -> http://bit.ly/5m5q2p
~ United States -> http://bit.ly/5Q2V5s

(If you are making a personal donation as a UK taxpayer, the Government will match at least 25% extra.)

** UNICEF has set up a Japan earthquake and tsunami relief fund -> http://bit.ly/ighJR8

** World Vision is prepared to deploy members to affected areas. They are accepting donations here -> http://bit.ly/eJp73X

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