The Problem: 7.4 earthquake in Japan today follows March 11's larger 9.0 earthquake and tsunami. 28,000 people are dead or missing from the first incident. Half a million remain homeless. Large parts of northern Japan are without electricity.
(In comparison to Japan's 9.0, the famous San Francisco 1906 quake is estimated to have been 7.9 to 8.25.)
Who: Salvation Army
Why are they special? They were already in the country (for 116 years) when the disaster struck. They operate 80 centers, 2 hospitals and 4 children's homes. They are providing survivors with food and water. They are also working on medium to long-range support, including possibly temporary accomodations and household goods and equipment.
Where: Japan
Started: 1895
General site: March 24 blog
Link to help: Text "Japan" or "Quake" to 80888 to donate $10 or via credit card here.
Deductible? Yes
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