How to donate to Japan

How to donate to help victims of the devastating tsunami:

Red Cross:

Canadians wishing to help support relief efforts underway in Japan are encouraged to contribute by donating online, calling 1-800-418-1111 or contacting their local Red Cross office.

Cheques should be made payable to the Canadian Red Cross, earmarked “Japan Earthquake/Asia-Pacific Tsunami” and mailed to the Canadian Red Cross National Office, 170 Metcalfe Street, Suite 300, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2P2.

As of today, Canadians can donate to the Society via text messaging. Donors interested in this option must simply text REDCROSS to 30333 and a one-time donation of $5 for the Haiti Earthquake fund will be added to their mobile phone bill. The charge will be posted once the donor responds to a confirmation text. Text messaging donations are available in $5 increments*.

*Standard messaging rates and additional fees may apply to donation texts. All charges are billed by and payable to the mobile service provider. The service is available on most carriers. Donations are collected for the benefit of the Canadian Red Cross by the Mobile Giving Foundation and subject to the terms found at www.mobilegiving.ca. Donors can unsubscribe at any time by texting STOP to 30333.

GlobalGiving

You can donate to relief efforts in Japan by visiting their website.

Oxfam:

Visit the Oxfam website to donate to tsunami victims.

CARE:

CARE offices in Asia are on high alert and have ensured that staff are informed of the tsunami warnings and other related developments. In the Philippines, CARE’s partner organization has assisted five villages on the coast to evacuate inhabitants.

Steveston Cares – Japan Earthquake/Tsunami Relief Fund Walk

The Steveston, BC Rotary Club is organizing a fundraising walk on Sunday, March 20, from 10am-2pm. For more information, visit their website.

CARE’s emergency staff is currently standing by and will continue to be ready to assist should the tsunami hit the coasts of developing nations such as Indonesia or Papua New Guinea.

Visit the website to donate.

Rose Charities:

Rose Charities Canada, in partnership with AMDA Japan (Association of Medical Doctors in Asia) is accepting donations for victims of the disaster in Japan.

Visit the website to donate.

Contacting friends and family:

Those worried about Canadian friends or family who may have been affected by the earthquake are asked to call 1-800-387-3124, or email sos@international.gc.ca.

Steveston Communtiy Society