We at Suisun City Patch thought this was a message worth repeating.
The earthquake in Japan and tsunami that followed left thousands displaced from their homes and caused an estimated billions of dollars in damage. With the overflow of images of the devastation and destruction, one might feel helpless. There is something that we can do to aid the thousands that have been misplaced by the disaster, however, and it can take less than a minute.
The Salvation Army makes it simple for you to make a donation to help Japan get the aid it needs. Here are a couple of ways that you send your support.
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- Send a text message- Probably the easiest way to send your help, texting “Japan” to 80888, will make a $10 donation to relief efforts.
- Go online to www.salvationarmy.usawest.org and designate your gift to Japan Earthquake/Tsunamis’
- Call 1-800-SAL-ARMY and designate your gift to Japan Earthquake/Tsunamis’
- Mail a check with “Japan Earthquake/Tsunamis” in the memo to:
The Salvation Army World Service Office
International Relief Fund
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PO Box 630728
Baltimore, MD 21263-0728
It is important to note that Salvation Army is not currently accepting in-kind donations to send to disaster victims, because the cost to send items is so expensive. The organization would much rather use monetary donations to purchase the needed supplies that would then be distributed in the areas most needed.
CHECK BEFORE YOU GIVEUnfortunately, natural disasters bring out all kinds of requests for donations. Many are legitimate, but not all. Here’s a list of nonprofit organizations with handy online tools for checking the reputation of charitable organizations. If you’re unsure of a group asking for your help, these are ways you may be able to learn more.