An Evening of Hope Fundraiser for Tsunami Victims

Roger Williams University in conjunction with the Japan-American Society of Rhode Island is hosting “An Evening of Hope,” devoted to supporting Japan’s tsunami relief.

This important tsunami relief benefit is dedicated to raising funds for Japan’s Yamada Junior High School. Yamada Junior High School is located the lwate Prefecture, and specially selected as the benefit’s recipient by Governor Heita Kawakatsu of Shizuoka Prefecture and Mayor Naoki Ishii of Shimoda, Shizuoka, Japan, the sister city of Newport, Rhode Island. After the tsunami hit Iwate Prefecture, Yamada High School has been used as a shelter for those who lost their homes to the tsunami.

Currently, the school is in critical need of restoration. Funds will also be used to students and teachers whose families and homes were stricken by the quake and tsunami.

Enjoy a cocktail reception, with cultural musical offerings; the breaking of a ceremonial sake drum; and sushi and sake tastings.

Tickets will be available at the door.