How You Can Help Earthquake Tsunami Victims

March 15, 2011 | by Tamar Minassian | posted in In the Know

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How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." Anne Frank

Today it is possible to lend a helping hand with just a text, like, or a tweet. Please send a donation to the victims of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Listed below are some ways you can help.

Text and Donate:
 
  • Text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
The $10 donation will automatically be charged to your phone bill, or donations can be made directly on its Web site.
The Red Cross has also launched a campaign on Causes to raise at least $25,000 for relief efforts.
By logging in to Facebook, you can donate anywhere from $10 to $500 to help Tsunami victims and their families. As of publishing time, the Causes campaign has raised over $119,400 from over 2,700 donors and 4,600 promoters.
 
{Last year, the Red Cross was able to raise over $20 million for Haiti relief through simple text donations.}
 
  • Text JAPAN or QUAKE to 80888 to make a $10 donation to The Salvation Army.
(Make sure to respond “YES” to the Thank You message you receive.) Donations can also be made on the organization’s Web site or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY.

  • Text JAPAN to 50555 to give $10 to Global Giving.
Larger increments can be submitted on Global Giving's website.
{GlobalGiving is working with International Medical Corps, Save the Children, and other organizations on the ground to disburse funds to organizations providing relief and emergency services to victims of the earthquake and tsunami.}
 
 
 
Lady Gaga's charity bracelet, available on her site for $5. "I designed a Japan prayer bracelet. Buy it/donate here and ALL proceeds will go to tsunami relief efforts. Go Monsters" she announced to her 8.8 million Twitter followers.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rebecca Minkoff has started her own Japan relief initiative, donating $100 for every red handbag purchased on her site to the Red Cross. These beautiful bags are a must for every woman. Red is the new black.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
If you would like more information about donating, take a look at Charity Navigator. You will see a list of important giving tips and other helpful information.

“Beauty is acknowledging you are a citizen of the world and understanding the importance of giving back in any way that you can.”  Susan Posnick, Beyond Beauty 2011 blog post

Our love and prayers go out to the families, friends, and victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
 
xx,
tamar minassian


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