#NerdsUnite: Opportunities to help Japan
Wow - crazy overwhelming reading all of the news about the devastation in Japan. Incredibly heartbreaking. Just saw @sacca tweet this out for those interested in helping out.
Apple has a channel on iTunes available to donate to the Red Cross Japan Relief fund here.
The American Red Cross also takes donations by texting REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 US via your phone bill in the USA, 30333 in Canada to donate $10 CA, 57500 in Ireland to donate €5. You can also call 1-800-RED-CROSS in the USA.
South By SouthWest is putting their influence to work. You can donate here or text your donation to 90999.
The Lions Clubs International are providing $1.25 Million for relief in Japan. See donation options here.
Architecture for Humanity has a plan to support translational shelters, health clinics, schools, hospitals and more. Donate here.
The Salvation Army is currently assisting efforts to feed, house and provide disaster assistance in Japan. You can donate online here or text Japan or Quake to 80888 to make a $10 US donation via your phone bill.
The International Medical Corps is also sending relief teams, medical and food supplies to the region. Visit the website or call 1-800-481-4462 to help.
Save The Children is working to provide food and medical care here. In the USA you can text JAPAN to 20222 to donate $10US. You can also call 1-800-728-3843.
Shelterbox is on the ground in Japan already with a team assessing needs. You can donate to their efforts here or text Shelter to 20222 to make a $10 US donation to their efforts.
Oxfam is also providing assistance here.
AmeriCares is sending an emergency team and disaster relief expert. You can donate to their efforts here.
Doctors Without Borders are currently assessing post-quake needs. You can donate to their efforts here.
Global Giving is helping out with efforts and is accepting donations here.
Google has a crisis response page with a link to a people finder here.
The Help Japan poster, a beautiful and poignant image found on BoingBoing can be purchased here. All profits go to help the relief effort.
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For the entire TNTML community, our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Japan during this time of need.