Japan

Because I relentlessly stalk my stats I know that I have hits from Japan. To the people in Japan, you are in my thoughts and prayers. To my reader(s) from Japan, I hope that you are somewhere safe and that you, your friends and family came through in safety.

For all the rest of us who want to know what we can do to help here is a list of several places we can donate.

• Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Humanitarian Services Yes, this is my church, so I'm putting it there first. But it's a good link because we already have resources in the area and can quickly mobilize to help. We don't just help Mormons, we help all people around the world.
• International Red Cross This site is to donate to all their services in general. This is the American Red Cross donation site.
• Text for help. If you use any of the cell carriers you can text REDCROSS to 9099 for a $10 donation.
• This article has several sites to visit to help.

This site has been set up to help people in Japan to find their loved ones and get back with them. If you have friends who are American citizens traveling in or around Japan and you haven't yet heard from them call the US State Department at 1-888-407-4747.  For American military personnel go here. I have since heard that all US military personnel are safe and are deploying to help in any way they can.

As I find more places to donate or give aid through I will post them.