Community Corner
Organizations in Region Providing Support for Japan, Donations Needed
After the massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan last week, several organizations from the area are lending a helping hand.
Please see list below for ways to financially contribute to the relief effort supporting victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan on March 11.
American Red Cross of the National Capital Area
8550 Arlington Blvd
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Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone: 703-584-8700
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Visit the Web site or text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10.
“Their donation will go to support relief efforts for the earthquake in Japan and tsunami throughout the Pacific.”
228 W. Lexington St.
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Phone: 888-277-7575
"Catholic Relief Service personnel throughout the Pacific are standing ready to assist those affected by the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan early Friday morning."
1023 15th Street, NW, 12th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-232-5784
"This project will disburse funds to organizations providing relief and emergency services to victims of the earthquake and tsunami. GlobalGiving is working with International Medical Corps, Save the Children, and other organizations on the ground."
Visit the Web site or text JAPAN to 50555 to donate $10.
PO Box 630728
Baltimore, MD 21263-072800
Phone: 1-800-SAL-ARMY
“A number of Salvation Army territories have informed IHQ of financial and prayer support for the Army's relief effort in Japan.”
Text the words JAPAN or QUAKE to 80888 to donate $10. Send your check, marked “Japan earthquake relief” to The Salvation Army World Service Office International Relief Fund.
P.O. Box 9716
Federal Way, WA 98063-9716
Phone: 1-866-730-3919
"Your gift will help us rush emergency supplies like life-saving food, clean water, medical supplies, and shelter to those who need it most in the aftermath of the disaster in Japan."
Network for Good provides a list of charities you can contribute to, as well as more information about non-profits and tips on donating.
7920 Norfolk Avenue, Suite 520
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: 888-284-7978
If you know of an organization in Upper Marlboro that's also contributing, please e-mail the editor Marcus J. Moore at marcus.moore@patch.com and we'll add it here.