How you can help Japan

1000s are confirmed dead and many more are missing after the devastating earthquake and tsunami hit Japan this past week. The disaster has left the region in ruin and in need of help. Here are several of the organizations working on relief and recovery in the region and requesting donations:

• Bloomingdale's Chestnut Hill is inviting shoppers to Dine out. Help out. Show your love for Japan. On Tuesday, March 29, 100% of the proceeds (net sales tax) from Daikanyama and Forty Carrots at Bloomingdale’s Chestnut Hill will be donated to the American Red Cross International Relief Fund to provide assistance to victims of the Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami. Reservations at Daikanyama are preferred. Please call 617-630-6701. Open 11:30am–9:30pm. Forty Carrots is first come, first served. Open 10am–8pm

• The American Red Cross International Relief Fund is stationed in the affected areas. Text REDCROSS to 90999 from your cell phone to donate $10.00 to the Red Cross. Click here to donate.
  
   
• The Salvation Army has been in Japan since 1895 and is currently providing emergency assistance to those in need. To contribute, text 'JAPAN' or 'QUAKE' to 80888 to make a $10 donation. Click here to donate.
  
   
• Global Giving is taking donations that go toward several charities that have sent emergency relief workers to the pacific area. You can go to www.globalgiving.org and click on 'Japan Earthquake' and Tsunami Relief Fund. Choose from an amount of $25, $50 or $75 dollars and click "give now. " Click here to donate.
  
   
• The International Medical Corps are putting together relief teams that will bring supplies to those most in need. You can text MED to 80888 from any mobile phone to give $10 or go to their website . Click here to donate.
  
   
• The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee is sending relief to the affected areas. You can go to www.jdc.org and click on "Donate to JDC's Japan/Pacific Emergency Relief Fund." Click here to donate.
  
   
• You can access other organizations and charities that are providing assistance through Network for Good at Networkforgood.org
  
   
• AmeriCares - Delivering medicines, medical supplies and aid to people in crisis around the world.