Help for Japan

In the wake of any natural disaster, including 9/11’s terrorist attacks, Hurricane Katrina and Haiti’s earthquake, we have come together to help those victims. The latest need is in Japan, in the wake of earthquakes and tsunamis. Here’s a list of donors and how to donate:

Corporations:타 Chicago-based Boeing and its employees will contribute $2 million to the American Red Cross.

타 The Verizon Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Verizon, will match Verizon employee contributions to the American Red Cross, Save the Children and World Vision for relief efforts, up to $1,000 per employee. Verizon Wireless customers can make a $10 donation to their choice of 10 nonprofit organizations by texting the specific word to the organization#146;s designated short code: ADRA Relief: text SUPPORT to 85944; American Red Cross Relief: text RED CROSS to 90999; Convoy of Hope: text TSUNAMI or SUNAMI to 50555; GlobalGiving: text JAPAN to 50555; International Medical Corps: text MED to 80888; Mercy Corps: text MERCY to 25383; Salvation Army: text JAPAN to 80888; Save the Children Federation: text JAPAN or TSUNAMI to 20222; World Relief Corp. of National Association of Evangelicals: text WAVE to 50555; World Vision, Inc.: text 4 JAPAN or 4 TSUNAMI to 20222.

타 Chicago-based United and Continental Airlines will provide a one-time mileage bonus to members of Mileage Plus and OnePass who contribute to American Red Cross. Members who give a minimum of $50 will receive 250 bonus miles and those who contribute $100 or more will be rewarded with 500 bonus miles.

Organizations:타 The Japanese Chamber of Commece Industry of Chicago will be conducting a fundraising drive to help with recovery efforts. For details, visit jccc-chi.org or call (312) 245-8344.