The need in Japan is vast and immediate. Millions have been left homeless, and food, fresh water, shelter and clothing are in short supply in northern Japan. 
A number of recognized organizations are taking donations to help. We strongly encourage you to make a donation today to help those in desperate need:
AMERICAN RED CROSS: Emergency Operation Centers are opened in the affected areas and staffed by the chapters. This disaster is on a scale larger than the Japanese Red Cross can typically manage. Donations to the American Red Cross can be allocated for the International Disaster Relief Fund, which then deploys to the region to help. Donate here.
GLOBALGIVING: Established a fund to disburse donations to organizations providing relief and emergency services to victims of the Japan earthquake and tsunami. Donate here.
SAVE THE CHILDREN: Mobilizing to provide immediate humanitarian relief in the shape of emergency health care and provision of non-food items and shelter. Donate here.
SALVATION ARMY: The Salvation Army has been in Japan since 1895 and is currently providing emergency assistance to those in need. Donate here.
AMERICARES: Emergency team is on full alert, mobilizing resources and dispatching an emergency response manager to the region. Donate here.
CONVOY OF HOPE: Disaster Response team established connection with in-country partners who have been impacted by the damage and are identifying the needs and areas where Convoy of Hope may be of the greatest assistance. Donate here.
INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS: Putting together relief teams, as well as supplies, and is in contact with partners in Japan and other affected countries to assess needs and coordinate our activities. Donate here.
SHELTER BOX: The first team is mobilizing to head to Japan and begin the response effort. Donate here.
JAPANESE RED CROSS SOCIETY: The Japanese Red Cross Society is urging those outside of Japan to make donations to their local Red Cross agency. “If your national society doesn’t collect donations or you wish to send your donations directly to the Japanese Red Cross Society, please direct your funds to the following bank account. If you need the receipt of your fund, please state so clearly in the comment section of the bank transfer order. All of the funds received under this account will be transferred to the Distribution Committee, which is formed by the local government of the disaster-affected prefecture and to be distributed directly among the affected population of earthquake and tsunami.” Donate here.
Name of Bank: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.Name of Branch: Ginza
Account No.: 8047670 (Ordinary Account)
SWIFT Code: SMBC JP JT
Payee Name: The Japanese Red Cross Society
Payee Address: 1-1-3 Shiba-Daimon Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
OTHER EFFORTS: Tire Review is working to put together a moreextensive list of legitimate relief organizations assisting the peoplein northern Japan. We will add those groups to this list as we findthem. Please check back often, and encourage your friends and family tomake donations, as well.
