Several prominent international charities are accepting donations for Japan’s earthquake relief efforts, but many local organizations have stepped up to the plate too. Here’s a roundup of Bay Area organizations we’ve found that have set up relief funds or are hosting benefits to help Japan in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and tsunami.
Ebisu, one of San Francisco’s oldest Japanese restaurants, will donate some of its profits toward earthquake relief.
The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California has set up an earthquake relief fund.
The Japantown Merchants Association is accepting donations for earthquake relief at all area Union Bank locations, under the reference Japan Earthquake Relief Fund.
There is a benefit planned for April 13 for Japanese relief efforts featuring DJ Kentaro at Public Works in San Francisco, with all proceeds going to Global Givings Japan Earthquake and Tsunami relief fund.
The Japan Exchange & Teaching Program Alumni Association of Northern California (JETPAA) has set up a relief fund.
San Francisco-based Give2Asia has set up a Japan Earthquake & Tsunami fund.
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