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The following is from a resident of Japan, who is well known to people that
have attended the American Embroidery Conference over the years. This is a part of her letter describing the need over there. It seems that donations will reach the critical areas best by following her recommendations. I'm sure a lot of us want to help, but don't know how. I'm posting her letter that I received today giving permission to post this. Gen Hello my name is Cindy Powers. I live in Kyoto Japan. I saw your message on the AEC board and thought I would write you directly. I would be so happy if you helped to publicize the links I gave Dianne for direct aid to the survivors. Donations made directly to the Japanese sites will reach the survivors much faster. If any of your friends are on twitter, they can follow the work being done by Second Harvest under the twitter name @2HJ_en. If there is any other information that you would like to pass on to members of your group, please feel free to write me directly. The survivors need all the help they can get as quickly as they can get it. Regards, Cindy Powers The situation in the northern prefectures is however quite dire. We have had a cold snap and return to winter snow. Although there have been stories in other earthquakes of people being rescued as much as 10 days later, it is now accepted that the freezing temperatures in the last two nights would have killed anybody that had not yet been rescued. The death toll is phenomenal, but all of these people died because of the quake and tsunami. They are not radiation deaths. Among Japanese living in rural areas, there is a heavy predominance of elderly, those who have made it to shelters are often without necessary medicines and there is a lack of food, warm clothing and bedding. I am engaged in food and clothing drives to help these people. If you can help in anyway to publicize some of the donation sites, I would appreciate it. One good site for online donations is: _http://www.jen-npo.org/en/involved/donate1.php_ (http://www.jen-npo.org/en/involved/donate1.php) Another group that is focused solely on feeding people is at: _http://www.2hj.org/index.php/get_involved/donate_money_ (http://www.2hj.org/index.php/get_involved/donate_money) The donations are denominated in multiples of 1,000 yen which equals about $12.25~$12.50 depending on the yen fluctuations. |
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Quilters Newsletter is working with the Japanese Patchwork magazine.
THis was posted on the QN blog. Just a thought. Will get with DH and go through the class samples I have done. Some may end up in Japan. Pati, in Phx Quilters Newsletter has long enjoyed a friendship with Patchwork Tsushin, a leading Japanese quilt magazine. So when Editor in Chief Naomi Ichikawa emailed to say her magazine is collecting comfort quilts for those impacted by the recent earthquake in Japan, we wanted to join the effort. QN will gather quilts from U.S. quiltmakers then forward them to Naomi and her staff, who will deliver them to those in need. (If you live outside the United States, email me as indicated below, and I will provide information on how you can send quilts directly to Naomi.) Here’s how you can be part of this important worldwide response: • Send quilts of any size from baby to adult to: Dana Jones Quilters Newsletter 741 Corporate Circle, Suite A Golden, CO 80401 • Mark your box: “Quilts for Japan.” • Send quilts as soon as possible and no later than April 30, 2011. • Enclose your name, address, phone number, and email address with the quilts. If you have questions, please email Dana Jones. On Mar 20, 8:46*am, "Gen" wrote: The following is from a resident of Japan, *who is well known to people that have attended the American Embroidery Conference over the years. *This is a part of her letter describing the need over there. *It seems that donations will reach the critical areas best by following her recommendations. *I'm sure a lot of us want to help, but don't know how. *I'm posting her letter that I received today giving permission to post this. Gen Hello my name is Cindy Powers. *I live in Kyoto Japan. *I saw your message on the AEC board and thought I would write you directly. *I would be so happy if you helped to publicize the links I gave Dianne for direct aid to the survivors. *Donations made directly to the Japanese sites will reach the survivors much faster. *If any of your friends are on twitter, they can follow the work being done by Second Harvest under the twitter name @2HJ_en. *If there is any other information that you would like to pass on to members of your group, please feel free to write me directly. *The survivors need all the help they can get as quickly as they can get it. Regards, Cindy Powers The situation in the northern prefectures is however quite dire. We *have had a cold snap and return to winter snow. *Although there have been stories in other earthquakes of people being rescued as much as 10 days later, *it is now accepted that the freezing temperatures in the last two nights would have killed anybody that had not yet been rescued. *The death toll is phenomenal, but all of these people died because of the quake and tsunami.. They are not radiation deaths. *Among Japanese living in rural areas, *there is a heavy predominance of elderly, those who have made it to shelters are often without necessary medicines and there is a lack of food, warm clothing and *bedding. *I am engaged in food and clothing drives to help these people. If you can help in anyway to publicize some of the donation sites, I would appreciate it. *One good site for online donations is: _http://www.jen-npo.org/en/involved/donate1.php_ (http://www.jen-npo.org/en/involved/donate1.php) Another group that is focused solely on feeding people is at: _http://www.2hj.org/index.php/get_involved/donate_money_ (http://www.2hj.org/index.php/get_involved/donate_money) The donations are denominated in multiples of 1,000 yen which equals about $12.25~$12.50 depending on the yen fluctuations. |
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On 21/03/2011 14:04, Polly Esther wrote:
I've pondered 'how to help' a lot and decided to contribute through what's categorized as a 'faith based' organization. After Katrina, the churches and church groups were quickly here and knew how to help. Probably I've been more cautious about just 'donating' because of what's happened in Haiti. Enormous funds were raised and what? Lost? Misappropriated? tied up in gov't boggles? Don't know but obviously lots of money was never able to be turned into real assistance. There's also the Red Cross. We used to think of them as not very effective but Katrina taught us better. There was one dear worker who distributed apples, Oreos and puppy biscuits every day on a difficult route in temps above 100°. Maybe they're not perfect but they are really, really good. Polly Often the basics can be provided, but the thoughtful and frivolous extras like this make a day work enduring when you are in such dire need. Everyone needs a treat and a smile. The Sally Army frequently provided a van with tea and biscuits for the firemen and the like during the Blitz here in London and other cities. That cherry cup, the smile, the treat without anything in return was sometimes all that was needed to turn hell into something you thought you might survive. -- Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.katedicey.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore! |
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