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Japan Hurting: How to Help

A list of reputable organizations mobilizing to help the victims of the massive Japanese earthquake and tsunami.

The destruction, death, fear and chaos are almost unimaginable, yet brought to us with gripping immediacy via web videos and TV. As people along the U.S. Pacific coast assess local damage from last week’s tsunami, and generally sigh in relief, thoughts focus on Japan.

HOW CAN WE HELP?

We’ve compiled a list of nonprofit organizations providing relief in Japan. Check their websites for details.

CHECK BEFORE YOU GIVE

Unfortunately, natural disasters bring out all kinds of requests for donations. Many are legitimate, but not all. Here’s a list of nonprofit organizations with handy online tools for checking the reputation of charitable organizations. If you’re unsure of a group asking for your help, these are ways you may be able to learn more.

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