On March 11, 2011 magnitude-8.9 earthquake hit off the shore of Japan, unleashing a 23-foot (seven-meter) tsunami and leaving enormous destruction in its wake.

Hundreds have been killed in this disaster and thousands have been left homeless, as the tsunami swept through, causing mass destruction and setting off widespread fires that burned out of control.

Enormous relief efforts will be required to help Japan recover and rebuild. We encourage you to be part of these efforts by beginning to raise money today.

Click on Get Started and select amongst the nonprofits that are working towards these relief efforts.

Thank you for being part of the global world of giving and working towards recovery in Japan.

Date	Monday, March 14, 2011