On May 16, the Japan America Society of Southern California announced that with the funds which have been donated to date, they have committed $750,000 to three nonprofit organizations in Japan — Japanese Red Cross Society, Save the Children Japan, and Seikeijuku Tohoku Earthquake Fund — all on the front lines of relief and recovery work in northeastern Japan.
Each organization will receive $250,000.
The Japan America Society will make announcements about where additional funds will be allocated in the future.
As of May 16, total funds raised and pledged to the 2011 Japan Relief Fund total over $1,200,000.
Additionally, the Japan America Society of Southern California learned from the National Association of Japan-America Societies, which networks its member societies in North America, the total funds raised by member society relief funds is now over $14 million.
The Japan America Society of Southern California: (213) 627-6217, info@jas-socal.org, www.jas-socal.org
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June 9 (Thursday) 7:30 pm
The Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, 4800 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027
Fundraising Event: “For Japan, We’re United”
Studio f of Los Angeles presents a special fundraising event for the survivors of Japan’s earthquake, tsunami and radiation disasters.
The event, hosted by Rich Capparela of Classical KUSC 91.5 FM, features:
1) Special message and footage from Japan recorded by Frank Buckley, anchor of KTLA Morning News
2) Earthquake preparedness talk by LAFD CERT Program
3) Recital by cellist Marek Szpakiewicz featuring music by Gershwin, Piazzolla, Rachmaninov, and a Japanese song “Furusato (Homeland)”
4) Reception and benefit auction, including donated items from Tiffany & Co. and Nintendo
100% of the proceeds go to the 2011 Japan Relief Fund created by the Japan America Society, and donations are tax deductible.
This event is sponsored by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and the Southern California Research Center for ALPD and Cirrhosis, and is supported by the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles and the Japan America Society.
Suggested donation at the door is $15 and up.
For more information, contact Keiko Mori at (213) 446-9210 or visit “For Japan, We’re United” on Facebook.
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June 12 (Sunday) 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Koyasan Buddhist Temple, 342 East First Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, (213) 624-1267
Charity Piano Recital to Benefit Japan Relief Fund
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May 28 (Saturday) 4:00 pm
Japanese American Cultural and Community Center’s Noguchi Plaza in Little Tokyo
Earthquake/Tsunami Relief for Japan Benefit Concert
Hosted by the Asia America Symphony Association
In light of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the Asia America Symphony Association is hosting a concert on May 28th at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center to benefit the victims of this tragedy.
The Asia America Symphony Orchestra and Asia America Youth Orchestra will be joined by musical director, David Benoit, along with numerous guest soloists who have passionately volunteered their time and talents in order to participate in this momentous occasion.
Performers include: Master of Ceremonies David Ono of ABC7 Eyewitness News, David Benoit, Asia America Symphony Orchestra, Asia America Youth Orchestra, Keiko Matsui, Mindy Abair, Jeff Kashiwa, East-West Players, Grateful Crane Ensemble
Venue: JACCC Plaza, 244 South San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, (213) 628-2725, http://jaccc.org/aasabenefit.php, $50, $35, $15 *Service fee applicable