The Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California has raised $440,000 for the Japan Disaster Fund. On May 12, Mr. Toshio Handa, President of the JCCSC and the JCC Foundation, accompanied by Japanese community leaders, delivered $440,000 to Ms. Ann Kelly Director of UNICEF LA Office for the Japan Disaster Fund.
The Japanese Chamber of Commerce Foundation established the Japan Disaster Fund in cooperation with UNICEF immediately following the tragic disaster in Japan on March 11.
Since then more than 70 organizations including community groups, local small businesses and corporations and individuals joined forces with the JCCF/UNICEF-Japan Disaster Fund to raise money.
The JCCF will continue to accept donations for the UNICEF-Japan Disaster Fund.
The JCCF would establish the “JCCF-Japan Disaster Relief Fund” for long term help of the victims resulting from the disaster in Japan.
Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California
244 S. San Pedro St #504
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213)626-3067 Fax (213)626-3070
Email: office@jccsc.com
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
