The Consulate-General of Japan in Boston’s Account for Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Donations Will Be Extended.
The Consulate-General of Japan in Boston’s Account for Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Donations Will Be Extended.
We express our profound gratitude to the many people who extended their support and kind messages for the people of Japan following the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Although we announced earlier that we would close the account used to receive donations for earthquake and tsunami relief on March 31, we have decided to extend the account due to the large number of displaced persons evacuated to other prefectures and the continued need for temporary housing.
The Japanese Red Cross Society will accept donations. Please refer to the statement below for donation information.
- Consulate-General of Japan in Boston
The consulate can accept donations, both cash and checks, in-person on weekdays from 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM, and 1:15 PM to 4:00 PM. If you would like to mail a check or send an electronic check, please make it out to the Consulate General of Japan in Boston, and send it to the following address:
Consulate-General of Japan in Boston
Attention: Japan Earthquake Relief Fund
Federal Reserve Plaza, 22nd Floor
600 Atlantic Ave.
Boston, MA 02210
Note:
- The consulate directly forwards all donations to the Japanese Red Cross Society. Bank transfer fees are deducted from the donations. The Japanese Red Cross Society will then distribute the funds to independent local agencies, which will then use the funds to support local reconstruction support activities for the victims of the disaster.
- If you have any questions about the donations (besides those regarding the Japanese Red Cross Society), please contact the consulate.
- We are unable to issue any tax-deductible receipts for donations the consulate receives. We apologize for any inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding.
- Japanese Red Cross Society
Telephone: 81-3-3400-1311 (Japan)
Website: http://www.jrc.or.jp/eq-japan2011/donation/index.html
(as of March 8, 2013)