Aloha for Japan Relief

[mahina]

http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=14243996

http://www.alohaforjapan.com./press-01.html

Hawai‘i Launches "Aloha for Japan" – A Statewide Relief Effort for Earthquake and Tsunami Victims in Japan

MARCH 16, 2011

Hawaii business leaders, members of the Japanese American community, Lt. Governor Brian Schatz and Japan Consul General Yoshihiko Kamo convened to organize a coordinated, statewide effort to collect donations for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan. Lt. Governor Schatz, who was asked by Governor Neil Abercrombie to help coordinate Japan relief efforts, also consulted all four county mayors by telephone.

Hawaii's largest banking institutions, including American Savings Bank, Bank of Hawaii, Central Pacific Bank, Finance Factors, First Hawaiian Bank, Hawaii National Bank, HomeStreet Bank, Pacific Rim Bank, and Territorial Savings Bank, have all agreed to serve as collection points for monetary donations. This coordinated, statewide effort, entitled "Aloha for Japan," builds upon programs already initiated by individual banks to accept donations.

Gary Fujitani, Executive Vice President of the Hawaii Bankers Association, stated, "The Hawaii banks are pleased to support this humanitarian effort to assist the people of Japan. Hopefully, the public will find it convenient to be able to make a donation at almost 275 bank branches statewide. We are asking customers to make a contribution in any amount to help Japan recover from this tragic disaster." Those wishing to contribute to this relief effort can make donations directly with branch tellers at participating banks. Checks should be made payable to "Aloha for Japan."

This is the first of many initiatives being launched by the Aloha for Japan committee. Musical concerts and TV programs are also being developed. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims. We stand in support and solidarity with Japan as they begin to recover from this tragedy," Lt. Governor Schatz stated. "I am so pleased with the generosity, cooperation and compassion of so many people throughout Hawaii. In this time of great crisis across the Pacific, it's time for all of us to show our aloha for Japan."

more at the link...spock the t shirt, awesome...

[mahina]

1. OK! Well, we like them.

crickets

just read a thread where the author mentioned the possibility of leaving Hawaii hanging out here in the worst case scenario.

I guess the reality is we always knew it.

[sce56]

4. What thread?

Mahalo in advance

[proud patriot]

2. my mom is in Hawaii right now

I'll have her get one for me

[mahina]

5. Super

that's great, thanks!

[Oceansaway]

3. cool beans !...thanks !...nt

[catgirl]

6. And don't forget the animals

Kinship Circle is a good source for updated information and ways to help.

http://www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters/japan_quake/notes.html#resourcelist

I never knew about Cat Island. I hope all is well there. What a unique place.