Earthquake / Tsunami Information

Please let us know if you are planning fundraising events, gatherings, projects, or public awareness programs so that we can help get the word out!

2012

May, 2012

05/01/2012-
05/21/2012

Japan Honor Society, North Central Highs School

Japan Honor Society are raising money for the disaster in Japan for orphans

Fundraiser Website

February, 2012

Saturday
02/25/2012
2:00 pm –
3:30 pm

ZUMBA for Tsunami Taro

Carmel, Indiana
More Details (PDF File)

 

2011

March

Friday
03/25/2011
12:30 pm –
1:15 pm

Peace Learning Center

Interfaith Prayer for Peace and Healing
Community Prayer for the Middle East and Japan

Indianapolis, Indiana
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Wednesday
03/30/2011
7:00 pm –
8:30 pm

Indiana University Bloomington

A Campus-Community Response to the Crisis in Japan:
A Teach-In and Benefit Event

Bloomington, Indiana
IU Bloomington, Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Website
April
Saturday
04/09/2011
9:00 am –
1:20 pm
Arbor Day Program, Franklin, Indiana
Fundraiser for Kuji Relief Fund established by the City of Franklin and the Johnson County Community Foundation to aid Franklin's sister city, Kuji-City of Iwate Prefecture.

Franklin, Indiana
Kuji Relief Fund (PDF File) Arbor Day Program (PDF File)
Saturday
04/09/2011
Doors Open at 9:00 pm
Japan Earthquake Fundraiser Gathering
Students Groups of Indiana University, Bloomington

Public is welcome! (Must be 21+ years old)

Location:
Jake’s Night Club
419 N Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
TEL:  812-961-2021

Bloomington, Indiana
More Details (PDF File)
Thursday
04/14/2011
4:00 pm –
5:00 pm
2011 Interfaith Peace Service
McCleary Chapel at the University of Indianapolis

"With the theme of Peace in the Midst of Tragedy, this year’s service will call our attention to the recent natural catastrophe and ongoing nuclear crisis in Japan, as well as the concern about chronic hunger in the world."

Indianapolis, Indiana
More Details (PDF file)
Sunday
04/17/2011
3:00 pm -

Pray / Play for Japan
Benefit Concert for
“Japan Earthquake Relief Fund”

This family-friendly classical music concert will feature performances by Japanese students from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, Bloomington.

They will also sell handcrafted earrings and accessories starting at 4:00 pm (see details below).

Location:
St. Thomas Lutheran Church
3800 East 3rd St. Bloomington, IN 47401

Bloomington, Indiana
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Ongoing

Charity Handcraft Project
Japanese Moms Group in Bloomington, Indiana

Local Japanese and American women have collaborated to make handcrafted origami crane earrings and other accessories. They are selling these items to benefit the Japan Earthquake Relief Fund.

You can purchase these items at Bloomingfoods (Near West Side store) and BABS boutique. These two stores have offered to sell these items without commission so that all proceeds will go to relief efforts.

These items will also be on sale during the Pray / Play for Japan concert on 04/17/2011 (see details above).

Bloomington, Indiana
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Sunday
04/17/2011
Doors Open at 7:00 pm

Birdy’s Bar & Grill
Special Live Music Show for “Japan Earthquake Relief Fund”

Location:
Birdy’s Bar & Grill
2131 East 71st Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46220
TEL: 317-254-8971

Time: 
Doors open at 7:00 pm with music starting promptly at 8:00 pm.

Cover Charge:

$7.00 (proceeds will directly benefit the Japan Earthquake Relief Fund)

Featuring some of central Indiana's best blues bands including: Benito DiBartoli and Black Voodoo Band, Governor Davis and the Blues Ambassadors, Gene Deer Band, and Jay Stein Blues Band.

Indianapolis, Indiana
Details and Tickets at www.birdyslive.com

Sunday
04/17/2011
4:00 pm -
6:00 pm

Operation Japan: Helping Hands
Fundraiser for Japanese Earthquake & Tsunami Disaster Relief

Location:
Cross Roads United Methodist Church
2000 N Scatterfield Road, Anderson, Indiana 46012

Anderson, Indiana
More Details (PDF File)

Monday
04/18/2011
8:00 pm -
10:00 pm

Benefit Concert For Japan
Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University, Bloomington

Including performances by the Jacobs School of Music faculty, students, and friends.

Location:
Musical Arts Center at Indiana University, Bloomington
101 North Jordan Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47406
TEL: (812) 855-7433

Tickets:
$20 General/$10 Students.

Net proceeds from the concert will be given to the Japan Red Cross through the Japan-America Society of Indiana. Purchase tickets at the Musical Arts Center box office Monday-Friday, 11:30 am - 5:30 pm, or by phone at 812-855-7433.

Bloomington, Indiana
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May

Saturday
05/07/2011
6:30 pm

Fundraiser to Benefit “The IPFW Japanese Saturday School” and  “Japan Earthquake Relief Fund”

The Fort Wayne - Allen County Economic Development Alliance and
Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, Indiana
More Details (PDF File)

Sunday 05/08/2011
11:00 am -
5:00 pm

"We Pray For Japan"
Columbus Japanese Business Association

Fundraiser to Benefit "Japan Earthquake Relief Fund"

Three (3) great music concerts! Choose one or all three!
Also featuring Japanese Food Booths and a Fundraising Bazaar

Columbus, Indiana
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Saturday 05/14/2011
2:00 pm -
4:00 pm

Zumbathon for Japan!
Fundraiser to Benefit "Japan Earthquake Relief Fund"

Location:

Jewish Community Center (JCC)
6701 Hoover Rd., Indianapolis, Indiana

Donation:
$10 (Tickets Available in Advance)

For More Details, please contact Ingrid@zuuumba.com or zumbabygranita@yahoo.com.

Indianapolis, Indiana
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Saturday 05/14/2011
2:00 pm -
4:00 pm

Ganbaro Nippon! - United We Stand
Fundraiser to Benefit "Japan Earthquake Relief Fund"

Location:

First Church of The Nazarene
3101 N. Benton Rd. Muncie, IN.

Donation (covers all activities):
$7/individual
$10/family

Featuring Japanese cultural activities and Zumba ®. This is a family event and great way for all families to experience a little bit of Japanese culture!

For more information, please contact Sachiko Ferguson at: sachiko30@comcast.net.

Muncie, Indiana
Event Flyer (PDF File)

June

Saturday
06/11/2011
11:00 am -
11:00 pm

Indy Music Benefit for Japan Disaster Relief

16 Local Indianapolis bands will play at this outdoor music event to raise money for Japan disaster victims.

Edinburgh, Indiana
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Saturday
06/18/2011
9:00 am -
3:00 pm

Charity Yard Sale for Japan

Location:
Sanshinji Zen Community
1726 S. Olive St., Bloomington, IN 47402

Bloomington, Indiana
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