Ways We can help Japan:

As many of you are aware, Japan was hit by an 8.9 earthquake, which created a tsunami. Right now they need for us all to come together and help in any way we can. Parts of the country are left devastated as the death toll climbs. Please keep Japan in your hearts and prayers and if you can, visit one of the donation links below for safe ways to donate:

To donate via text message to the Red Cross:

♥ Canada: Text the word ASIA to 30333 to donate $5 to Canadian Red Cross

♥ United States: Text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 to the American Red Cross

Other Ways To Donate:

♥ To donate to the American Red Cross click here

♥ To donate to the Canadian Red Cross click here

♥ To donate to the British Red Cross click here

♥ To donate to the German Red Cross click here

♥ To donate to AmeriCares click here

♥ To donate to the  International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) click here

♥ To donate to Save the Children click here

♥ To donate to Doctors Without Borders click here

♥ To donate to Convoy of Hope click here

♥ To Donate to ShelterBox click here

♥ To donate to the International Medical Corps click here

Find People In Japan:

Google has developed an app for you to use to find people in Japan. Click here to get to the site.

Canadians with relatives in Japan are being asked to call (613) 943-1055 or 1-800-387-3124 for updates.

For Americans looking for loved ones in Japan click here.

For Germans looking for loved ones in Japan click here.

The US Department of State is urging all American citizens in Japan to contact their families via telephone or social medias (Twitter, Facebook or e-mail) as soon as they can.They can also e-mail JapanEmergencyUSC@state.gov

Here are some photos of the aftermath:

You can view more aftermath photos here.

Thank you to Thinking of Rob for the donation information!