Mar 21

Ways JET Alums Can Help: Write a letter to your local paper

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Below is a link to a letter written by JET Erica Ward (Iwate-ken, Kuji-shi) to her hometown newspaper, the Santa Cruz Sentinel.  In it, she explains her connection to Japan and asks members of her hometown community to help support Japan by donating to several organizations for which she provides links.

http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ci_17656316

One more thing that we as JET alumni can do to help raise both awareness and funds for the Japan disaster relief effort.

Note: Erica writes a paragraph near the end that I think will resonate with JETs and JET alums everywhere:

“Though many JET English teachers have been making arrangements to return to their home countries during this time of crisis, the thought did not cross my mind. Japan is like my second home country, and though I miss my friends and family so deeply, especially at a time like this, I want to stay and help all of the people here who are suffering.”