“I have a bundle of different emotions, sadness, I’m excited, I’m anxious, and I’m thrilled to be able to meet my family that I’m hosting,” said Aloha Initiative co-founder Lynn Araki-Regan.
The mission of the Aloha Initiative is to provide citizens of Japan who have been displaced by the recent earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis with a warm and welcome home and we need your help. “Aloha” means affection, love, peace, compassion and mercy, the feelings and emotions we want to convey to the people of Japan. Our goal is to assemble a community of people who are willing to open their hearts and the homes to some of the displaced in case they need our support. Read more...
A big thank you to all our amazing volunteers, our corporate partners, and to all the supporting organizations for their help!
A big thank you to all our amazing volunteers, our corporate partners, and to all the supporting organizations for their help!
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TAI in the News: CNN Story
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Sign Up To Host
Comments OffWe are no longer taking sign-ups. Thanks to everyone for their support.
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Corporate Partners
Comments OffTransportation, food and clothing are the primary needs and most will not have any personal belongings. Here is how you can help
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Mayor Arakawa
Comments OffIn light of thousands of people having lost their homes and some even having lost their entire families, we are reaching out to people who are willing to open their hearts and their homes. Please take a moment to learn more about this powerful program and help us spread the spirit of Aloha. While monetary support is critical, we must also consider the importance of mental support for the survivors. For that reason, my family and I are helping to support this new initiative.
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Survivors face long wait to go home
0 commentsJapan tsunami survivors face long wait to go home By TODD PITMAN, Associated PressMon Mar 21, 8:04 am ET RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan – Yukiko Yamaguchi wants to go home. But like more than 400,000 others staying in shelters since a powerful tsunami plowed through their homes 10 days ago, the 73-year-old has no idea when she’ll be able to. Read more »
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Sympathy for Japan, and Admiration
Comments Off“Americans see themselves as in confrontation with nature, taming it. In contrast, the Japanese conception is that humans are simply one part of nature, riding its tides — including many, many earthquakes throughout history… I find something noble and courageous in Japan’s resilience and perseverance, and it will be on display in the coming days..”