FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARCH 15, 2011

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Collects Donations for Japan Quake Relief  

Vancouver, B.C. – Thomas Tam, CEO of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. announced today that the organization will assist the Canadian Red Cross in collecting donations for Japan earthquake relief through the following five service locations from March 16 to March 30, 2011.

1) S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Social Service Centre
Add:  28 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC (Tel. : 604-684-1628)
2) S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Fraser Service Centre
Add: 5834 Fraser Street, Vancouver, BC (Tel. : 604- 324-1900)
3) S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Richmond Service Centre
Add: 220 – 7000 Minoru Blvd., Richmond, BC (Tel. : 604 -279-7180)
4) S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Tri-City Service Centre
Add:  #2058 – 1163 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC (Tel. : 604- 468-6000)
5) S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Surrey Service Centre
Add: #206-10090 152nd Street, Surrey, BC  (Tel. : 604-588-6869)

On March 11, 2011, northeastern Japan was struck by one of the most powerful earthquakes in recorded history – magnitude 9.0 on the Richter scale and the tsunami it triggered. More than 10,000 people were confirmed dead or missing as of March 15, according Kyodo News.

"There are still many people without shelter, food, water and heat, and in isolated areas entirely cut off from the outside world. Every penny counts. We want to help as much as we can" said Tam.

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. and the Canadian Red Cross entered a MOU in July 2010 to strengthen community support and fundraising efforts of the Red Cross in response to international disasters. The two organizations have worked together to raise funds for victims of China and Pakistan floods in 2010.

Individuals wishing to help support relief efforts in Japan are encouraged to contribute by visiting S.U.C.C.E.S.S. offices or donating to the Canadian Red Cross directly at their local Red Cross office, by calling 1-800-418-1111 or online at www.redcross.ca/helpnow. Canadians can also make a donation via SMS by texting ASIA to 30333; text message donations are available in $5 increments.

Founded in 1973, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is one of the largest social service providers in Canada with 25 offices in British Columbia and 4 overseas offices. For more details, please visit: http://www.success.bc.ca/ or follow us on twitter: SUCCESSCanada

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