Soroptimist International of Joplin Missouri In Action
sijoplin@soroptimist.net

Soroptimist International of Joplin has replied to our inquiry about methods and means by
which we might support their club and women and girls in their city.

SI-Joplin  received over $25,000 in donations from Soroptimist clubs around the country and 
directly addressed  the need to help women and children with those funds, in keeping with our mission. 
We established a "grant" program and women affected by the storm could apply for the funds.
We awarded  the money  in $1,000 increments and were very proud to be able to help 25 Joplin
families." Going forward, because of the myriad of needs, the club plans to apply for a SI club grant.

If Midwestern Region club members wish to help support Joplin's efforts, please contact the club
directly through the above e-mail.

Additionally, the club representative has responded to  the inquiry about the on-going tree planting project
www.atreegrowsinjoplin.org. One may contact this website to learn more about sponsoring dogwood trees.
This project was begun by a 16-year-old young woman in the Joplin community.

As many of our club members are aware
Midwestern Region Clubs have several
Friendship Link Clubs in Japan. As you
are able, please consider going to the above link and making a donation for the people of Japan who continue to be  in need of  our help and support.

More information about our Japanese club counterparts as it is available.
FYI-Events Reference and "How Reactors Work" Technical Article :: Read more.
3.25.11 Early information indicates that Soroptimist members in Kita Region were the most directly affected. 
6.27.11 More photos .
7.15.11 After-shocks continue to rock Japanese cities.
8.18.11 After-shocks continue to plaque northeastern provinces.
10.13.11 Reporters allowed inspection access to affected facilities
11.22.11 Still another earchquake rocks Japan. Location is near original occurance.
12.31.11 7.0 Earthquake reported out-to-sea south of Tokyo.  

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