COVID-19 Relief

Hello all,

Wow, what a year 2020 has been so far! As much as we think that we have it tough, there are always families who are having it worse than we are. I am going to post a few links of reliable organizations that are doing fantastic work on providing relief to those who are the most affected.

Doctors without Borders

International Rescue Committee

Crisis Aid International

International Community Foundation

Bonus: More than anything, COVID has had a toll on our mental health. If you want to learn more about mental health services, click here.

Don’t forget to wear a mask. There are more and more studies showing that wearing a mask & frequently washing hands will significantly reduce the risk of catching the virus.

Japan Relief Earthquake Fund

A few weeks ago, while I was in Berkeley, Ca., I came across a store that had a flag of Japan on the display window on the corner of Telegraph Avenue & Park Street. As I went in, I realized that the store was set up like a bazaar. The Japanese community of Berkeley were selling their goods and valuables, such as crafts, hats, jewelries, clothes, shoes, and books, away to raise funds for Japan. I was very inspired by this, and that is how I had the idea of donating our proceeds from the TOMS Event a couple weeks ago to Japan Relief.

The store has its own website that tells you directly where to donate for Japan relief. All proceeds will go to the Japan Red Cross Society. Click here to donate and make a difference.

Come to the Japan Earthquake Relief Fund

YAP X TOMS Shoes X ShoBizSF

When: Saturday, March 26.

Where: ShobizSf Noe Store (3810 24th Street, San Francisco, CA)

Event Hours: 11-5

For every pair of TOMS sold, TOMS will give a pair of shoes to a child in need and Shoebiz will donate two pairs to the Japan Earthquake Relief Fund.

Come and get your TOMS shoes painted by local bay area artists.