American Red Cross Contributions to Japan Disaster Response Increase to Nearly $245 Million

July 11, 2011 — The American Red Cross is making a $35 million donation to the Japanese Red Cross, bringing its contributions the country’s earthquake and tsunami response to nearly $245 million – about 90 percent of the money donated. The American Red Cross is backing more than half of the Japanese Red Cross’ $350 million aid program designed to meet the continuing emergency and longer-term recovery needs of more than 90,000 families living in evacuation centers and temporary housing.