As you already have heard, a horrible disaster took place in China on May 12. A powerful 7.9 earthquake shook the Sichuan province, and leveling thousands of buildings and killing more than 22,000 people, while the toll is still rapidly increasing. We can’t lend our help to rescue or make immediate relief efforts, our prayers are always with those who are undergoing unimaginable hardships.

To help those that have been affected by this devastation, we encourage all our members and supporters to make a tax-deductible contribution to the Sichuan Earthquake Relief Fund, led by World Journal and other community organizations. All donations will be forwarded to the Red Cross in China and any other related international relief organizations towards the Sichuan earthquake rescue and relief efforts.

Donations to the Sichuan Earthquake Disaster Relief Fund can be made by using any of the following options. Please also provide your name and organization name (Diablo Valley Chinese Cultural Association).

1. Mail your check payable to:
"CCSC-Sze Chwan Earthquake Relief Fund". (CCSC is a California registered 501c3 organization.)
Your check can be sent directly to World Journal at:

CCSC-Sze Chwan Earthquake Relief Fund
c/o World Journal
231 Adrian Road
Milbrae, CA 94030

2. Wire your fund directly to Bank of America:

Account number: 04125-68389
Routing number: 996-121-000-358

3. Pay via PayPal to: wjchinarelief@gmail.com

For more information, visit http://www.worldjournal.com/pr/sichuanquake/index.php

You may also call 650-259-2000 or email jennifer@chinesenews.com

Please join the hundreds of organizations and thousands of people in the community in helping the victims of the quake. Thank you.