Yokohama Provides Funds for Employee Volunteers

2011 Tōhoku earthquake damage and effects in Ishinomaki, Miyagi.
Photo by Akira Kouchiyama, Save the Children Canada
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Based in Japan, the Yokohama Rubber Company produces tires, wheels, industrial supplies, and sporting equipment (including golf clubs!).

The company's volunteers are undertaking a number of volunteer projects in their region, many focusing on the needs still remaining after the 2011 tsunami. Between October 2011 and February 2012, 60 Yokohama employees supported disaster recovery efforts, and the company provided in-kind donations. Since then, employees have continued their support by providing both monetary donations and labor for restoration work.