Reverend Motoe Yamada with the Sacramento Japanese Methodist
Church on Franklin Boulevard says the volunteers would not only
help with clean-up work…but they'd also provide emotional support
to disaster victims.
"I really believe we will be the sign of hope - that we are
here to care for you and help you to rebuild your
life."
Yamada says several members of her congregation have family in
Sendai. She says her own relatives are in
Tokyo.
"All of them are fine and I was very relieved but at the same
time I know some of my church members, they are still trying to get
in touch with their family members."
Yamada says the team of volunteers will be going to Japan
whenever Japanese officials send for them…which will probably be in
April or May.