Monday, November 26, 2007
2HJ’s TV commercial wins copper award
On November 16, 2007, at the Japan Advertisers Association’s 47th “Advertisement Beneficial to Consumers” Contest, 2HJ’s TV commerical received the copper award for the public sector. The commercial was produced with the help of Beacon Communications and many other contributors. 2HJ would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who made this commercial possible.
Executive Director Charles McJilton accepted the award
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Morgan Stanley and 2HJ: A different kind of long-term investment
It is with these terms that the relationship between 2HJ Japan and Morgan Stanley in Japan could be described best. 2HJ was in its early days, and Morgan Stanley Japan was setting up its local Corporate Responsibility and Volunteering program, when a then-employee—Yumiko Yamada—suggested 2HJ as a partnering organization for the program to the company’s executives.
No sooner said than done—and ever since, Morgan Stanley has been a reliable and supportive pillar of 2HJ’s donor base, and has demonstrated on multiple occasions that beyond being a donor, they are a facilitator of opportunities, as the following examples illustrate:
Highlights of Morgan Stanley’s contributions
[1] Source: http://www.fitforcharity.org/home-en.htm
A memorable highlight in the relationship was on the occasion of waste disposal—of sorts. Morgan Stanley had just bought a Kyoto hotel, which was to be refurbished from its foundations, so the company had to get rid of the entire interior. While most things were destined for disposal, some items, including industrial sized kitchen gear, beds, and blankets, were still in too good a condition, and called to be put to a second use.
The beds and blankets have gone to welfare agencies served by 2HJ, which in turn have shared them with their registered clients. And the industrial-sized pots from the hotel’s kitchen have gained new popularity and are now indispensable items each time we get ready to serve the 500+ homeless people that week after week patiently line up for a warm meal at our Ueno Park soup kitchen.
Writer: Pamela Ravasio
Link to News story »Wednesday, June 27, 2007
2HJ participates in supporter Nu Skin Japan’s Force for Good Day
On June 13, Second Harvest Japan Executive Director Charles McJilton and Resource Coordinator Yusuke Wada participated in an event called the “Force for Good Day,” held by one of our major financial supporters, Nu Skin Japan. Most of our supporter companies seek not only to contribute funds, but to get their entire organizations involved through social awareness raising and volunteering. The two 2HJ staff members gave presentations to Nu Skin Japan distributors and employees throughout the day, focusing on 2HJ’s daily operations. The presentations were met with enthusiastic questions and received a positive reception. 2HJ gladly visits companies, schools, and other organizations to give presentations on food banking.
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Nu Skin Japan Shares Time and Money
“I first heard of Second Harvest Japan about three years ago when I was having a meal at Fujimamas restaurant,” recalls Robert S. Conlee, president of Nu Skin Japan, part of an international company specializing in personal care products and nutritional supplements. In 2004, Fujimamas—a long-time 2HJ supporter—was giving patrons a little meal-time education with chopstick wrappers featuring information about hunger in Japan and 2HJ. “I thought, ‘What a great idea!’ I took my wrapper with me and looked at it from time to time as it sat on my desk. So I was already familiar with 2HJ when I met Charles [McJilton, 2HJ Executive Director] while doing a service project with my kids through the American School in Japan.”
“Our social contribution activities focus on creating a better world for children, and 2HJ fits that profile well,” said Conlee one Saturday afternoon in Ueno Park after lending a hand at the soup kitchen with some colleagues. He noted the majority of 2HJ’s food goes to women’s shelters, orphanages, and families, with only around 20 percent going to the homeless. “2HJ is one of three groups we work with here, the other major one being Hokkaido University for research on a genetically-transmitted skin disorder that afflicts children,” explained Conlee.
“Being involved with Nu Skin, I’ve come to feel that charitable activities are part of daily life,” says Nu Skin Japan’s Mika Yamada, who coordinates the company’s relations with 2HJ and has volunteered several times. “That’s because such a great number of the people I deal with are making sincere efforts every day to practice the ‘Force for Good’ philosophy of enriching the lives of people connected to our company and its products.” Nu Skin Japan’s Force for Good Fund recently provided 2HJ a grant of 18 million yen (monthly 1.5 million yen).
In addition to making financial contributions, employees and distributors are encouraged to contribute their time to help 2HJ provide food to those who need it in Japan. After helping to serve over 500 meals one Saturday in February, Courtland Pearson, another Nu Skin Japan volunteer, said the experience “makes you feel grateful for people who care, and makes you realize the world needs more people who care.” Companies like Nu Skin Japan make a positive impact in their communities. As Yamada says, every contribution is important: “Each person has only a limited power, but when you combine that power, you can make a big difference. Since learning about Second Harvest Japan’s activities, I feel that just by knowing the current situation, you can make the first step.”
A group from Nu Skin Japan provided service with a smile for Ueno Park distribution. “Even though I live in Tokyo, this was the first time I’ve done something like this. It was a great experience,” said Akemi Yoshida, a Nu Skin Japan distributor.
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Financial Assistance from Nu Skin Japan helps 2HJ Expand Programs
Download full press release here. Summary follows.
Tokyo, 20 December 2006 – Second Harvest Japan, a unique non-profit corporation operating a food bank system, has announced that it has received a grant of 18 million yen (monthly 1.5 million yen) from Nu Skin Japan’s “Force for Good Fund”. With this grant, Second Harvest Japan will be able to further energize and expand its food assistance programs to help provide food to the needy throughout Japan.
Charles McJilton, Executive Director of Second Harvest Japan, commented: “We are profoundly grateful for the understanding and continued assistance of Nu Skin Japan. We are painfully aware of the reality that a vast amount of perfectly good food is thrown away when there are many living amongst us who are in need. Second Harvest Japan will fully utilize the grant and continue working to reinforce the infrastructure and enhance its food assistance program in order to better serve those in need.”
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