GRIFFITH – United Way Worldwide is accepting contributions for the Central Community Chest of Japan.

            “We’ve all been shocked and moved by the images and stories coming out of Japan following last week’s earthquakes, tsunami, and now, nuclear crisis. Around the globe, people are responding with support for the people of Japan,” said Lou Martinez, president of Lake Area United Way.

            100 percent of all contributions will be directed to Central Community Chest of Japan, said Martinez. Central Community Chest of Japan is a national organization with a network of local members and has been a fixture in the country for 60 years.