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Whether you think buying a relief t-shirt is a good strategy for raising money after a natural disaster, or a play into consumerism, purchasing one sends at least some of your money towards some people who really need it. So if you are interested in both showing your support for the country in need and donating some actual money towards relief efforts, we’ve found a few cool-looking t-shirts that might inspire you to help the cause.

This great design from Hide & Seek ($22) will send all profits to one of the following organizations: The American Red Cross, Hands on Tokyo, Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Relief Fund, Save the Children: Emergency Response.

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This shirt from Elektrek Clothing ($12) shows your support for Japan, but is only available through March 18. All profits will go to the Red Cross Japan disaster and relief fund.

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This “Army for Japan” shirt ($20) was designed by Joshua Smith from Hydro74 and features the words “Save World Army” in Japanese Kanji. All of the profits will go towards The Salvation Army’s relief efforts in Japan.

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This “Help Japan” shirt ($16) by Andrew Ames is being sold on Gryphony for only 72 hours in an effort to raise funds. All proceeds will go towards the Red Cross relief efforts in Japan.

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This cleverly designed shirt from Adapt ($28) is also available in a white design as well as in both women’s and men’s styles. All profits from the limited edition shirt will go to the Red Cross efforts in Japan.

Kelly Montgomery
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Kelly Montgomery is a magazine journalism graduate from the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communications…
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