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The Japan Business Association of Houston (JBAH) and the JBAH Foundation, through contributions from their constituent companies and individual members, made a $50,000 donation to the Houston community last week. This included a $25,000 donation to the Greater Houston COVID-19 Recovery Fund and a separate $25,000 donation to the Harris Health COVID-19 Response Fund.
As was noted by the Mayor’s Office of Trade and International Affairs: “Around 5,000 people living in Houston metro area are of Japanese origin. Japan is Houston's 8th largest trading partner, with trade increasing to more than $9.5 billion in 2018, a record high.”
Japanese companies have played an important role in the Houston economy, and much gratitude is owed to the JBAH for their support of Houston and Harris County during these challenging times.
For the JBAH’s official press release regarding the donation, click the button below: