LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The local PEACE tolerance group is starting fundraising efforts to benefit those in Japan and Hawaii impacted by last week's earthquake and tsunami.

The group wants to raise at least $5,000 to send to each area, according to local PEACE President Joanna McKinley

Those who wish to donate can go to www.peacetolerance.webs.com or send money to the group in care of McKinley at P.O. Box 1865, Clearlake CA 95422.

In the subject line of a check or donation please state where you want the money to go, Japan or Hawaii.

McKinley said she will send money via a bulk check on a weekly basis.