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# Red Cross and Fire Department deliver toys to 150 needy families
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/122704-story/
- Published: 2004-12-27T16:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T05:53:25.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Community, Santa Monica, #archive-import

*By Daily Press staff*

For the 12th straight year, the American Red Cross of Santa Monica distributed toys to local needy families on Dec. 23, just in time for the holidays. Partnering with the Santa Monica Fire Department, the Red Cross assisted those who have been hard-hit financially and might not otherwise receive any gifts. This year’s “Share the Holidays” toy drive reached more than 150 families and 450 kids.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/2026/10/122704-05_03.jpg)

of Santa Monica Red Cross Santa Monica Red Cross youth volunteer Gether Gibson with the Perez family. (Photo: Photo courtesy)

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on December 27, 2004.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/122704.pdf?ref=smdp.com)