By Daily Press staff
The Santa Monica Red Cross is collecting donations to help and support the thousands of victims of the earthquakes and tsunamis in southern Asia.
The American Red Cross is able to accept monetary contributions for earthquake and tsunami relief efforts in southern Asia and eastern Africa. Potential donors are encouraged to support the crisis and others through the International Response Fund. To donate into that fund, send checks to the Santa Monica Red Cross at 1450 11th St. For more information call (310) 394-3773. ■ International Red Cross and Red Crescent societies in South Asia have begun to mobilize staff and volunteers to affected areas to assist with immediate needs. Emergency assessment and first-aid teams have already reached some of the affected areas. ■ The American Red Cross continues to maintain contact with and to coordinate activities with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies around the world. The American Red Cross is prepared to support the movement’s emergency response operations through the contribution of relief supplies, financial assistance or personnel, as requested by our sister International Red Cross and Red Crescent societies in the disaster-affected areas. Elks host Christmas party
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on December 30, 2004. Read the original PDF.