In response to the tsunami disaster in south Asia and Africa, the Town Crier has transformed its Holiday Fund into a Town Crier Relief Fund. The newspaper staff is keeping the fund open until Feb. 28 to offer residents a convenient and secure way to donate to organizations directly involved in the relief effort.

All donations will be forwarded to two major agencies already in place in the disaster areas: World Vision and Medical Assistance Program International (MAP).

All contributions are 100 percent tax-deductible since the Community Foundation Silicon Valley is the fund’s fiscal partner. Interested donors may make checks payable to the Town Crier Relief Fund and deliver them in person or by mail to the Town Crier, 138 Main St., Los Altos 94022.

For more information, call 948-9000, ext. 300.