Representatives of the 13 non-profits who received checks from the 2004 Town Crier Holiday Fund were all smiles at the recent reception held in their honor. From left to right are: (front row) Anne Jones, Challenge Learning Center; Oneida Branch, Mother Branch; Andy Hartwell, Bayshore Christian Ministries; Mary Noonan, East Palo Alto Kids Foundation; Beth Walker, Help One Child; Monique Kane, Community Health Awareness Council; (back row) Jean Cecil, Career Closet; Kelly Neal, Downtown College Prep; Jose Arzate, Hidden Villa; Sandy Perry, Community Homeless Alliance Ministry; Leo Chavez, vice president, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, which manages the Holiday Fund; Pete Fullerton, Truck of Love; Tom Meyers, Community Services Agency; and Michael Hobson, Sunday Friends. The annual campaign created by the Los Altos Town Crier five years ago was the most successful ever, reaching a total of $134,000. The fund drive was spirited into action last fall with $60,000 in challenge grants. The Community Foundation Silicon Valley is the fiscal partner providing tax deductibility for all contributions. More than 450 individuals, companies and foundations donated to this year’s fund. “The Holiday Fund is a fabulous expression of the way Los Altans care about others,” said Los Altos City Councilman John Moss.