The Town Crier Holiday Fund total had reached $135,000 and donations continue to pour in.

The Town Crier Holiday Fund began six years ago with the goal of supporting small, local non-profits that specialized in hands-on work. This year, a group of donors has pledged to match each dollar collected up to $79,500, setting a total goal of $160,000.

“I don’t personally have the time or resources to find out what the good charities are around here. I trust the Town Crier and I’ve been doing it for years,” said Los Altos Hills resident Dinesh Dasai. “There are so many little charities that an individual is not aware of - I think it is a perfect way to support the charities in our area.”

The value of each donation is enhanced by the Town Crier, which absorbs all overhead and administrative costs. One hundred percent of each donation goes into the fund for disbursement to the organizations.

Organizations supported by this year’s Holiday Fund are Sunday Friends, East Palo Alto Kids, Downtown College Prep, Bayshore Christian Ministries, Hidden Villa camperships, Challenge Learning Center, Truck of Love, Community Homeless Alliance Ministry, Career Closet, Community Services Agency Dental Voucher Program, Mother Branch, Help One Child and the Community Health Awareness Council.

The Community Foundation Silicon Valley provides the tax-deductible status for the fund. Each contribution to the Town Crier Holiday Fund will be acknowledged as a 501(c)(3) gift.

Checks should be made payable to Town Crier Holiday Fund and sent to 138 Main St., Los Altos 94022. Credit card contributions can be taken by phone. Call Leverne at 948-9000.