SMC Foundation Participates In Distribution Event

January 23, 2025 ·

Photo courtesy of the city of Santa Monica Facebook page.

SANTA MONICA—On Wednesday, January 22, the Santa Monica College Foundation announced that it is holding a 4-day distribution event to aid Los Angeles community members in need.

People impacted by the fires can come by the SMC Corsair Gym located at 1900 Pico Blvd. during the following hours to pick up food, clothing, hygiene products and other items donated by the community:

-Wednesday, January 22, 1 – 6 p.m.

-Thursday, January 23, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

-Friday, January 24, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

-Sunday, January 26, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Santa Monica Community College Disaster Support Fund has been established to support SMC students, faculty, and staff who have been impacted by the fires across Los Angeles County.

This fund will help provide temporary housing, food, water, clothing, transportation, medical supplies, school materials, and emergency funding to support immediate needs.

One-hundred percent of donations going to victims of the fires. They have set a goal of $250,000, and as of January 23 they have obtained over $157,000 in donations.

To learn more or donate at: smc.edu/disastersupport.

By Trevor

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