2007 Toys for Kids
ABOUT OUR PROGRAM:
For over twenty years the Santa Rosa Fire Fighters Local 1401 has conducted a toy collection for needy children of the Santa Rosa area. This unique spirit of Christmas, conducted in cooperation with the community, businesses and supporting agencies affords an opportunity to reach out and provide those less fortunate children in the Santa Rosa area with at least one new toy at the Holiday Season. The 2006 Toys for Kids program distributed toys to over 12,000 children through the following organizations: Schools: Kwana, Biella, Bellevue, Lincoln, Steel Lane, Meadow VIew, Luther Burbank, Cook, Comstock, Sheppard, Elsie Allen, Head Start Selpa and Roseland Shelters: Redwood Gospel, St. Vincent De Paul, Women's Recovery, Y.W.C.A. Safe house, Children's Home, Homeless Shelter, R.E.A.P. and Athena House. Community Groups: Forest Winds Apts., Giving Tree, Kashia Reservation, Bob Burk's kids, Papago Ct. neighborhood Assn. , Aston Ave. Neighborhood Assn. Gang Intervention Program, American Legion Auxiliary and R-Hoops.
WAYS TO DONATE:
SANTA ROSA PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER - Firefighters and their family's will be at Santa Rosa Plaza from Noon - 8pm, December 7th - 22nd accepting new un-wrapped toys and cash donations.
FIRE STATIONS - Visit any Santa Rosa or Rincon Valley Fire Station from Thanksgiving to Christmas eve. Look for the collection barrels in front of the stations during the holiday season.
All monies collected are used at local stores to purchase toys at a discount. All overhead costs are covered by the Firefighters Union, with 100% of the money donated is used to buy toys.
You may have noticed our name has changed from "Toys for Tots" to "Toys for Kids". "Toys for Tots" was patented by a national organization managed from Virginia. We believe toys and monies collected locally should stay local.
THANK YOU T.F.K. DONOR's & SUPPORTERS:
101.7 The Fox and Les Schwab tires for there Toys for tires fund drive. They raised over $3,000 and collected hundreds of toys for the kids of Sonoma County. This would have not been possible if it weren’t for the hard work of big Jon Snyder of Fox radio. His efforts are very much appreciated.
Jeriann Delicio and the New Mix 104.9 for the great concert at the Wells Fargo Center they sponsored and raised $2,565 for toys for Kids
Freddie freitas Jr construction. Donated $2,500 for Toys for Kids. The biggest donation from an individual person in the history of Toys for kids
The Sonoma county PT Wine country cruisers. Every year they donate to Toys for Kid. This year they raise $2,061.
The Hirsh family for donating $1,000 every year, thank you
KFTY - TV 50 for getting the word out about T.F.K.
Santa Rosa Hansel Ford - For collecting toys
US Marine Corps - For giving us a truck load of toys
TV50 - For getting the word out about our program to help kids. 
And of course, all the people of Santa Rosa and Sonoma County that donated money and toys to help the children of Sonoma County have a wonderful Christmas.
TFK CONTACT INFORMATION
Toys for Kids
c/o Santa Rosa Fire Department
955 Sonoma Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 9540
If you have any questions regarding SRFF "Toys for Kids" please feel free to contact Engineer Mitch Barbour at the Santa Rosa Fire Department.
Email: gbarbour@ci.santa-rosa.ca.us or Phone: 707-543-3500
Fishing in the City – For Kids – Howarth Park
For over 10 years Santa Rosa Firefighters have help put on this worthwhile event. Giving children ages 5 and up and opportunity to get outdoors and try fishing at Santa Rosa's Lake Ralphine. The event is held each year during the month of April. To find out more check the City of Santa Rosa Parks and Rec Dept. Website.
Like red wine? Check out Three Alarm Cellars, featuring red wine by award winning wine maker Jennifer L. Wall, wife of Santa Rosa Fire Captain Mike Gonzales. The wine label was designed by Santa Rosa Fire Captain Don Ricci. A percentage of the proceeds of the sale of Three Alarm Red wine will be donated to the Alisa Ann Rusch Burn Foundation (AARBF), an organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of burn survivors and promoting burn prevention. Click on either logo to visit their web sites.
Firefighter Strut... 
Friday October 5th, 2004, Local 1401 members participated in a fashion show that benefited breast cancer and breast cancer survivors. It was held at the Vineyard Creek Hotel. Tuxedos provided by Black Tie Tuxedo in the Santa Rosa Plaza. Thanks to all those who support this very worthwhile cause!
