A number of Sequim children will have warmer Christmases thanks to another successful Toys for Sequim Kids, in its 68th year.

Donna Tidrick, president of the organization, said they provided presents for 145 parents/ guardians to share with 404 children up to age 14 in the Sequim area.

As is custom, parents/guardians must provide a picture ID and proof of residency.

“The community is what made this event a go,” Tidrick said. “Without them we wouldn’t have enough toys for all these kids.”

Community businesses and groups partnering to help the event include Clallam County Fire District 3, the Co-Op Farm & Garden, Sequim Gym, QFC, Les Schwab, Costco, Walmart, Toys for Tots, Safeway, Grocery Outlet and the Sequim Realtors Association.

Through the year, Sequim Community Aid receives donations and grants in order to interview people in need of help with electricity, housing rent/mortgage and/or water during an emergency.

Call Sequim Community Aid at 681-3731 for assistance and mail donations to Sequim Community Aid, PO Box 1591, Sequim, WA 98382.