More than 250 gifts and $500 in gift cards were donated by City of Cerritos and Cerritos Sheriff’s Station employees to help families during the holiday season. Employees brought new, unwrapped toys or gift cards to the employee holiday luncheon.
The gifts will be distributed through the Artesia Cerritos Community Christmas Program, the Cerritos Red Bucket program, Cerritos Optimist Club’s Needy Family Project, Salvation Army,and Wish Upon a Hero Program.
“I’m proud of the generosity and kindness shown by City employees,” said Cerritos Mayor Jim Edwards. He added, “Our staff does a wonderful job throughout the year and their dedication and concern for the community helps makes Cerritos a special place.”