Portland Press Herald Toy Fund
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2025
Toy Fund wraps up a big year
The Toy Fund raised just over $190,000 in donations from readers and was able to make sure no one was turned away, despite a more than 40% increase in the number of applications for help from last year.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2025
‘Paint-a-thon’ for Toy Fund brings joy and light to children
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PublishedDecember 31, 2024
Donations keep coming for Toy Fund
The fund provided toys and books to nearly 4,000 Maine children this year.
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PublishedDecember 26, 2024
Toy Fund ‘village’ makes the magic happen again
Donors this year include both new supporters and familiar friends of the fund.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2024
Toy Fund helps provide holiday joy ‘every young child deserves’
Economic pressures led to a surge of requests for help this year. The Toy Fund placed additional orders and did some last-minute shopping to make sure no child was passed over.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2024
Foster families ask Toy Fund to help children who need a break
Many of those children are among the more than 4,000 who will receive holidays gifts in the coming days because of the donors and volunteers who support the Press Herald Toy Fund.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2024
Last-minute shopping for the Toy Fund
Even after 75 years of practice, getting presents to thousands of children still requires a bit of luck, and sometimes an unexpected trip to the mall.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2024
Toy Fund provides peace to children escaping domestic violence
Parents who escaped abusive homes say they have no money to buy holiday gifts at a time when peace, stability and a new toy or book could be a lifeline for a child in distress.
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PublishedDecember 19, 2024
Toy Fund volunteers bring enthusiasm, good cheer to annual tradition
Recent retirees have jumped at the chance to pitch in with the Toy Fund to make sure local children have a happy holiday season.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2024
Toy Fund scrambles to serve every child after surge of applications
A surge in demand has organizers and volunteers going all out to make sure no child is left out.
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