Portland Press Herald Toy Fund
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PublishedDecember 15, 2024
Toy Fund donors know the power of a toy
Families seeking help often have many needs and also are getting support just with housing and food. Assistance programs like food stamps or General Assistance help with those needs, but they don't buy toys and books for children experiencing hard times.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2024
Families seeking help for first time turn to Toy Fund
With so many families pushed to the edge financially, the Press Herald Toy Fund has received a surge of applications for help this year. The Toy Fund has received requests to help about 4,200 children this year.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2024
Toy Fund brings hope to children who lost a parent
Many families are desperate to provide their children with a normal holiday season after the death of a parent.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2024
Parents send their gratitude to Toy Fund donors
Parents share their heartfelt gratitude to all those who helped give their children a bit of joy for the holidays.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2024
Grandparents send heartfelt letters to Toy Fund
Many of the grandparents who wrote to the Toy Fund for help this year said it's the high costs of living that make it impossible for them to provide gifts and a sense of normality for their grandchildren.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2024
Standish man’s love for children inspires donations to Toy Fund
Gene Miner, 83, died on Sept. 25 after battling cancer. He grew up in a family with 16 children that received gifts from the Toy Fund.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2024
Toy Fund applications pile up: ‘There’s a real need out there’
The 75-year-old charity uses donations from readers to buy toys and books for children who otherwise would not receive gifts.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2024
Grateful parents arrive at Toy Fund workshop
The interactions remind volunteers why they donate their time to keep the fund running – to provide holiday gifts to children who might otherwise get none.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2024
Holiday pressures take toll on parents seeking help from Toy Fund
'Like most, I have been struggling,' says one mother whose work hours were recently reduced.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2024
Parents seeking new beginnings turn to Toy Fund for help
The Toy Fund, using the donations from readers, will make sure children don't miss out on the simple joys of the holidays because their parents had the courage to make a new start.
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