Portland Press Herald Toy Fund
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PublishedDecember 16, 2022
Families escaping domestic violence seek help
Families shattered by domestic violence turn to the Toy Fund to restore a sense of normality and give their kids a chance to be children again during the holidays.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2022
Businesses answer the call by feeding volunteers
Sometimes keeping the army of Press Herald Toy Fund volunteers working at full speed takes a little pizza.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2022
‘It takes quite a few people to make this happen’
More than 50 volunteers help make the Press Herald Toy Fund happen every year.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2022
Single parents struggle with rising rents
Rising rents and inflation on consumer goods have made holiday gifts for children of many single parents luxuries they can't afford.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2022
Toy Fund donors agree: ‘Every child should have a book’
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PublishedDecember 10, 2022
Painter spreads joy by helping Toy Fund
Brunswick-based artist Maria Castellano-Usery helps spread joy and light to children in need by donating half the proceeds raised by her 85th Paint-a-Thon to the Press Herald Toy Fund.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2022
Toy Fund is there for families facing health challenges
This year, with the inflated cost of living also straining household budgets, many families experiencing health challenges are turning to the Press Herald Toy Fund for help.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2022
Retirees step up for Toy Fund: ‘Everyone wants to help’
With the labor supplied by volunteers and the financial support from donors, the Toy Fund reaches about 3,000 children each year.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2022
Nonprofit agencies extend reach of Toy Fund
Employees from Spurwink, which supports families and children with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges, are distributing toys to 40 families in the Lewiston area that struggle to provide holiday gifts to their children.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2022
High costs of food, housing and heat leave no money for gifts
Many parents who didn't expect to need help say elevated prices of all the essentials have left no money for holiday gifts this year.
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