They give food and treats and other supplies that keep the army of volunteers well fed and in good cheer.
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In dark times, Toy Fund brightens holidays for thousands of children
In its 70-year history, the Portland Press Herald Toy Fund has helped some 200,000 Maine children enjoy Christmas morning, thanks to the generosity of newspaper readers.
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New volunteers give boost to Toy Fund
A bunch of new retirees joined the army of Toy Fund volunteers this year and got to see the holiday spirit in action.
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Readers help struggling families with gifts large and small
‘We definitely have more donors this year,‘ said Toy Fund Executive Director Kathleen Meade, ‘Which is great.’
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Never-ending need for help leads to more toy shopping
A once-full warehouse is nearly empty, but more toys are arriving Monday.
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Proud parents ask for help so children can be children
The letters parents write often include details about their children so that the fund’s donors and volunteers know something about the people they are helping.
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Work slowdown forces father to ask for help
Without the Toy Fund, three children might have missed out on Christmas gifts this year.
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Donors with attitude pitch in to help children
The Red Hat Ruby Hattitudes complement their ongoing service projects with a donation to make sure children in southern Maine don’t go without presents on Christmas.
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Medical problems force family to ask for ‘miracle’
A once-comfortable York County family now barely gets by.
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Social networking is good news for Maine children in need
The Press Herald Toy Fund got lots of donations from Press Herald readers on #GivingTuesday, and fund organizers hope that spirit continues.