Portland Press Herald Toy Fund
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PublishedDecember 1, 2018
Toy Fund: Volunteers like these 2 sisters help to keep program going
Volunteers also sometimes set up and run fundraisers, which supplement reader donations.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2018
Toy Fund team misses loyal helper with soft spot for children
Jon Hebert, who had a knack for fixing things, worked at the organization's warehouse for many years before passing away in January at age 75.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2018
Lewiston business donates $1,500 so kids have gifts under the tree
The gesture by Walmart Logistics is certain to be appreciated by local families and social service agencies in Androscoggin County.
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PublishedNovember 25, 2018
Press Herald Toy Fund: Grandparents raising kids more often now
Organizers see a record number of requests for gifts for children being cared for by relatives.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2017
Press Herald Toy Fund gets underway for the holidays
Last year, the fund raised $159,998, which provided gifts to 3,603 Maine children. This year, organizers hope to raise $200,000.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2016
More donations – and thank-you notes – pour in for toy fund
Volunteers express their gratitude and enthusiasm for the chance to help 'the little ones of Maine.'
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PublishedDecember 28, 2015
Raffle rings in new tradition for Portland Press Herald Toy Fund
This year's 31-day raffle brings in $1,700 to fund gifts for children.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2015
One-time recipients turn donors and hope that process continues
Now in a position to give back, a Midwest family contributes $500.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2015
So far, $116,000 donated toward goal of $250,000
Despite hardships faced by their parents, thousands of Maine kids will open Christmas gifts because of readers' generosity.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2015
Two little girls shouldn’t feel spurned by Santa
A mother simply wants a happy holiday for her children.
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