Portland Press Herald Toy Fund

Published
December 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.
Published
December 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.
Published
December 11, 2022

Toy Fund donors agree: ‘Every child should have a book’
Published
December 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.
Published
December 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.

Published
December 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.
Published
December 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.
Published
December 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.
Published
December 4, 2022

Donor remembers the joy of a special gift: ‘It was a blessing’
Published
December 3, 2022

Volunteer grew up rooting for the toy fund

Mary Lou Shuster of South Portland always rooted for the charity to raise enough money so other children would have a joyful holiday, too.