Even after 75 years of practice, getting presents to thousands of children still requires a bit of luck, and sometimes an unexpected trip to the mall.
John Richardson
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Toy Fund provides peace to children escaping domestic violence
Parents who escaped abusive homes say they have no money to buy holiday gifts at a time when peace, stability and a new toy or book could be a lifeline for a child in distress.
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Foam spill raises concern about Maine firefighters’ long-term PFAS exposures
The recent firefighting foam spill in Brunswick points to a much larger problem Maine has ignored.
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Toy Fund volunteers bring enthusiasm, good cheer to annual tradition
Recent retirees have jumped at the chance to pitch in with the Toy Fund to make sure local children have a happy holiday season.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Bill before Congress would give Maine $14 million to fight spruce budworm
The species of tree-killing moths is making a comeback in northern Maine, raising concerns of another major outbreak.
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Toy Fund scrambles to serve every child after surge of applications
A surge in demand has organizers and volunteers going all out to make sure no child is left out.
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Housing crisis fuels surge in applications to Toy Fund
Rising rents and a shortage of affordable housing options are helping to fuel the surge of Toy Fund applications. Many of the families seeking help this year are homeless or have been on the verge of homelessness.
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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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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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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.