Parents grow desperate as the pandemic makes all life’s other difficulties that much worse.
Portland Press Herald Toy Fund
Young family is filled with hope, but needs a hand
The parents seek help as they pursue careers and try to keep abreast of the bills during the pandemic.
Toy fund overcomes pandemic challenges to deliver joy to children
Curbside toy pickups are among the changes made necessary by challenging times.
Woman’s love for children and Christmas is remembered by toy fund donors
Charlotte Louise LaCrosse always supported the toy fund, and now others are doing so in her name.
Father rebuilding his life seeks help for his children
A single father working to rebuild his life and make a new home for his family is asking for help for his three children. He is in recovery from an opioid addiction and, in a note to the Press Herald Toy Fund, wrote that his kids have been through a lot and deserve a little […]
Child health experts: Kids need joy right now
Making sure children have a holiday gift or a new toy to play with can make a powerful difference during the pandemic, they say.
Childhood recipients give back to toy fund: ‘It’s a good thing you guys do’
Children who benefit from the fund often grow up to become donors themselves.
Toy fund helps when it’s needed most
The fund has been there through 11 recessions since it was founded in 1949.
Health care workers on front line seek help for their children
One certified nursing assistant missed three weeks of work after testing positive for COVID-19.
Family businesses support toy fund in good times and bad
Two restaurants help feed the volunteers despite having a tough year themselves.