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Portland Press Herald Toy Fund

Published
December 7, 2015

Mother’s illness catches a diligent family by surprise

Just when they found a home, the woman was diagnosed with cancer.
Published
December 6, 2015

Funds arrive in memory of faithful donor James D. Wallace Jr.

Many toy fund donations are sent to remember the generous Standish man who died last month at age 57.
Published
December 5, 2015

Layoff lays midcoast family low

Now jobless, a mom married to a disabled man requests gifts for their young daughter.
Published
December 4, 2015

Struggling mother hoping to see smiles on kids’ faces

Her oldest just turned 10, and her youngest has medical problems that make it impossible for her to work.
Published
December 3, 2015

Longtime toy fund volunteer finds work and parents’ gratitude rewarding

Margie Emmons of Yarmouth also feels lucky that her children and grandchildren have always been provided for at Christmas.

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Published
December 2, 2015

Caregiver at work and at home requests gifts for 5-year-old

A young Portland mother manages to make ends meet but needs help to put gifts under the tree.
Published
December 1, 2015

‘A long ago recipient’ remembers Press Herald Toy Fund

An envelope contains a small donation for the charity, along with a brief note.
Published
November 30, 2015

Gifts for boys would add to joy of togetherness

A midcoast Maine mom requests toys for two children under age 5.
Published
November 28, 2015

Maine’s heating season puts a damper on Christmastime

A disabled midcoast dad humbly describes the choice between keeping warm and buying gifts.
Published
November 27, 2015

Toy fund finds a new home free of charge

WS Development donates a vacant retail space to the 66-year-old toy fund.