And many of these parents know what holiday gifts can mean to a child going through such a difficult experience.
Portland Press Herald Toy Fund
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Toy Fund comes to rescue of grandparents
Based on the letters seeking help this year, there are a lot of grandparents out there who have found themselves caring for young children once again and feeling overwhelmed at the holidays.
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Local businesses are quick to cook up meals for Toy Fund volunteers
Team members simply knock on doors and ask for donations. Once they explain it’s for the Toy Fund volunteers, the answer is always yes.
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Mysterious note to the Toy Fund reveals a poignant family history
We knew there had to be a story behind the donation. But we had no idea it would be so heartwarming.
Posted inLocal & State, Toy Fund
Toy Fund volunteers scramble behind the scenes to make holiday magic
The volunteers are always prepared for the unexpected. And they say they even enjoy the end-of-season scrambling to make sure every child is served.
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‘The parents are just so thankful’
Toy Fund volunteers come back for the mission and the moments.
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‘Completely unexpected’ loss leaves family in a hard spot
The Press Herald Toy Fund uses donations from readers to buy toys and books for thousands of Maine children in need each holiday season.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Volunteer has special connection with children helped by Toy Fund
Sue Taylor has been volunteering off and on with the Toy Fund for about 15 years. But her connection to it goes back decades.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Jesus would have been a Toy Fund kid
I think it’s important to be generous, especially when it’s difficult.
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Mother’s humble plea for a little joy: ‘My children have lost a lot’
The Press Herald Toy Fund understands how important it is for a child to simply experience joy. It has been in the joy business since 1949. But sometimes it can seem like providing gifts for the holidays is the least we can do. Parents who write to the Toy Fund often say how important it […]