Portland Press Herald Toy Fund
-
PublishedDecember 5, 2021
Pandemic, housing market turn setbacks into bigger challenges
A mother of two requests help for the family after what has been a challenging time.
-
PublishedDecember 4, 2021
Bruce Roberts’ legacy lives on in toy fund
The charity that began on a hunch in 1949 brought joy to 3,500 children in the midst of global pandemic.
-
PublishedDecember 3, 2021
Young mother won’t lose hope, but asks for a little help
She is looking for a job and a place to live, and hopes to provide gifts for her 1-year-old daughter.
-
PublishedDecember 1, 2021
After pandemic shuts down family business, grandmother turns to toy fund for help
The grandparents are trying to care for four grandchildren on one salary this year.
-
PublishedNovember 30, 2021
Couple inspired to support toy fund hopes to inspire others
There is no better time to give to a local charity than on #GivingTuesday, an annual reminder that this is a season of giving.
-
PublishedNovember 28, 2021
Mother asks for help: ‘It has been hard’
"With my unemployment running out, we are not sure how we can afford Christmas for the kids. The boys have been such great kids throughout everything ... and we are doing our best to keep things normal even though COVID is still around."
-
PublishedNovember 27, 2021
Musician with generous heart inspires gifts
Eric 'Andy' Dow Anderson was well-known in the Portland area as a musician and teacher, and donated to the toy fund every year.
-
PublishedNovember 26, 2021
Toy fund volunteers ‘ready to go’ after many had to sit out 2020
While many longtime helpers are able to return to duty, the Press Herald Toy Fund will continue to operate using extra precautions against COVID-19.
-
PublishedNovember 24, 2021
Toy Fund founded 72 years ago launches its annual ‘joy drive’
The Press Herald Toy Fund, founded in 1949, is gearing up to provide gifts for children whose families continue to face hardships made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic.
-
PublishedOctober 8, 2021
Toy Fund kicks off with large donation by family of Windham farmer
The late Harry and Lois Carlin donated to the Press Herald Toy Fund every year and inspired their 12 children to do the same.
- ← Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- …
- 21
- Next Page →