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Press Herald toy fund
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Press Herald Toy Fund receives letter of thanks
The fund aimed to provide toys for up to 7,000 children.
Press Herald Toy Fund: Parents thank fund for Santa’s gifts
Dear Portland Press Herald Toy Fund, My husband and I work hard to provide for our beautiful kids. With cut hours and rising bills, I was afraid of the holidays. Every time we paid our bills, there was nothing left. Thank you for your help. It was awesome to see my children’s eyes light up […]
Press Herald Toy Fund: Parents’ work hours cut, children suffer
The Press Herald Toy Fund aims to provide toys for up to 7,000 children in Cumberland, York, Sagadahoc, Lincoln and Knox counties.
Press Herald Toy Fund still accepting donations to meet goal
The fund collects almost $109,000 so far, $4,000 more than last year’s total.
Stressed mother would like a gift or two for three boys
Dear Portland Press Herald Toy Fund, We moved to Maine four years ago; two years later my husband left me to raise three boys alone. I work 25 hours a week, but my expenses are greater than my income. I have been searching for full-time work with benefits, but have not been successful. I would […]
Press Herald Toy Fund: Working dad needs help after unemployment stint
The Press Herald Toy Fund aims to provide toys for 7,000 children in Cumberland, York, Sagadahoc, Lincoln and Knox counties.
Press Herald Toy Fund: Money tight for family that relocated to Maine
The Press Herald Toy Fund aims to provide toys for 7,000 children in Cumberland, York, Sagadahoc, Lincoln and Knox counties.
Immigrant parents seek some joy for their children
Fleeing war and settling in Maine has been exciting and difficult.
No income means no gifts without toy fund’s help
Dear Portland Press Herald Toy Fund: I am currently living with my mom. I have no income and have been searching for work. I need to swallow my pride and ask for help for Christmas. If I don’t ask for help, my children will not have anything for Christmas. Thank you for all you do […]