She is one of the countless grandparents whose soft spot for children translates into annual gifts to the Portland Press Herald Toy Fund.
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Single working mother in midcoast asks for help with gifts for 2 kids
‘I financially am having a hard time with things,’ she writes.
Donation remembers music lover who got bands together
The Jack McPhillips Memorial Fund gives $250 to the toy fund.
Homeless single mom needs gifts for 2 young children
Except for food stamps, the family’s sole income is $750 per month in survivor benefits from when the 4-year-old daughter’s father died two years ago.
Midcoast parents have difficult time despite hard work
They would be grateful for help for their 4-year-old daughter.
Car troubles leave nothing for 3 kids at Christmas
A midcoast mother writes about her family’s hard times.
Press Herald Toy Fund expands its reach into Androscoggin County
Children in need will benefit from various fundraisers for the gift-giving program, including potluck luncheons to be held Dec. 8 by companies throughout Greater Portland.
Press Herald Toy Fund gets underway for the holidays
Last year, the fund raised $159,998, which provided gifts to 3,603 Maine children. This year, organizers hope to raise $200,000.