Many family members donate to benefit children each year in the memory of loved ones who started the tradition of generosity.

Now, when the family can most use some holiday cheer, gifts for the children would be out of reach without help from others.

The southern Maine dad works part time and goes to night school for his GED.

Between medical expenses for her ailing mother and the household bills, a southern Maine woman is stretched thin this holiday season.

Maine Gold & Silver’s customers and staff combine to provide $1,300 to brighten the holidays for children this Christmas.

Volunteers also sometimes set up and run fundraisers, which supplement reader donations.