Portland Press Herald Toy Fund

Published
December 12, 2023

‘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.
Published
December 10, 2023

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.
Published
December 10, 2023

The Maine Millennial: Jesus would have been a Toy Fund kid

I think it's important to be generous, especially when it's difficult.
Published
December 9, 2023

Mother’s humble plea for a little joy: ‘My children have lost a lot’
Published
December 8, 2023

Happy memories of family and Christmas inspire big gift to Toy Fund

Published
December 7, 2023

Meet Mary, an ‘indispensable’ force behind the Toy Fund
Published
December 6, 2023

Toy Fund shifts into high gear
Published
December 5, 2023

Family overcomes homelessness, needs help at the holidays
Published
December 3, 2023

Epidemic of homelessness reflected in surge of letters to Toy Fund

The steep rise in homelessness in Maine and across the country is reflected in a surge of heart-wrenching requests for help this year from parents.
Published
December 2, 2023

‘The boys have only me.’ Toy Fund answers pleas from single parents