Portland Press Herald Toy Fund Archives

Readers help struggling families with gifts large and small

‘We definitely have more donors this year,‘ said Toy Fund Executive Director Kathleen Meade, ‘Which is great.’

A once-full warehouse is nearly empty, but more toys are arriving Monday.

Without the Toy Fund, three children might have missed out on Christmas gifts this year.

A tight real estate market adds a new challenge, but the 70-year-old charity is unfazed.

Such heartbreaking stories seem to be more common than ever this year, say longtime helpers who open letters sent from parents seeking help.

Donations continue to be accepted year-round.

The agencies that link families to the fund thank all others involved in making Christmas merrier.

Maria Castellano-Usery includes the Press Herald Toy Fund among several charities to benefit from her painting raffles.

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

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