Donations to the Press Herald Toy Fund have exceeded $200,000 and continue to climb. It is the third annual fundraising drive in a row to reach the milestone, helping to ensure the charity will continue to bring joy to Maine children in need. The tradition began in 1949 when the Portland Evening Express first asked […]
More donations arrive for the toy fund
By Staff Report
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Donations continue to arrive for the Press Herald Toy Fund, which provided gifts for thousands of Maine children last month and will soon begin planning for a 72nd holiday season.
The outpouring of support in recent weeks helped lift the spirits of struggling families and sustained the charity through a year like no other.
There is no time limit on donations, which are accepted year-round and have sustained the charity for seven decades. Donors’ names and messages will continue to be published along with periodic updates on the annual fundraising campaign in the days ahead.