Tag: Toronto Star Santa Claus Fund
over 1 year ago
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My daughters are teenagers now, but Christmas is still about the kids

At this time of year, every kid deserves to rip into a gift like a jungle cat, which is why the Toronto Star Santa Cl...

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over 1 year ago
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For Santa Claus Fund volunteer Don Ford, Christmas starts in September and sometimes means going ...

Ford’s two decades with the fund have taught him many things about his community. Out on the delivery trail, he’s fac...

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over 1 year ago
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Christmas is all about children. You had better not crush their joy

On Christmas Day, Star Santa Claus Fund kids will be warm, fed and entertained, thanks to you good, generous people.

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over 1 year ago
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I’ll never forget the year a young Palestinian boy experienced the magic of Christmas thanks to a...

Bringing joy to children at Christmas, regardless of their religion or ethnic background, is a tradition celebrated a...

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over 1 year ago
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Your gift to the Star’s Santa Claus Fund can help restore a child’s faith in joy and community

Toronto Star’s Santa Claus Fund helps put 50,000 Christmas gift boxes under the tree for children who would otherwise...

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over 1 year ago
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Santa Claus Fund connects people from all over Toronto in the spirit of sharing

My partner and I spent years delivering presents for the Santa Claus Fund, trudging through the snow and knocking on ...

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over 1 year ago
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Are these dark times for you? Some people around us have it even tougher

The Star’s Santa Claus Fund is a way people try to help those who have heavier burdens, writes Bruce Arthur.

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over 2 years ago
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Thanks to you, the Santa Claus Fund has reached its $1.5-million goal. But the need continues

“Our readers once again show us firsthand the true meaning of Christmas,” says Star publisher and Torstar co-owner Jo...

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over 2 years ago
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My stuffed dog Max was my companion, sounding board, four-legged security blanket, cuddle machine...

Max was a Christmas gift from a stranger, helping my immigrant parents get on their feet. Small acts, like donating t...

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over 2 years ago
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Christmases spent in foreign lands remind writer that Christmas charity begins at home

As I look back on those memories and how hard it can be to help, I remember how easy it is to help here, with the Sta...

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over 2 years ago
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Big Jim and the Rescue Rig, Evil Knievel’s stunt cycle — these cherished toys at Christmas were a...

Star reporter Robert Benzie remembers his childhood and the days of Big Jim and the Rescue Rig — which is why the San...

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over 2 years ago
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As a child, the Christmas season’s joys meant gifts, family, reggae and oxtail

Angelyn Francis says her childhood holiday memories aren’t much about the presents, however much she cared about them...

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over 2 years ago
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The year Bose Aunty told us about Santa Claus, Christmas was extra sweet

Growing up in India, we knew Diwali and Eid and Vaisakhi, writes columnist Shree Paradkar. But we hadn’t heard of San...

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over 2 years ago
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A donation to the Star’s Santa Claus Fund will help families in tough circumstances, tougher stil...

A donation to the Star’s Santa Claus Fund will help families in tough circumstances, tougher still due to the pandemic

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over 2 years ago
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Community helps you through the toughest parts of parenthood, and the Santa Claus Fund is one way...

There may never be a better year to donate to the Santa Claus Fund, which is sending 50,000 gift boxes to underprivil...

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over 2 years ago
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A donation to the Star’s Santa Claus Fund can provide a gift of ‘peace and deep kindness’ this ho...

In anticipation of greater demand this year for families struggling with financial and employment insecurities, this ...

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over 2 years ago
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Your donation to the Santa Claus fund will help us make a child’s Christmas one to remember

Toronto Star Santa Claus Fund hopes to raise $1.5 million to help children in need have a happy Christmas

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