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2022 Toys For Tots Info – Dropoff Locations, Donation & Application Links

2022 marks the 75th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots program. Toys for Tots brings joy to children in our community who would otherwise not have much under the tree on Christmas morning. The application period to receive toys is open now through December 8th. Visit https://springvale-me.toysfortots.org/ for more info and to apply. Sanford/Springvale dropoff locations - new, unwrapped toys only please! Airport Safe Storage, 1725 Main St. AmVets Post 3, 169 School St. Atlantic Federal Credit Union,…

Helping Hands: August 14, 2022

Wanda Parent and her volunteers at Stuff the Bus have been working all through the recent heat wave gathering school supplies for York County kids in need. Many, many local residents and businesses have participated, including Matthew H. and Ryan at Wireless Zone, who donated 150 backpacks, and Marc Motors which has donated 200 backpacks. Stuff the Bus has one more drive scheduled at Walmart, on August 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please stop by and donate if…

Helping Hands: July 24, 2022

The Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunk is looking for foster families willing to bring a cat or dog into their homes to give the pets a break from the stresses of shelter life. It doesn't have to be a long-term commitment - a week or even a weekend in a homey environment is beneficial. WGME recently featured Sanford resident Catherine St. Clair in a story about fostering. View it here. The Sanford Elks MCCP Committee's annual 500 Wish Club raffle…

January Thaw Brings Warmth to Sanford’s Homeless

On January 20th, the Sanford-Springvale Rotary Club held an event to raise funds and donate cold weather clothing items for the homeless. Elias Thomas III, Past District Governor of Rotary, conceived of the idea – JANUARY THAW, as a means to attract residents in the area to gather for good food and drink, at the same time donating funds and warm clothing items to benefit the homeless population in the City of Sanford. Thomas and his daughter, Heather Beaupre (a…

Great Prizes Up for Grabs in Music Boosters February Fundraiser

Press Release The students and parents of the Sanford Schools Music Department have arranged an amazing fundraiser – a raffle with over $2,700 in possible prizes and up to 40 chances to win for every entry. Prizes will be drawn each day in February and there are also 12 BONUS prizes! Each day has a different theme. For example: Every Wednesday the winner will win Breakfast, Lunch AND Dinner at a local restaurant! Sundays: Free Groceries! Mondays: Free Gas! There…

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