Toronto Star Children's Charities
@tstarcharities.bsky.social
The Toronto Star Children’s Charities has been bringing hope and joy to kids since 1901 through initiatives like the Santa Claus Fund and the Fresh Air Fund.
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@thestar.com's Senior Politics Reporter, David Rider, tells the wonderful story of Aryanna, a 10-year-old gift recipient, who gave a school presentation for Project Give Back, about how the #StarSantaClausFund brings magic to children across the city.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:24 PM
@thestar.com's Senior Politics Reporter, David Rider, tells the wonderful story of Aryanna, a 10-year-old gift recipient, who gave a school presentation for Project Give Back, about how the #StarSantaClausFund brings magic to children across the city.
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Pics: Nick Lachance
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We need you! 🎁
It's time to dust off those sleigh bells (and maybe your car keys!). We have 50,000 gifts waiting to be delivered to financially vulnerable children across the GTA!
Ready to bring hope and joy with just one delivery run?
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#StarSantaClausFund
It's time to dust off those sleigh bells (and maybe your car keys!). We have 50,000 gifts waiting to be delivered to financially vulnerable children across the GTA!
Ready to bring hope and joy with just one delivery run?
pickatime.com/SantaClausFu...
#StarSantaClausFund
November 18, 2025 at 10:28 PM
We need you! 🎁
It's time to dust off those sleigh bells (and maybe your car keys!). We have 50,000 gifts waiting to be delivered to financially vulnerable children across the GTA!
Ready to bring hope and joy with just one delivery run?
pickatime.com/SantaClausFu...
#StarSantaClausFund
It's time to dust off those sleigh bells (and maybe your car keys!). We have 50,000 gifts waiting to be delivered to financially vulnerable children across the GTA!
Ready to bring hope and joy with just one delivery run?
pickatime.com/SantaClausFu...
#StarSantaClausFund
On this day, we stand united to honour the profound courage and unwavering commitment of all those who have served and continue to serve. We remember their immense sacrifice for our peace and freedom.
#LestWeForget #RemembranceDay #CanadaRemembers
#LestWeForget #RemembranceDay #CanadaRemembers
November 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
On this day, we stand united to honour the profound courage and unwavering commitment of all those who have served and continue to serve. We remember their immense sacrifice for our peace and freedom.
#LestWeForget #RemembranceDay #CanadaRemembers
#LestWeForget #RemembranceDay #CanadaRemembers
Check out this uplifting story by Josh McGinnis, staff reporter for the Toronto Star, who interviews David Mezzabotta a current donor whose passion for the fund started from his childhood years of receiving boxes himself.
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November 2, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Check out this uplifting story by Josh McGinnis, staff reporter for the Toronto Star, who interviews David Mezzabotta a current donor whose passion for the fund started from his childhood years of receiving boxes himself.
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A Spooktacular Wish from The Toronto Star Children's Charities!We hope your night is full of treats, laughter, and safe, spooky fun. While tonight is all about treats and spooky fun, we're here every day to bring joy, hope, and curiosity to financially vulnerable children!
October 31, 2025 at 7:36 PM
A Spooktacular Wish from The Toronto Star Children's Charities!We hope your night is full of treats, laughter, and safe, spooky fun. While tonight is all about treats and spooky fun, we're here every day to bring joy, hope, and curiosity to financially vulnerable children!
The countdown to holiday magic is on! 🌟
@thestar.com #StarSantaClausFund goal is $1.5 million. We need your help to reach it.
Donating today is a great way to get ahead of your holiday giving and bring joy to children! Let's reach the goal together!
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@thestar.com #StarSantaClausFund goal is $1.5 million. We need your help to reach it.
Donating today is a great way to get ahead of your holiday giving and bring joy to children! Let's reach the goal together!
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October 23, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The countdown to holiday magic is on! 🌟
@thestar.com #StarSantaClausFund goal is $1.5 million. We need your help to reach it.
Donating today is a great way to get ahead of your holiday giving and bring joy to children! Let's reach the goal together!
linktr.ee/torontostarc...
@thestar.com #StarSantaClausFund goal is $1.5 million. We need your help to reach it.
Donating today is a great way to get ahead of your holiday giving and bring joy to children! Let's reach the goal together!
linktr.ee/torontostarc...
Kicking off the 2025 @thestar.com Santa Claus Fund Campaign is Jordan Bitove, publisher of the Toronto Star.
Jordan shares a heartfelt sentiment of what this campaign means to Toronto.
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#starsantaclausfund #holidaytradition
Pics: Jordan Bitove, Steve Russell
Jordan shares a heartfelt sentiment of what this campaign means to Toronto.
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#starsantaclausfund #holidaytradition
Pics: Jordan Bitove, Steve Russell
October 18, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Kicking off the 2025 @thestar.com Santa Claus Fund Campaign is Jordan Bitove, publisher of the Toronto Star.
Jordan shares a heartfelt sentiment of what this campaign means to Toronto.
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#starsantaclausfund #holidaytradition
Pics: Jordan Bitove, Steve Russell
Jordan shares a heartfelt sentiment of what this campaign means to Toronto.
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#starsantaclausfund #holidaytradition
Pics: Jordan Bitove, Steve Russell
Mark your calendars!
@thestar.com #StarSantaClausFund campaign officially kicks off this Saturday, October 18th, 2025!
Can't wait? You don't have to! You can donate today and start bringing joy and hope to financially vulnerable kids across the GTA!
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@thestar.com #StarSantaClausFund campaign officially kicks off this Saturday, October 18th, 2025!
Can't wait? You don't have to! You can donate today and start bringing joy and hope to financially vulnerable kids across the GTA!
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October 15, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Mark your calendars!
@thestar.com #StarSantaClausFund campaign officially kicks off this Saturday, October 18th, 2025!
Can't wait? You don't have to! You can donate today and start bringing joy and hope to financially vulnerable kids across the GTA!
linktr.ee/torontostarc...
@thestar.com #StarSantaClausFund campaign officially kicks off this Saturday, October 18th, 2025!
Can't wait? You don't have to! You can donate today and start bringing joy and hope to financially vulnerable kids across the GTA!
linktr.ee/torontostarc...
@thestar.com #StarSantaClausFund has been a holiday tradition for over a century. Back in 1939, we aimed to support 24,000 children. Today, we deliver 50,000 gift boxes to financially vulnerable children!
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Pic: Star file archives
#ThrowbackThursday
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#ThrowbackThursday
October 9, 2025 at 9:25 PM
@thestar.com #StarSantaClausFund has been a holiday tradition for over a century. Back in 1939, we aimed to support 24,000 children. Today, we deliver 50,000 gift boxes to financially vulnerable children!
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Pic: Star file archives
#ThrowbackThursday
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#ThrowbackThursday
You're invited to the Santa Claus Fund Volunteer Webinar!
Whether you're a returning volunteer or it's your first time with us, you're invited to our free informative webinar!
Click the link below to sign up (also in bio):
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#TorontoStar #SantaClausFund #TorontoVolunteers
Whether you're a returning volunteer or it's your first time with us, you're invited to our free informative webinar!
Click the link below to sign up (also in bio):
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#TorontoStar #SantaClausFund #TorontoVolunteers
October 2, 2025 at 8:15 PM
You're invited to the Santa Claus Fund Volunteer Webinar!
Whether you're a returning volunteer or it's your first time with us, you're invited to our free informative webinar!
Click the link below to sign up (also in bio):
linktr.ee/torontostarc...
#TorontoStar #SantaClausFund #TorontoVolunteers
Whether you're a returning volunteer or it's your first time with us, you're invited to our free informative webinar!
Click the link below to sign up (also in bio):
linktr.ee/torontostarc...
#TorontoStar #SantaClausFund #TorontoVolunteers
#nationaldayoftruthandreconciliation is a vital day to honour the strength and resilience of Indigenous survivors and commit to a future of justice and unity. @tstarcharities.bsky.social is proud to support Indigenous non-profits through our initiatives. Learn more: linktr.ee/torontostarc...
September 30, 2025 at 3:55 PM
#nationaldayoftruthandreconciliation is a vital day to honour the strength and resilience of Indigenous survivors and commit to a future of justice and unity. @tstarcharities.bsky.social is proud to support Indigenous non-profits through our initiatives. Learn more: linktr.ee/torontostarc...
Mark your Calendars, #starsantaclausfund Campaign starts Oct 18th, 2025!
Stay tuned as @thestar.com will be sharing heartwarming daily stories about the children, donors, volunteers, and agencies who will bring the program to life. linktr.ee/torontostarc...
Stay tuned as @thestar.com will be sharing heartwarming daily stories about the children, donors, volunteers, and agencies who will bring the program to life. linktr.ee/torontostarc...
September 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Mark your Calendars, #starsantaclausfund Campaign starts Oct 18th, 2025!
Stay tuned as @thestar.com will be sharing heartwarming daily stories about the children, donors, volunteers, and agencies who will bring the program to life. linktr.ee/torontostarc...
Stay tuned as @thestar.com will be sharing heartwarming daily stories about the children, donors, volunteers, and agencies who will bring the program to life. linktr.ee/torontostarc...
Looking for ways to spread Holiday Cheer in the coming months ?
Deliver gifts: At the end of November, we will need volunteers to help deliver gift boxes
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Host a Fundraiser: Got a knack for planning? linktr.ee/torontostarc...
#TorontoStar
Deliver gifts: At the end of November, we will need volunteers to help deliver gift boxes
forms.office.com/r/5QdawB7jwj
Host a Fundraiser: Got a knack for planning? linktr.ee/torontostarc...
#TorontoStar
September 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Looking for ways to spread Holiday Cheer in the coming months ?
Deliver gifts: At the end of November, we will need volunteers to help deliver gift boxes
forms.office.com/r/5QdawB7jwj
Host a Fundraiser: Got a knack for planning? linktr.ee/torontostarc...
#TorontoStar
Deliver gifts: At the end of November, we will need volunteers to help deliver gift boxes
forms.office.com/r/5QdawB7jwj
Host a Fundraiser: Got a knack for planning? linktr.ee/torontostarc...
#TorontoStar
As the weather cools and the holiday season approaches, we're filled with excitement and anticipation! Let's get a head start on spreading some joy and hope. #starsantaclausfund provides holiday gifts to 50,000 financially vulnerable children.
Donate today
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Donate today
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September 12, 2025 at 4:44 PM
As the weather cools and the holiday season approaches, we're filled with excitement and anticipation! Let's get a head start on spreading some joy and hope. #starsantaclausfund provides holiday gifts to 50,000 financially vulnerable children.
Donate today
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Donate today
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To our incredible donor community: You did it!
Thanks to your amazing generosity, we’ve not only reached but exceeded our $650,000 goal.
Grateful, thankful, and looking eagerly towards next year's campaign! 🌟
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#MissionAccomplished #Grateful
Thanks to your amazing generosity, we’ve not only reached but exceeded our $650,000 goal.
Grateful, thankful, and looking eagerly towards next year's campaign! 🌟
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#MissionAccomplished #Grateful
September 10, 2025 at 8:18 PM
To our incredible donor community: You did it!
Thanks to your amazing generosity, we’ve not only reached but exceeded our $650,000 goal.
Grateful, thankful, and looking eagerly towards next year's campaign! 🌟
linktr.ee/torontostarc...
#MissionAccomplished #Grateful
Thanks to your amazing generosity, we’ve not only reached but exceeded our $650,000 goal.
Grateful, thankful, and looking eagerly towards next year's campaign! 🌟
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#MissionAccomplished #Grateful
Happy back-to-school season!
As we head into the second week of September, we're reflecting on a fantastic summer. Thanks to your generosity, our fundraising efforts for the #starfreshairfund were a huge success!
Stay tuned for highlights from @thetorontostar Fresh Air Fund
As we head into the second week of September, we're reflecting on a fantastic summer. Thanks to your generosity, our fundraising efforts for the #starfreshairfund were a huge success!
Stay tuned for highlights from @thetorontostar Fresh Air Fund
September 8, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Happy back-to-school season!
As we head into the second week of September, we're reflecting on a fantastic summer. Thanks to your generosity, our fundraising efforts for the #starfreshairfund were a huge success!
Stay tuned for highlights from @thetorontostar Fresh Air Fund
As we head into the second week of September, we're reflecting on a fantastic summer. Thanks to your generosity, our fundraising efforts for the #starfreshairfund were a huge success!
Stay tuned for highlights from @thetorontostar Fresh Air Fund
The closing story of our Toronto Star 2025 Fresh Air Fund campaign features the heartwarming journey of Angelina at @woodgreenorg.bsky.social' Homeward Bound summer camp, one of the grant recipients of the Fresh Air Fund.
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#starfreshairfund
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#starfreshairfund
September 2, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The closing story of our Toronto Star 2025 Fresh Air Fund campaign features the heartwarming journey of Angelina at @woodgreenorg.bsky.social' Homeward Bound summer camp, one of the grant recipients of the Fresh Air Fund.
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#starfreshairfund
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#starfreshairfund
Since 1901, our community of donors, especially, devoted Toronto Star readers has been at the heart of the #StarFreshAirFund. Today,your generosity continues to inspire and give financially vulnerable children the chance to experience a truly memorable summer. linktr.ee/torontostarc...
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August 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Since 1901, our community of donors, especially, devoted Toronto Star readers has been at the heart of the #StarFreshAirFund. Today,your generosity continues to inspire and give financially vulnerable children the chance to experience a truly memorable summer. linktr.ee/torontostarc...
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Dana Leahey, the Exec. Dir. of Camp Scugog shares how your generosity allows the camp to continue creating a fun and kind atmosphere for all their campers, as every one of them comes from a financially vulnerable background.
Thank you, Camp Scugog!
#starfreshairfund
Thank you, Camp Scugog!
#starfreshairfund
August 22, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Dana Leahey, the Exec. Dir. of Camp Scugog shares how your generosity allows the camp to continue creating a fun and kind atmosphere for all their campers, as every one of them comes from a financially vulnerable background.
Thank you, Camp Scugog!
#starfreshairfund
Thank you, Camp Scugog!
#starfreshairfund
First, we have a wonderful message from Teresa V., Exec. Dir. of The WoodGreen Foundation. She shares a big thank you to all Fresh Air Fund donors for helping create a magical experience for the children in their Homeward Bound Summer program.
Thank you @woodgreenorg.bsky.social!
Thank you @woodgreenorg.bsky.social!
August 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM
First, we have a wonderful message from Teresa V., Exec. Dir. of The WoodGreen Foundation. She shares a big thank you to all Fresh Air Fund donors for helping create a magical experience for the children in their Homeward Bound Summer program.
Thank you @woodgreenorg.bsky.social!
Thank you @woodgreenorg.bsky.social!
Mark Colley shares the story of his grandfather, who held a daily running streak for over 2,400 days, and now, at 87, has a new streak of 8,000 daily steps. Inspired by him, Mark now has his own streak of daily steps.
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#starfreshairfund
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#starfreshairfund
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August 18, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Mark Colley shares the story of his grandfather, who held a daily running streak for over 2,400 days, and now, at 87, has a new streak of 8,000 daily steps. Inspired by him, Mark now has his own streak of daily steps.
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#starfreshairfund
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#starfreshairfund
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Lastly, Editor Deborah Dundas shares a personal story about her daughter's first overnight summer camp, and the love for the outdoors that has been part of her ever since.
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#starfreshairfund
Pic: Leslie Ferenc/Toronto Star file photo
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#starfreshairfund
Pic: Leslie Ferenc/Toronto Star file photo
August 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Lastly, Editor Deborah Dundas shares a personal story about her daughter's first overnight summer camp, and the love for the outdoors that has been part of her ever since.
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#starfreshairfund
Pic: Leslie Ferenc/Toronto Star file photo
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#starfreshairfund
Pic: Leslie Ferenc/Toronto Star file photo
Second, Staff Reporter Allie Moustakis guides us through six underappreciated, low-transited Toronto parks, perfect for a peaceful escape from city life.
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#starfreshairfund
Pic: Carlos Osorio/Toronto Star
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#starfreshairfund
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August 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Second, Staff Reporter Allie Moustakis guides us through six underappreciated, low-transited Toronto parks, perfect for a peaceful escape from city life.
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#starfreshairfund
Pic: Carlos Osorio/Toronto Star
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#starfreshairfund
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Check out some of the @thestar.com
#starfreshairfund stories you may have missed!
First, Staff Reporter Reagan McSwain shares a hilarious and heartwarming tale of a family camping trip where even mouldy tortillas couldn't ruin the fun.
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Pic: Karon Liu
#starfreshairfund stories you may have missed!
First, Staff Reporter Reagan McSwain shares a hilarious and heartwarming tale of a family camping trip where even mouldy tortillas couldn't ruin the fun.
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Pic: Karon Liu
August 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Check out some of the @thestar.com
#starfreshairfund stories you may have missed!
First, Staff Reporter Reagan McSwain shares a hilarious and heartwarming tale of a family camping trip where even mouldy tortillas couldn't ruin the fun.
linktr.ee/torontostarc...
Pic: Karon Liu
#starfreshairfund stories you may have missed!
First, Staff Reporter Reagan McSwain shares a hilarious and heartwarming tale of a family camping trip where even mouldy tortillas couldn't ruin the fun.
linktr.ee/torontostarc...
Pic: Karon Liu
Check out our spotlight on Outward Bound Canada
in our other socials. Here is the Instagram link:
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#starfreshairfund
in our other socials. Here is the Instagram link:
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#starfreshairfund
August 14, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Check out our spotlight on Outward Bound Canada
in our other socials. Here is the Instagram link:
www.instagram.com/p/DNTD0k4t9J...
#starfreshairfund
in our other socials. Here is the Instagram link:
www.instagram.com/p/DNTD0k4t9J...
#starfreshairfund