The Toronto Star Children's Charities

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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We are now on bluesky! Follow us on the link below
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Introducing Camp Spotlights!
For the next weeks of the 2026 Fresh Air Fund campaign, we will be featuring some of the amazing summer camps that have received a #starfreshairfund grant to subsidize the camper fees for financially vulnerable children!
Stay tuned!

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@TorontoStar Kevin Donovan, Chief Investigative Reporter, reflects on how 'roughing it' on the Bruce Trail as a teenager shaped who he is today, and why it’s a right of passage today's kids shouldn't miss out on.
article and more:
https://t.co/1vhD1MlZxO
📸Peter Kelly

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Did you know?
We've completely revamped our donation forms to make supporting our mission easier than ever, Check them out and make an impact in just a few clicks!
New feature: You can now use GooglePay
Check out our forms via the link below:
https://t.co/1vhD1MlZxO
#donatetoday

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Co-workers, sweet treats, and a whole lot to celebrate!
The @TorontoStar Social Committee hosted a bake sale and silent auction, raising $1,224.50 for the #FreshAirFund! ☀️
Huge thanks to the organizers, bakers, Matt Cole for his handmade bowls, and everyone who donated!

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The @TorontoStar 2026 Fresh Air Fund Camp Grant Recipients List is available now!
Check it out on the link below.
If you'd like to learn more about the Fresh Air Fund, donate and/or join our community, follow the link:
https://t.co/1vhD1MlZxO

#donatetoday #starfreshairfund

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@TorontoStar Senior Politics Reporter @dmrider is taking us back to the mid-1960s and 70s at Ontario's historic Ronville Lodge.
Discover the magic of family fun and see why supporting summer camps through the #StarFreshAirFund matters so much today.
https://t.co/1vhD1MlZxO

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The @TorontoStar Fresh Air Fund is in full swing! 🌲✨
Check out the Toronto Star every Saturday for inspiring stories: https://t.co/1vhD1MlZxO

#StarFreshAirFund #donate #camping #summercamp

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Have you read this moving @TorontoStar piece by Daysha Loppie? It captures how a community turned heartbreak into hope, launching the 'Run for Joy' in memory of Sarah Joy Short. 🤍a fundraiser for the #StarFreshAirFund
🔗 https://t.co/1vhD1MlZxO
📸: Emily Litt

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Every kid deserves a summer they'll never forget.✨
Summer is just around the corner, and we want to make sure financially vulnerable children have the chance to experience the magic of the great outdoors.
Donate to #StarFreshAirFund
https://t.co/1vhD1Mmxnm
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If this recent heatwave has you daydreaming about summer escapes, you’ll love this piece by Lora Grady, Personal Finance Reporter for The @TorontoStar. She looks back on her camping adventures in Algonquin Park and shares the valuable life lessons.
https://t.co/1vhD1MlZxO

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Your kindness is summer magic!✨
Ever wonder exactly how far your donation to the @TorontoStar #StarFreshAirFund goes? We’ve crunched the numbers from our 2025 season to show the impact YOU made.
Help us send more kids to camp this year:
https://t.co/1vhD1MlZxO

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The 2026 Fresh Air Fund campaign is live! ✨

Kicking off this season, Toronto Star senior writer Francine Kopun shares a heartwarming tale of how her love of water and swimming began at summer camp.
https://t.co/1vhD1MlZxO
Photo creds: Dreamsite
#camping #summer #donate

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Reminder!
The @TorontoStar #StarFreshAirFund Campaign starts this weekend! Saturday, May 9th, 2026.
Join us as we share inspiring stories about the camps, campers, our donor community, and heartwarming personal tales, among other highlights!
https://t.co/1vhD1MlZxO

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Since the very beginning, you’ve been right by our side. From generous donations and creative fundraisers to the incredible kids who donate their birthday money to initiatives like our upcoming #StarFreshAirFund!
Campaign begins May 9!
https://t.co/1vhD1MlZxO
Pic: Star files

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Happy #GlobalYouthServiceDay!
What a perfect finale to #VolunteerAppreciationWeek! A huge shout-out to the incredible youth who fueled our 2025 #starSantaClausFund campaign.
You're superstars! Thank you for making a difference.
Pics provided by volunteers
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We’re keeping the #VolunteerAppreciationWeek party going with a look back at our 2025 @TorontoStar #SantaClausFund campaign. To everyone who showed up to spread hope and joy, Thank you! We couldn't do this without you!
#NVW2026
Pictures provided by volunteers
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It is #VolunteerAppreciationWeek!🌟
To kick things off, we want to share some of the incredible volunteer statistics from the 2025 Santa Claus Fund!
We are beyond grateful for every hour, every smile, and every act of kindness you, our volunteers gave. You make the magic happen!

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@DavidNarcisoCA Thank you for your incredible support!

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Thank you @TStarCharities for the thoughtful note and bottle.

Proud to support the Santa Claus Fund and the work you do for families across Toronto. Looking forward to contributing again this year.

#Toronto #Community #GivingBack

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Time to dust off those adventure goggles!
From sports and science to wilderness treks, @TorontoStar #FreshAirFund gives kids life-changing summer experiences. Help us make Summer 2026 unforgettable for every child.
https://t.co/1vhD1MlZxO
📍 Camp Scugog, Summer 2025