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The Toronto Star Santa Claus Fund is an initiative of The Toronto Star Childrenâ€™s Charities that provides 50,000 financially vulnerable children with a gift over the holidays.

Our mission is to bring joy and hope to financially vulnerable children over the holidays.

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Thank you, Star readers. Proudfoot Corner wraps up another successful season

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Thank you, Star readers. Proudfoot Corner wraps up another successful season

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GOAL:

$1.5 million

TO DATE:

$1,492,948

How to donate:

Online: To donate by Visa, Mastercard or Amex use our secure form.

By cheque: Mail to the Toronto Star Santa Claus Fund, 8 Spadina, Toronto, ON M5V 0S8

By phone: Call 647-250-8282

Tax receipts will be issued.

To volunteer:

Email [email protected]

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