Goodfellows & Crusade for Toys

 GOODFELLOWS & CRUSADE FOR TOYS
Christmas 2024
​Goodfellows time is rapidly approaching.
If you would like to donate to this program, mail checks to:
​Goodfellows Program
700 S. Harbor Dr.
Grand Haven, MI 49417
checks payable to 
Goodfellows 

The Goodfellows - What Do They Do? For over 80 years, the  Goodfellows program has worked to make sure that the needy children of the area have a good Christmas. We furnish each child with new clothes, along with toys, games and candy. The Goodfellows Committee is made up of Legion, SAL and Auxiliary members. We shop for clothes and specialty items, then pack all items in a family box and distribute to the families through the Salvation Army.

Goodfellows partners with local firefighters, who collect toys and monetary donations through the Crusade For Toys program. Collection begins in November and continues for several weeks. Collection boxes will be located at local fire stations, or donors may drop off toys/donations at the American Legion Post 28.

In 2018, the Goodfellows program served 136 families and 363 children in the northwest Ottawa County area, and provided toys for the stores of the Salvation Army, Love In Action and the Coopersville Care Center. We are anticipating a great need again this year for toys and clothing. The Goodfellows program receives referrals from the Salvation Army, which provides screening to determine eligible families for our program.

TIMELINE: For Christmas 2024, shoppers will need to pick up their lists between 6:00 and 8:00 pm on Thursday, December 5 at the Post.  Shopping will need to be completed and brought to the Post on or before December 14.  Early shopping is appreciated.  Bring all items, separated by family, to the upstairs ballroom at the Post. Add a pair of mittens, a hat, and scarf (if available) for each child, plus a blanket for each baby.

Packing will take place the week of December 9 starting at 9:00 am daily.  The gift distribution will be made from the Salvation Army building.
Goodfellows is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and relies on the generosity of our community.  Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

​​Thank you, everyone – The Goodfellows Committee

To volunteer for the Goodfellows Program
contact: Ray Ribbink at [email protected]
To volunteer for Shopping
​contact: Barb Kelly at [email protected]