Do you want to apply to Canton Goodfellows for Christmas gifts for your children, but you have some questions? Here are some of our most frequently asked questions:

To whom do you provide assistance?

We provide assistance to families without regard to the family’s religious preference. We serve families who 1) live in Canton, Michigan, 2) whose children live with them in Canton, and 3) who meet our income guidelines for a family of their size.

When is your application period?

NEW for 2025: Our Applications will now be available in LATE AUGUST and must be submitted to us by a preset cutoff-date, five weeks from the initial release date.  Approved or denied EMAIL notifications are sent by November 1 to all families who apply by the cut-off date. We will no longer be sending post cards to families.

How can I submit an Application?

NEW FOR 2025:  We will ONLY have an ONLINE APPLICATION available to families (not the previous hardcopy versions that could be printed or picked up). The link to our ONLINE Application will be posted on the get assistance page, on our start date. 

If I am denied assistance, or don’t live in Canton, where else can I apply for assistance?

You can call the Plymouth Salvation Army at 1-734-453-5464. They will inform you of the date on which they start accepting calls for Christmas assistance

Do you coordinate lists with other local organizations offering assistance?

We share our approved families list with local service providers to ensure that families do not receive assistance from more than one agency.

Have a question that’s not answered here? Contact us and we’ll get back with you as soon as possible.