Join Canton, Michigan residents who support our goal of “No Child Without a Christmas” through sponsorships and volunteering.

Our busiest time of the year is September through mid-December.  We have various opportunities for you to volunteer with the Canton Goodfellows.

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Are you interested in sponsoring a child or an entire family, by purchasing gifts and clothing gift cards for Christmas?

As you’re deciding, here are some things to think about:

  • Open to All: Anyone can sponsor a child for Christmas. You do not need to be a Canton resident or business.
  • Flexible Giving: Fully sponsoring a child typically costs around $200. Sponsors may purchase whatever their personal budget allows. Any missing gift requests will be filled in by the Canton Goodfellows.
  • How to Sponsor a Child: Please send an email to our sponsoring account  cantongfsponsor@gmail.com  in mid-September. (If this link does not open up a blank email in your browser, copy and paste the email address into your own email provider.)  Let us know how many children you’d like to support.
  • Assignment Timing: Child/Sponsor assignments begin at the end of September and are usually completed by mid-October. We offer them on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • We appreciate your considering a child sponsorship!

Additional information about  sponsorships.

  • We communicate with sponsors by email.
  • Prior years’ sponsors and new sponsors (who have sent us requests) are contacted by email at the end of September.
  • Once a sponsor is assigned a child, we’ll provide a detailed wish list from the family with child age, gender, interests, and a reasonable “wish” to help you select gifts. We’ll also provide you with our gift guidelines.  Our goal is to provide each child with 4 toys/gifts and a store specific gift card (for parents to purchase clothing).
  • Sponsors will also receive specific information about the drop-off of gifts, including date, time, and location.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

volunteers organize gifts and toys into bags

You don’t need any special skills to volunteer, only a wish to make sure that no child in Canton, Michigan goes without a Christmas.

Community members can get involved in a few aspects of our campaign. Whether you’re looking to

we have opportunities for you to lend a hand.  Make sure to also check out our Calendar page, for more information on the events listed above.

Are you interested in getting involved with the Canton Goodfellows?  Read about how one of our members decided to join :

I first learned about Canton Goodfellows through my children when they were enrolled in Plymouth-Canton Schools.  They wanted to participate by donating food, clothing, books and toys.  It became a special, annual family outing to shop for needed items and drop them off for Goodfellows.

Eventually, I started volunteering with Goodfellows, became a member, and joined the Board.  My children no longer live in this area but Goodfellows was an important part of their childhood and helped reinforce their responsibility to help families less fortunate than our own.

I’m grateful for this organization and how it serves our community.  The volunteers I have met are some of the most selfless and kind people around!

WAYS TO HELP US MONETARILY

  •  Make a monetary donation, by visiting our donate page
  •  Sign up for the Kroger Community Rewards Program                      

If you’re a Kroger customer, the Kroger Community Rewards Program is an easy way to support Canton Goodfellows while you shop.

To get started, sign up for the Community Rewards Program with your Kroger Plus Card and select Canton Goodfellows as the organization you wish to support. Find our organization by searching for “Canton Goodfellows” or by using our organization number, 62754.

Once you’re enrolled, you’ll earn rewards for the Canton Goodfellows every time you shop and use your Plus Card!

NOTE: If you are currently enrolled in the Kroger Community Rewards Program, you DO NOT have to re-enroll each April, as previously required.