OUR STORY
Mission
The Old Newsboys’ Goodfellow Fund of Detroit includes 300 members whose sole mission is to ensure that there is No Kiddie Without a Christmas. Each holiday season, the Detroit Goodfellows distribute holiday gift boxes to children ages 4 through 13 living in Detroit, Highland Park, River Rouge, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Ecorse. Each child receives warm clothing, socks, underwear, toys, books, games, a dental kit and more.
History
The Old Newsboys’ Goodfellow Fund of Detroit was founded in 1914 by James J. Brady and is not affiliated with any other Goodfellows organization. There is no national headquarters.
OUR STAFF
The Detroit Goodfellows have one full-time and one part-time employee.
Rick Pacynski
President 2024-2026
Jordan Mulka
Executive Director
Board of Directors
The Detroit Goodfellows is led by a Board of Directors of 18 dedicated individuals who have long served the organization as members, donors and advisers. Board Members
Becoming a Member
Members are the lifeblood of the Detroit Goodfellows, and we’re always on the lookout to grow our roster of charitable-minded givers. All new members must be sponsored by a current Detroit Goodfellow, and the Board of Directors must also approve new members. Along with annual dues, members are asked to assist with package distribution, write fundraising letters or send fundraising emails, attend and support events and activities, and serve on a committee.
NextGen Goodfellows
Become part of the next generation of Detroit Goodfellows members making a difference for so many deserving children. NextGen Detroit Goodfellows are ages 18–29. The membership fee is $10 annually along with a 10-hour commitment of volunteer service to the organization. The 10 volunteer hours can be completed in many ways: package distribution, outreach at community events, selling special-edition newspapers on Sales Day, walking in the Thanksgiving Day Parade, dressing dolls, assembling dental kits, writing letters, social media support and much more.
Become part of an organization that believes in the power of giving and make sure no child is forgotten at Christmas. Email jordan@detroitgoodfellows.org to become a NextGen member and for more information.