Holiday Package Program

Application is now open for the 2025 Detroit Goodfellows Holiday Gift Program

Every December, the Detroit Goodfellows give out holiday gift packages, brimming with essentials and delights to children ages 4 to 13 living in Detroit, Highland Park, Hamtramck, Ecorse, River Rouge, Harper Woods and Redford.

🎁 What’s Inside: Warm Clothing; Art Supplies & Books; Toys, Games & Candy; Dental Kits and Special Gifts: Girls aged 4-9 will receive a beautifully dressed doll, and boys aged 4-5 will receive a cuddly teddy bear!

🌟 Who is eligible to receive packages?

  • Children who will be between 4-13 in December 2025 who live in Detroit, Highland Park, Hamtramck, Harper Woods, River Rouge, Redford, and Ecorse. Only applications from these cities will be processed.

📲 After You Apply:

  • In September or October, you will receive an email from us asking to confirm your information. Please follow the instructions in that email. 
Apply Here

 

Need Assistance Now?

Other resources available here:

 

The United Way: dial 211 or 1.800.552.1183

https://unitedwaysem.org/get-help/ 

 

Detroit Public Library TIP line: 1.313.481.1400

https://detroitpubliclibrary.org/services/tip

 

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency: 1.313.388.9799

https://www.waynemetro.org/