We now have a donation site with a link (located up and to the right). This site is available all year around for those who wish to donate money through a secure 'PayPal' server site.
Thanks again from the Novi Goodfellows!
Schedule of events 2010 Goodfellows:
“No child without a Christmas”
2010 Goodfellows - HELP WANTED!
It is that time of year when the Goodfellows ask for your help!
Here are some opportunities for probationary employees, family, friends and anyone needing community service hours!
Paper Sales:
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Saturday, November 27 - 9am till 3pm
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Saturday, December 4 - 9am till 3pm
(Breakfast & Lunch provided by the Goodfellows)
Shopping:
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Friday, December 10 - 7pm till done
Gift shopping at Meijer's store in Wixom. All you do is spend the gift money - how much fun is that! (Soft drinks and snacks provided)
Toy Collection in Farmington Hills (Toys for Tots):
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December 15th - 7pm till 9pm
Where? Research Industrial Park; Take Ten Mile Rd east over I275. Turn right at the first traffic light onto Research Drive. When you intersect Commerce turn right and the Toys for Tots building is on the left hand side about two or three building down.
Gift Sorting & Distribution:
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Saturday, December 18 - 9am till 11am
(Fire Station # 4 located 10 Mile and Wixom Roads to sort and distribute gifts)
Novi Goodfellows P.O. Box 1073 Novi, MI 4837
>>>Novi Goodfellows is a non-profit organization<<<
Board of Directors:
· Kim Ziegler Novi Youth Assistance
· Cheryl McNamara
· Matt Blamy
· Mike Moisan
· Bob Peterson
· Mark Pehrson Director
Each year, just a few weeks before Christmas, ANFF volunteers team up with the Goodfellows and go to work. The Goodfellows mission is to raise money to buy Christmas gifts for families in need during the holiday season. Goodfellow volunteers go out in the streets with firefighter boots (used to collect money in) and Goodfellow newspapers in hand. The Goodfellows objective is to appeal to the kindness and generosity of passing car drivers (and occupants) to donate some coins or bills to the Goodfellows Christmas fund in exchange for a newspaper. After the money has been collected, it is delivered to an accounting crew who sort and count the donations.
Next, a shopping crew heads to a local store (Meijer's in Wixom) taking with them Christmas wish lists that are used to select the gifts families have requested. When all of the shopping is completed, the gifts go to a central location for a wrapping crew to go to work. Wrapped gifts are coded by family and sent to a nominated collection location a few days before Christmas. Finally, all of the Goodfellow volunteers are rewarded for their hard work when the gifts and generous food hampers are handed to the families. The smiles on the faces from the spirit of giving makes Christmas extra special for all those involved.
As the Christmas season approaches, look out for the Goodfellows out and about in the streets of Novi.
Special recognition goes out to ANFF member FF. Mark Pehrson, who does an outstanding job directing the Goodfellows volunteer program every year.
If you are interested in participating in the Goodfellows program, please contact FF. Mark Pehrson: (248) 425-6645.
For those requiring assistance, please contact Kim Ziegler at Novi Youth Assistance (248) 347-0413.
Donations are gratefully accepted at anytime - Please send to:
The Novi Goodfellows
P.O. Box 1073
Novi, MI 48375
Alternatively, please use the "Donate" button in the upper right corner of this page. This will link you directly to a secure PayPal server.
Thank you for your continued support!
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