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OLD NEWSBOYS’ GOODFELLOW FUND OF DETROIT STILL SEEKING 2017 FUNDRAISING DONATIONS
$877,744has been raised so far; $222,256 more needed to reach the $1.1million goal
DETROIT,December 28, 2017—The Old Newsboys’ Goodfellow Fund of Detroit continues its annual fundraising efforts and today announces that it has raised $877,744 to date,representing 80%of its 2017fundraising goal of $1.1 million. The local charitystill needs to raise $222,256to meet its goal by the end of its fiscal year on January 31, 2018.
“As the end of the year is upon us, we ask those looking to make a year-end charitable contribution to consider our organization,” said Dr. Mike Jennings, president of the Detroit Goodfellows. “In doing so, the gift will extend years into the future with a memory for the children who will always remember they were not forgotten at Christmas.”
With all donations collected, the Detroit Goodfellows annually distribute 34,000 holiday gift packages through Detroit police precincts to needy children in Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park, Harper Woods and River Rouge. This year 9,000 dolls were given to little girls aged 4 - 9 as part of the Goodfellow gift packages containing books, warm clothes, dental health kits,toys and candy. Four-year-old boys received a stuffed animal as part of theirs.It is estimated that two out of every three Detroit public schoolchildren receive a Detroit Goodfellows holiday gift box.
Tax-deductible donations may be sent to: The Old Newsboys’ Goodfellow Fund of Detroit, P.O. Box 44444, Detroit, MI 48244-0444. Donations may also be made using the organization’s secure website: and by texting DetKids to 56512. For more information, contact Detroit Goodfellows Director Sari Klok-Schneider at (586) 775-6139 or .
Founded in 1914, the Detroit Goodfellows is the original and oldest Goodfellows organization and is not affiliated with any other Goodfellow group. It also sponsors an emergency dental program for children, awards scholarships through Wayne State University, provides free shoes to children in need and helps send hundreds of needy children to camp each summer.
The Detroit Goodfellows holds a four–star rating from Charity Navigator. As America’s premiere charity evaluator, Charity Navigator provides donors with information to give them confidence in their charitable choices. The four–star rating is the highest rating given by Charity Navigator. To view the Detroit Goodfellows Charity Navigator listing, please visit and search under Old Newsboys Goodfellow Fund of Detroit.
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