Consider Adopting a Family in Need for the 2024 Christmas Season!
The Westland Goodfellows invite you to be a part of our impactful Adopt-a-Family program this holiday season. Since its inception in 2010, this program has aimed to bring joy and support to families in need, and we’re excited to continue this tradition in 2024.
The Westland Goodfellows will thoroughly review and approve all applicants for the program. We will then coordinate with adoptive families, churches, or businesses to ensure that the selected families receive a magical Christmas experience.
By adopting a family this year, you can make a tremendous difference in their lives. We will collect a “wish list” from the family, detailing needed items such as clothing, sizes, ages, and desired toys. This information will help us match them with a local family, business, or church that is willing to provide support. To further assist your generosity, the Goodfellows will supply standard items such as hats, gloves, school supplies, dental kits, and food gift vouchers.
Over the years, this program has grown tremendously! Our initial goal in 2010 was to adopt 10 families, and we surpassed expectations every year since. In 2011, 24 families were adopted. We maintained strong participation in subsequent years, with 26 families adopted in 2012 and 2013, and an increase to 28 families in 2014, thanks to the generous support from UAW Local 900. The momentum continued with 54 families adopted in 2015, and 55 families each in 2016 and 2017! The program truly soared in 2018 with 72 families adopted.
Let’s continue this tradition of giving! If you would like to adopt a family for the 2024 Christmas season, please call us at 734-725-8798 to learn more and get matched with a family in need. The deadline to participate is the Monday of Thanksgiving week.
Your compassion can bring joy and hope to those who need it most this holiday season!
Please email us at ADOPT@westlandgoodfellows.org and use this link to find out more specific information regarding this program.