Apply For Help

To apply for assistance through Westland Goodfellows, please make sure the application is fully completed and that all required supporting documents are included.

Before submitting the application, please confirm the following:

• The application is complete, and all questions have been answered.
• A copy of the applicant’s Driver’s License or State ID is attached. The address on the identification must match the address listed on the application.
• A working phone number and an alternate phone number are provided.
• Proof of residence is attached, such as a rent receipt, utility bill, cable or phone bill, or mortgage statement.
• A Birth Certificate, Verification of Birth, or School Record is attached for each child listed on the application. Please note that a child’s Social Security card is not accepted as proof of birth.
• The income section of the application is completed, and current documentation verifying income is attached. Acceptable documentation may include a recent pay stub, DHS documentation, Social Security documentation, or other proof of income.

Please review the application carefully before submitting it to ensure that all required information and documentation are included. Missing information or documents may delay the application process.

This application is for WESTLAND RESIDENTS WITH CHILDREN ONLY, and proof of residency is required. Read the application carefully and complete it in full. Approved families will receive a gift voucher which will allow you to shop for your child’s specific needs. You are required to use the voucher appropriately for toys, clothing, books or other age/child appropriate items. Each voucher has a specific value and you are responsible for any amount above it. The Goodfellows receive and review copies of your purchases. If it is found that you used the voucher improperly or spent more than the allotted amount you risk being denied future help from the Goodfellows.  You will also receive a food voucher for a Heartland Market, local grocery store. Please use all vouchers by their deadlines.

Lastly, there are many agencies that provide Christmas assistance – Salvation Army, Toys for Tots, etc. DO NOT APPLY to more than 1 program  for Christmas assistance. The Goodfellows will cross-reference our list of applicants with lists from these organizations. You risk losing all assistance by applying  to more than one program.

Merry Christmas to your family and may the New Year be better for us all!