Chatham Goodfellows

Chatham Goodfellows wants to thank past volunteers for the tremendous gift of their time and commitment for our excellent cause. Unfortunately, this year volunteers will be limited due to COVID restrictions. We hope that all past volunteers will maintain their enthusiasm for No Child Without A Christmas and be ready to help again next year.

We are so excited to be a part of this initiative!

Do you have donations for the Chatham Goodfellows? Goodfellows is planning two weekends, one in November and one in December, when people can drop off toys and non-perishable food. Donors will drive to a central location and simply pop their trunks to allow volunteers to safely remove the goods while respecting social distancing.

From all of us at Chatham Goodfellows we hope you had a great Thanksgiving. As we move into the Christmas season let's ensure that all of Chatham-Kent has a memorable Christmas. Please give generously. Our first donation event is October 24 & 25 from 9:00am-3:00pm at our Drop-off Location: Off of Bloomfield Rd, North of Greenfield Ethanol, across from Truly Green Greenhouses. Look for signs! We ask that you stay in your vehicle, pop your trunk and let our volunteers take your food and toy donations safely. We are practicing all of the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of Covid-19 while still committing to ensuring no child goes without this Christmas!

Shoppers Drug Mart on Grand Avenue West donated over 1600 candy canes for the 2020 Chatham Goodfellows Christmas Campaign. Thank you so much on behalf the Chatham Goodfellows Board

Our 2020 season is going digital! With a commitment to continue our tradition, Chatham Goodfellows is excited to announce that we have a game plan that includes a Virtual Porchlight Campaign where, on a designated night, people will be able to e-transfer donations and light up their porch lights to show support to the Chatham Goodfellows. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available!

Fundraising for the Chatham Goodfellows will look a lot different this year, thanks to COVID-19. Chatham Goodfellows Director Tim Mifflin says for everyone’s safety, our No Child Without a Christmas campaign is going virtual, including our annual Porchlight drive.

It may be October, but we have been working hard all year round to make sure this year’s No Child Without A Christmas is successful. Please remind yourself to give back when you can, especially this year. We have a few campaigns planned, the first being October 24 & 25 for your drive-up donations. Stay safely in your vehicle, pop your trunk and let our volunteers take your food and toys for families in need. A location will be announced shortly so stay tuned!

A special thank you to Staples Chatham who donated eight pallets of school supplies and backpacks to Chatham Goodfellows. The supplies and backpacks will be used to fill toy baskets this Christmas. (L-R - Leslie Labonte of Staples assists Chatham Goodfellows President load the school supplies into the trailer, while Rita Tanguay looks on.)

As Chatham Goodfellows launches their 66th No Child Without a Christmas campaign, we are reaching out to the community for support. It is clear that the impact of COVID-19 will be that Chatham Goodfellows will not be able to fundraise and collect goods through the traditional Porchlight & Street Sales Campaigns. Read more at our website:

Wondering how to help this year? Goodfellows are receiving donations of new toys and non-perishable food on October 24 & 25 - 9am to 3pm. Off Bloomfield Rd., North of Greenfield Ethanol Plant across from Truly Green Greenhouses. Watch for our signs!

Welcome to the new page for the Chatham Goodfellows and our No Child Without A Christmas campaign! If you could share this page with your friends, it would be greatly appreciated as we approach our 2020 season.

How can you help Chatham Goodfellows? Start collecting your non-perishables now...On October 24 & 25, 2020 Chatham Goodfellows will be holding a vehicle drive-up for the first intake of donations! Stay safely in your vehicle, pop your trunk and our volunteers will take your donations. Stay tuned for the location!

Thank you for following along with Chatham Goodfellows. This year, more than ever, we need your help. Announcing our 66th No Child Without a Christmas campaign. As previously announced, due to COVID-19 restrictions, Chatham Goodfellows will not be able to fundraise and collect goods through the traditional Porchlight & Street Sales Campaigns because we cannot safely and consistently socially distance while taking cash donations from people at store entrances or collecting food, toys and money from front porches. With a commitment to continue our tradition, Chatham Goodfellows is excited to announce our Virtual Porchlight Campaign. You will be able to e-transfer money and light up your porch lights to show your support on November 30th, 2020. Stay tuned for more info and how to donate!

Welcome to Chatham Goodfellows official Facebook and Instagram page! Please follow along for information about this year’s No Child Without a Christmas, our 66th year. Since 1954, Christmas in Chatham has been a little happier for some local children and families in need. That’s when Chatham Goodfellows embarked on its campaign to ensure there’s No Child Without a Christmas. Through donations and volunteer efforts, the Goodfellows have helped brighten many on Christmas morning ensuring there are toys for children and food for a holiday meal. Although we have had to make some necessary changes in the way we raise money, toys and food for local families, we are committed to helping those in need while keeping our volunteers and you safe. Stay tuned for more information about our Virtual Porchlight Campaign on Monday, November 30.