NOTE:
In the past, the programs were listed with the date they would open to applications, but we had some people abusing this procedure by calling organizations long before the application period was open.
This would cause a great deal of frustration to the organizations, so this page has now changed! Organizations will now be listed ONLY after they have opened their application procedure so that
this can no longer be abused.
Please pay attention to the QUALIFICATIONS of each program! You should NOT be contacting organizations who clearly say they are ONLY for those in certain areas if you do NOT live in those areas. NO, they are NOT going to change their qualifications just for you....because you are not going to be only one who tries that!
These organizations are run by VOLUNTEERS so please be nice to them!
And please GIVE BACK as you are able in the future!
NATIONWIDE PROGRAMS
OPERATION SANTA
Children can write to Santa at the USPS, and then later on, families can choose to “adopt”
your children’s letters to send them gifts! The letter program is open right now – you’ll just
need to have your letter submitted by November 20th, 2023!
OPEN IN MULTIPLE CITIES
Some fraternal organizations, such as the Elks Clubs, Moose Lodges, etc. have Christmas
programs that they may not advertise, but work with the local schools Social Workers, to
get the names of families that can use help. Please contact your child's school Social Worker
to see if they are aware of these programs and can refer you!
Many City Police Departments have "Shop With A Cop" programs (or similar programs......
check with YOUR City Police Department to see if they have one!
Here are several:
- Eastpointe Police 3rd Annual Cops for Kids
Application Form:
Send an email to address above with the parent's ID showing an Eastpointe address, names
of the kids and ages (0-12) and copies of their birth certificates, as well as some gift ideas for
each child.
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- St. Clair Shores Cops for Kids
- Applications available on November
- Application deadline is November
It’s that time of year again! Time to make Christmas amazing for some kids in St. Clair
Shores!!! The Cops for Kids holiday applications will be available at the St. Clair Shores
Police Department front desk starting on
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Washtenaw Sheriff's Office
2201 Hogback Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734-971-8400
The Sheriff’s Office has facilitated the Shop with a Cop program in both Eastern and Western Washtenaw County since 2002. Each year we team law enforcement officers with nearly 200
youth from our county who are in need. For many, if not for Shop with a Cop, they would not
have a holiday celebration. Funding for the event is provided by generous donations from our corporate community. Participating staff donate their time. Each child is furnished with $100-
$150 to spend on gifts. Each enrolled child also receives a winter coat, hat, gloves, blanket,
backpack, toothbrush, and toothpaste. The program further provides participating children
with $100-$125 in gift cards to local Washtenaw County restaurants and a $25 gas card.
OPEN TO MULTIPLE COUNTIES
Catholic Charities of SEM
Phone: 855-882-2736
Adopt a Family Program. Families must be nominated by a parish or a partner organization.
Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Program / Neighbors Helping Neighbors
25650 Kelly Road
Roseville, MI 48066
Phone: 586-757-5551
Holiday giving season is well underway! IVC is starting deliveries from their Sally Dzick Memorial Pantry of food, toiletries & presents to home bound seniors & disabled adults during the holidays!
Serving all of Macomb County and parts of Oakland and St. Clair counties.
FOSTER CHILDREN / FAMILIES ONLY!
Friends of Foster Kids
39126 Van Dyke Ave,
Sterling Heights, MI
Phone: 586-307-Gift (4438)
FoFK provides Christmas for foster children from Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties,
who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect and placed in temp-
orary housing or shelters. FoFK fulfills each child’s wish list with new items wrapped with
care and then works to ensure timely delivery for Christmas.
WE CARE FOSTER CARE
9311 E. Outer Drive
Detroit, MI 48213
Phone: 313-688-0718
We Care Gift Share:
We want to give fun and educational gifts to foster children and their families to help make their holidays and other significant events happier and brighter.
LENAWEE COUNTY
Associated Charities of Lenawee County
221 S Tecumseh
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: 517-265-7255
The holidays are quickly approaching. Our annual Christmas program registration will begin
October . You must be a pre-registered client for this program. If you have not updated
for 2023, you will need to do so in order to register. We are open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9-3. You can come in anytime during our open hours
to register. Registration open from
Marines for Tots of Lenawee County
Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
The Cooper Center
18251 Quantico Gateway Dr.
Triangle, VA 22172-1776
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Phone: 517-605-9696
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APPLICATION RELATED DATES:
1. Application Open Date:
Date campaign begins accepting toy applications
2. Application Close Date:
Date campaign stops accepting toy applications.
3. Application Response Start Date:
Date when campaign will begin reviewing and responding to applications.
4. Application Response End Date:
Date when campaign will complete reviewing and responding to applications.
Saline Area Social Service Holiday Aid Signup
1259 Industrial Dr.
Saline, MI 48176
Phone: 734-429-4570
If you are interested in learning more about becoming signing up to receive holiday aid, email
or call 734-429-4570.
Tecumseh Service Club
Tecumseh United Methodist Church
605 Bishop Reed Dr.
Tecumseh, MI
Clients living in the Tecumseh, Clinton and Britten School District must apply in person
during our 2 days of sign-ups.
Sign-up days:
Wednesday, November
Wednesday, November
MACOMB COUNTY
3rd Annual Eastpointe Cops for Kids
23200 Gratiot Ave.
Eastpointe, MI
Phone: 586-445-3661Sd
following information: Parent's name and must have an Eastpointe address, children's
names and ages as well as birth certificates. Please also include possible items children
would like to receive.
Marines for Tots of Macomb County
Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
The Cooper Center
18251 Quantico Gateway Dr.
Triangle, VA 22172-1776
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Phone: 586-424-7415
Please see this website below for your area & zip code and to see where to go to register!
They cover a huge area!
DRIVE R & E Family Foundation
70701 Powell Road
Bruce Township, MI 48065
Phone: 586-228-1900 #4447
Our Mission:
Our mission is to create a brighter future for children aged 0-22 within S.E. MI. Each fall,
DRIVE receives referrals of children who will need holiday support from local elementary
schools, special education centers, shelters, churches, and other partner organizations.
These children are all living at or below poverty level within our community, many of
which without basics such as food and proper clothing.
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Our goal during Christmas Cheer is to not only provide those basics but to also gift these
children with the joy, love, and magic of the holiday season when they need it most! This
includes providing food, clothing, winter gear, boots, personal care items, and (most mag-
ical of all) Christmas Wish List items to each child that is in need.
Salvation Army Contact the center nearest you for info on Angel Tree and Senior help
Macomb Corps.
55 Church
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
Phone: 586-469-6712
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Warren Corps.
24140 Mound
Warren, MI 48901
Phone: 586-754-7400
Samaritan House
62324 Van Dyke
Washington, MI 48094
Phone: 586-336-9956
As Samaritan House is not open 7 days a week, phone messages may be left on the
answering machine at any time and they will be addressed as soon as possible.
Sharing Tree Program:
This program is designed to ensure that every member of each participating household
has gifts under their tree on Christmas morning and the makings of a traditional holiday.
dinner. Tags are created for each individual describing his/her wishes. The tags are then
distributed to our sponsoring churches, local businesses, libraries and other organizations.
he generous people of our communities select tags and fulfill the wishes.
Who We Serve:
Samaritan House provides assistance to low-income families and individuals who reside
in northwest Macomb County.
Our service area includes: Romeo, Washington Twp., Bruce Twp., Ray Twp., Armada
Twp., Village of Armada in Macomb Twp., Shelby Township and the city of Utica.
St. Clair Shores Cops for Kids
Phone: 586-445-5300
It’s that time of year again! Time to make Christmas amazing for some kids in St. Clair
Shores!!! The Cops for Kids holiday applications will be available at the St. Clair Shores
Police Department front desk starting on NOVEMBER
Thomas Lutheran Church Christmas baskets will be distributed on
23801 Kelly
Eastpointe, MI 48021
Phone: 586-772-3370
First-come, first-served baskets. No eligibility or deadline to apply. Christmas baskets
will be distribute. (They will have approx. 80 baskets).
MONROE COUNTY
Bedford Goodfellows Club
P.O. Box 377
Lambertville, MI 48144
Christmas Basket Applications:
Baskets are exclusively for Bedford township residents. Applications are available ONLY at:
Bedford Township Library. All applications must be completely filled out and returned before
noon on December 8th to be eligible for food distribution.
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Christmas Basket Distribution Pickup on November
Lambertville United Methodist Church. Dean Rd. and Douglas Rd.
Food baskets will be distributed to qualifying applicants based on returned applications.
Photo ID is required to pick up basket. Applicants are asked to enter from the Dean Rd.
(North) entrance and line up on the South side of the church. Applicants will be screened
in the parking lot & will be then directed by the gymnasium (West) to collect their baskets.
Families with kids then head to the main canopy (North) entrance to collect toys, and then
all applicants exit the parking lot onto Dean Rd.
Damascus House Resale Store Holiday Ham Meal Blessing
Elevate Church Deadline to register is Wednesday,
15269 S. Dixie Hwy. Pickup will be Wednesday,
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: 419-346-7701
Each ham serves up to 10 people.
The Salvation Army Campus of Hope / Spirit of Christmas 2023
815 E. First St.
Monroe, MI
Phone: 734-241-0440
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Phone: 734-693-3824
Sign up dates are:
November , 2023:
Night-time sign-up on November from 6 to 8 p.m.
OAKLAND COUNTY
Grace Centers of Hope
35 E. Huron
PO Box 430618
Pontiac, MI 48343-0618
Phone: 855-HELP-GCH
GOODFELOWS
Farmington Area Goodfellows Application deadline
31455 W Eleven Mile
Farmington Hills, MI 48336
Phone: 248-473-1826 Teresa Farmington Hills Senior Division
Provides Christmas assistance to Farmington and Farmington Hills residents aged 55 or older.
FARMINGTON YOUTH ASSISTANCE (children 13-18 years) Farmington Public School students needing assistance this holiday season please call (248) 489-3434 or email
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Orion Twp. Firefighter Goodfellows
A group of Orion Township Firefighters that provide for families in need in Orion Township.
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Southfield Goodfellows: Christmas Program
Southfield Human Services Dept.
C/O Southfield Goodfellows
260000 Evergreen
Southfield, MI 48076
Phone: 248-788-5899
Application page:
Website:
Qualified applicants receive food boxes and food certificates. Families with children, enrolled
in high school and younger, also receive gifts and clothing certificates for each child. Packages
are prepared at our distribution center for pickup by recipients in mid-December. Packages for
senior citizens and those with special needs are delivered. Southfield and Lathrup Village resi-
dents only.
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Waterford Goodfellows
This years Christmas Basket information is as follows: 1. Sign up will be from 11/26 thru 11/30
ONLY thru the form posted here (on 11/26). 2. Forms must be completely filled out for consid-
eration. Each household will need to fill out 1 application and attach a report card for the 23-24
school year or letter confirming attendance in the Waterford School district. Only 1 report card
per household is REQUIRED. 3. Upon acceptance of your application, you will receive an email
with a number and time for pick up. All pick-ups must be made on 12/16 at the assigned time
ONLY, Pick-up will be at the Waterford Community Center. 5640 Williams Lake Road.
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White Lake Goodfellows / No Senior without a Christmas
Phone: 248-698-3300 #7S
No Senior without a Christmas. Provides holiday assistance to seniors in White Lake. To register,
call and state that you would like Christmas help with the White Lake Goodfellows.
Lake Orion Lions Club
Phone: 248-975-6378
Christmas baskets for Lake Orion residents in need.
Marines for Tots of Macomb County
Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
The Cooper Center
18251 Quantico Gateway Dr.
Triangle, VA 22172-1776
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The Oakland County is divided into 4 sections. S.E. Oakland County, S.W. Oakland County
& N.W. Wayne County, and North Oakland County. See below for the cities and coordinators
for each area.
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S.E .Oakland County:
Area Coordinator: Clo McWhite
Phone: 248-571-5348
Serving: Southfield, Royal Oak, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park, Madison Heights, Pleasant Ridge, Franklin, Lathrup Village, Huntington Woods, Berkley, Clawson, Beverly Hills, Bing-
ham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield, Bloomfield Hills.
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S.W. Oakland County / N.W. Wayne County
Area Coordinator: Barb DuRei
Phone: 248-571-7336
Area Coordinator: April Saari
Phone: 248-571-7161
Serving: Farmington, Farmington Hills, Novi, Northville, Plymouth, Canton, Salem, West Bloomfield, Milford, Highland, Commerce, Wixom, Walled Lake, Orchard Lake, Keego Har-
bor, South Lyon, White Lake, Union Lake, Wolverine Lake
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North Oakland County
Area Coordinator: Noble Baird
Phone: 248-328-0490
Serving: Troy, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Auburn Hills, Lake Angelus, Pontiac, Sylvan Lake, Waterford, Dayton Plain, Clarkston, Seven Harbors, Andersonville, Davisburg, Springfield,
Thomas, Oakwood, Walters, Perry Lake Heights, Oxford, Ortonville, Brandon Gardens, Holly,
Lake Orion.
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE Holiday Giving Tree Program
1720 South Livernois
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Phone: 248-651-5836
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Neighborhood House Food Pantry
1315 Pine
Rochester, MI 48307
HOLIDAY GIVING TREE PROGRAM:
Children are able to request two gifts that we add to the "giving tree." Generous community
members then shop for these gifts. On the day of the event, parents are able to pick up the
presents for each of their children, along with pajamas, cold weather gear, books, stocking
stuffers, stuffed animals, and more.
Oakland County Foster Closet Must sign up by November
24400 Sinacola Ct. Suite B This agency is for FOSTER FAMILIES
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
Phone: 248-419-4487
Christmas Season is right around the corner! Our Christmas program is for our REGISTERED
clients. That means that you have came into our office, filled out registration paperwork and
shopped for your children. If you have only done our Christmas program or Back to School,
you are NOT eligible this year. If you are in need of help, please call or text us at 248-419-4487
to see if you qualify. Once the gifts come in, you will be notified by text and you have 72 hours
to pick up your gifts. You must notify the office if there is a problem picking up your gifts. Our
Christmas party is still happening on December , more details to come.
Open Door Outreach Center
7170 Cooley Lake
Waterford Township, MI
Phone: 248-360-2930
Provides Thanksgiving and Christmas assistance to seniors and adults with disabilities
who are current clients.
Farmington Area Goodfellows
Farmington Hills Senior Division
Phone: 248-473-1826 Teresa
Provides Christmas assistance to Farmington and Farmington Hills residents aged 55 or older.
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Southfield Goodfellows Christmas Program.
26000 Evergreen
Southfield, MI 48076
Phone: 800-852-7795
Southfield and Lathrup Village residents only.
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Waterford Goodfellows
Christmas Basket available for pick up on December
Must live within the Waterford School District or have a child attending Waterford schools.
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White Lake Goodfellows: No Senior Without a Christmas
Phone: 248-698-3300 #7
Provides holiday assistance to Seniors in White Lake.
To register, beginning after Thanksgiving: Call the Clerk’s office and state that you would like Christmas help with the White Lake Goodfellows.
The Salvation Army of Farmington Hills / Senior & Angel Tree Christmas Assistance
27500 Shiawassee
Farmington Hills, MI 48336
Phone: 248-477-1153 Call for an appointment!
Sign up begins October and ends on
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Call to register: Farmington Hills- 248-477-1153; Pontiac- 248-334- 2407; Royal Oak- 248-585-5600
The Baldwin Center
212 Baldwin Ave.
Pontiac, MI 48342
Phone: 248-332-6101
For low-income Oakland County families with children ages 18 and under in the home. Regis-
tration is by appointment in October. Bring proof of children under 18 in the home, as well as
photo ID. December holiday food baskets include a turkey or ham and other food to prepare a complete holiday meal.
The Philip House Mission
30800 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 221
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Phone: 248-532-0023
Adopt A Family for Christmas program.
Troy People Concerned
2045 Austin Dr,
Troy, MI 48083
Phone: 248-528-9199
Providing Thanksgiving & Christmas food baskets. Must be a Troy resident for at least 6 months
& complete an application verifying income & number of people in the household. Assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Volunteers of America Michigan / Heart of the Holidays
Administration Office
21415 Civic Center Dr. Suite 306
Southfield, MI 48076
Phone: 248-945-0101 TTY: 800-649-3777
We are partnering with organizations in Detroit, Grand Rapids and Lansing to distribute holiday
gifts to families with children in need. By partnering with other Michigan social service agencies, Heart of the Holidays will be able to focus on serving more children than in the past. Without the
help of Volunteers of America Michigan, these partnering organizations would not be able to pro-
vide holiday assistance to families in need.
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The program is also open with limited availability to families who live within a 20-mile radius of
the VOAMI Southfield headquarters and can show proof of income and need for assistance. Volunteers of America Michigan will still continue to provide holiday assistance to veterans and seniors currently enrolled in the nonprofit’s programs.
WASHTENAW COUNTY
5th Annual Christmas Dinner
The Ypsilanti Freight House
100 Marketplace
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Phone: 734-719-1098
We will provide transportation, food, music and fun for our community. Please reach out to
anyone of our team members for more information. All are welcome, please join us!
AID IN MILAN Christmas: Adopt-a-Family Program
89 W. Main
Milan, MI 48160
Phone: 734-439-8420
Aid in Milan collaborates with local organizations and community members to provide
seasonal support to families in need. This support is available to enrolled clients and
those referred to us by partner agencies.
To enroll, please submit a completed intake form, and provide:
1. Photo ID
2. Proof of residence in the Milan Area School District or in the 48160 ZIP code (such
as a recent utility bill or a lease agreement). School of Choice families are also eligible
to enroll.
3. Proof of income (such as recent pay stubs, bank statement showing SSI deposits, or
DHHS determination paperwork)
Chelsea Hospital
775 S Main St.
Chelsea, MI 48118
Phone: 734-593-6000
Provides a hot meal at no cost on Thanksgiving & Christmas Day. Please call the
Chelsea Senior Center to RSVP: 734-475-9242. The deadline to preorder meals is
one week prior to each holiday.
Faith in Action
603 S. Main
Chelsea, MI 48118
Phone: 734-475-3305
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FIA Dexter Food Pantry
7651 Dan Hoey Rd. Community Building C
Dexter, MI 48130
Phone: 734-426-7002
Seasonal Family Sponsorship: Individuals and groups sponsor registered client families
(privacy protected) and shop for Winter Holiday gift items. Items are wrapped and delivered
to FIA for distribution.
Food Gatherers Warehouse
1 Carrot Way
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734-761-2796
Website: https://www.foodgatherers.org/find-help/holiday-meals
Check this link for additional meal updates for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s
Manchester Lions Club with Manchester Family Services
Phone: 734-904-4694 Barry
On Saturday, December will meet at the Riverside School Cafeteria where at 8:30am our
families will arrive for the Kids Christmas shopping event. Family Services provides a list of
eligible families and kids and we will check them in, giving each child a “shopping pass” that
they will be able to use in selected businesses in Manchester to purchase gifts for their siblings
and parents. Upon arrival they will be assigned a seating area at one of the many tables and pro-
vided breakfast treats and beverages. Adult sponsors will pair up with the individual children and prepare to take them shopping. As the kids shop, their transactions will be recorded by the mer-
chant, then the Lions Club will stop by later and pay according to their shopper number and the
total cost. Then they return to the Riverside cafeteria where they will wrap all the gifts they found
at the various businesses, and at 11am pizzas will arrive, donated by Ollie’s, and Santa makes his appearance. Santa will draw the names of each participating child and they will get to select toys
for themselves. Most of the toys are the result of the Manchester Fire Department’s Toys For Tots program, so please support them.
Marines for Tots of Washtenaw County / Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
The Cooper Center
18251 Quantico Gateway Dr.
Triangle, VA 22172-1776
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Ypsilanti Chapter:
Phone: 734-657-4807
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2023's Sign-ups are listed below:
1. UAW Local 898
8975 Textile Rd.
2. Bryant Community
3 W. Eden
3. Peace Neighborhood
1111 N. Maple
These are three only sign-up days available.
Please bring ID, birth certificates of children and a form stating your children reside in the household….DHS paperwork/ Section 8/ Lease/ School.
MDHHS–Washtenaw County
Phone: 734-481-2000.
Provides holiday assistance to seniors age 65 or older who receive MDHHS benefits.
Peace Neighborhood Center Holiday Toy & Food Distribution
1111 N Maple Apply beginning Friday, Dec.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Apply by Friday, December
Phone: 734-662-3564
Open ONLY to Washtenaw residents. Pickup from December by appointment
only....we will contact YOU!
Saline Social Services
1259 Industrial Drive
Saline, MI 48176
Phone: 734-429-4570
Saline Area Social Service is a resource for anyone struggling to make ends meet in the
Saline community. To qualify for SASS’s services beyond food assistance, your household
income must not exceed 185% of the national poverty level (see table) and you must either
live within the boundaries of the Saline Area School District or have a child that attends
Saline Area Schools. If you are currently eligible for free or reduced-priced meals at any of
the Saline Area Schools, you are also eligible for our services.
If you are interested in learning more about signing up to receive holiday aid, email Mike
429-4570. Registration open from
Washtenaw County Salvation Army 2023 Online Christmas Signup
100 Arbana Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Phone: 734-668-8353
Toys for Children 0-18 years of age and must be a Washtenaw County resident.
Signup is from Oct.
