The Chatham Goodfellows 62nd annual Porchlight Campaign Monday was a good night, according to organizers.
“The board of directors are very pleased with the great turnout of volunteers, and the generous citizens of Chatham-Kent. Area residents donated over 130 banana boxes full of toys and non-perishable food,” Goodfellow Tim Mifflin said in a release. “In addition to the toys and food, over $41,900 in cash was donated, which is $1,900 more than 2015.”
Mifflin added the Chatham Goodfellows are appreciative of the continued support and generosity of the volunteers and the Chatham-Kent residents to ensure “No Child Without a Christmas”.
The Chatham Goodfellows key dates coming up include:
December 12 to December 15 – Toy Packing 6pm to 8pm at 280 Grand Avenue East (Old Sunnen//Guspro Building).
December 16 to December 17 – Street Sales.
December 20 – Toy Deliveries at 5:30 pm at 280 Grand Avenue East ( Old Sunnen//Guspro Building).
December 21 – Food packing/delivery at Spirit and Life Centre (St. Joseph Auditorium) packing begins at 8 am and deliveries after 12 noon.
Further information can be found on the Chatham Goodfellows website at chathamgoodfellows.ca.
