Dearborn Goodfellows

05/28/2026

Smoke on the Grill returns Saturday, September 26. Watch our socials for details and tickets!

05/12/2026

Check out our newsletter for upcoming events and how to volunteer!

05/08/2026

Yummy! A lot of our supporters are participating, stop in a few and stay hello. Tickets are buy one, get one until May 15 with discount code BOGO

🍴✨ The current participating restaurants for the Taste of Dearborn presented by Ford Motor Company are HERE — and this is just the beginning of what is shaping up to be a fabulous night!

From pizza, shawarma, sushi, BBQ, bubble tea, desserts, coffee, custard, and more… we already have an incredible lineup of local favorites confirmed for June 17th in West Downtown Dearborn! 🎉

Restaurants are being added DAILY, so keep checking back to see who joins the party next! We are so excited to celebrate Dearborn’s amazing food scene, local businesses, and community with all of you. 💙

🎟️ Grab your tickets here:
https://www.dearbornareachamber.org/event/taste-of-dearborn-presented-by-ford-motor-company/


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05/07/2026

Cast a line for a great cause! Join us at Camp Dearborn for the Fishing Tournament benefiting the Goodfellows. Scan the QR code to register your kids.

05/03/2026

We would like to introduce our newest board member, Tony Sebastian! Tony is an active member of our organization. Early on in his volunteer work, Tony was eager to help with anything we needed. He consistently shows enthusiasm, passion, and dedication to help ensure there is, “No Child Without a Christmas”. Tony, we thank you for your hard work with our organization and look forward to working with you on our board!

05/03/2026

We would like to introduce our two new officers: Valerie Hajec as Secretary and Silvio Davis as Treasurer!

Valerie currently serves on our board. She is a passionate member and strives to ensure the success of our volunteer events. From helping plan and participate, she is always there with positivity and enthusiasm. Valerie, we look forward to your communication and support with the organization!

Silvio currently serves on our board. You may also recognize Silvio as our past Vice President and President. After stepping down from those roles, he continued to support the organization by serving on the board and participating in our events. Silvio, we look forward to your new role with the organization!

Valerie and Silvio, thank you for your continued support with the Goodfellows! With your support in your new roles, you will help us ensure our motto, "No Child Without a Christmas"!

05/03/2026

We would like to thank Nicole Golich and Karl Fava for their hard work and dedication with the Dearborn Goodfellows! Nicole and Karl served as part of our officers, as well as board members. With their help and hard work, they helped ensure that we continued to be successful at achieving our moto, “No Child Without a Christmas.” 🎄❤️💚

Nicole is stepping down from the position of Secretary and will remain on the board of directors. We want to thank Nicole for all of her support and organization over the many years she has served in this position. She was a leader in keeping communication flowing and always holding the best interest of the organization at heart. We will miss her in this roll, but are happy to see her still remain on the board of directors. Thank you Nicole!

Karl is retiring from the Goodfellows and will be added to our Honorary Life Members. We want to thank Karl for his careful stewardship of our finances, his attention to detail, and his unwavering integrity. He has been the backbone of our organization’s stability and growth for numerous years. Beyond the numbers, he has brought wisdom, kindness, and a steady hand that inspired confidence in everyone who worked alongside him. While we will miss his presence in our day‑to‑day operations, we celebrate this new chapter in his life and wish him and his family joy, health, and fulfillment in the years ahead. Please know that you will always be part of the Goodfellows family.

04/22/2026

Happy birthday to our Vice President, Nicki Allevato! Nicki is a third generation Goodfellows, devoted dog mom, and one of the most organized Goodfellows you’ll ever meet. Have a day as amazing as you are, Nicki! 🎂🎉🎁

04/19/2026

Arrangements for Bill Worden

Date: Tuesday April 21st
Time: 1-7pm
Service will begin at 7pm
Where: Howe Peterson Funeral Home in Dearborn 22546 Michigan Ave. 48124

04/18/2026

We are sad to share the news of Goodfellow Bill Worden’s passing. Every paper sales weekend Bill and his son, Steve, can be found in St Kateri’s kitchen serving hot soup to cold Goodfellows as they come in off the streets. Bill, his soup, and his heartwarming smile will be missed terribly. We send our deepest condolences to the Worden family and all who love Bill.

04/17/2026

Help support one of our favorite community partners Dearborn Firefighter Burn Drive at one of our favorite places Downey Brewing Company!