Southfield Goodfellows

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Thank you for buying the 2013 Southfield Goodfellows Newspaper
Goodfellows goals, history & the need
Goals
The Southfield Goodfellows is an all volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The primary goal
of the Southfield Goodfellows is to assure that no child in Southfield or Lathrup Village is forgotten
during the Holiday Season. We also assist in meeting the food requirements of needy families senior
citizens in the community at this special time of year.
Our secondary goal is to provide assistance to individuals year-round through our Urgent Needs
Program. This assistance for unforeseen hardship is conducted on a case-by-case basis, as long as funds
are available. The City of Southfield Human Services Department manages the program on behalf of the
Southfield Goodfellows.
History
In 1946, a handful of concerned citizens of Southfield Township recognized the need to assist a small
number of families for the Holiday Season. The group chose to pursue this mission by emulating the
traditional Goodfellows program. Community, religious and service organizations, as well as companies
and local government, were each asked to commit two members to direct this effort. The response was
overwhelming and the Southfield Goodfellows organization was born.
Since those early beginnings, Southfield and Lathrup Village have become incorporated cities whose
needs have grown along with their population. We continue to expand our efforts year after year and
tailor our program to meet the ever-changing needs of these communities.
tHeNeed
Requests for assistance come from a range of ages, family units, and diverse cultures. Our clients
include many single-parent families, families headed by unemployed or physically impaired breadwinners, as well as senior citizens. The incomes of all our clients fall within the Federal poverty
guideline as established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
HowweservetHeCommuNity
The Southfield Goodfellows receive recommendations from social workers, school personnel,
religious institutions, police and fire departments, and concerned citizens to identify both families and
individuals in need in the Southfield and Lathrup Village communities. A case worker at the City of
Southfield Human Services Department reviews these recommendations and arranges for the submission
of Request for Assistance forms to the Southfield Goodfellows in order to qualify applicants.
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. This is accomplished
through fund-raising events and donations of food and toys from schools, individuals, groups, and
corporations. Purchases are made by funds raised through general solicitation to the community through
our newsletter mailing and newspaper sale. Packages are prepared at our distribution center for pickup
by recipients in mid-December. Food boxes for senior citizens and those with special needs are delivered.
Mail donations to Southfield Goodfellows • P.O. Box 2336 • Southfield, MI 48037 or visit our website at www.southfieldgoodfellows.org
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How You Can Help
There are plenty of opportunities for the community to
participate in the Southfield Goodfellows assistance effort.
You can:
OFFICERS, DIRECTORS
AND COORDINATORS
• Grant money to the Goodfellows for the purchase
of clothing certificates for children and food
certificates to supplement the goods collected in
the food drives.
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iris D. Thompson
Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MaryAnn O’Rourke
Recording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hannah Haynes
Corresponding Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shakela Smith
Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beverly Hawks
Director of Food Acquisition and Distribution . . . . . . . . . Fulton Smith
Director of Newsletter & Newspaper Publication . . Sydnee Thompson
Director of Newspaper Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joan Boufford
Director of Toys and Gifts . . . . Mike Guzdzial & MaryAnn O’Rourke
• Sponsor a “Giving Tree” – the Goodfellows will
provide your organization with paper holiday
ornament tags, each listing the first name, age and
gender of a specific child in the community, to
purchase new items from a suggested wish list.
Coordinators:
Dolls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beverly Tucker
Human Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rhonda Terry and Harold Shriman
Photographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harold Rogers
Web Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shakela Smith
Any one of these activities is a great way for either
groups or individuals to lend a helping hand. To help the
Southfield Goodfellows in future efforts or for further
information, contact:
WE HAVE
EACH OTHER
I absolutely love the Christmas season. I love the picturesque view of the
world drenched in glistening snow (but in
my fantasy, the roads are always snowfree). In spite of it being freezing outside,
the holidays make me warm. The
scenery is etched into my mind: Red,
green, silver, and gold decorations and
twinkling lights as far as the eye can see;
the sounds of children laughing; yummy
cookies, chocolates, and other holiday
treats to nibble. People even seem to
smile more as you pass them on the
street. It truly is the season of love, fellowship, and giving; after all, it is the
most wonderful time of the year.
Houses are lit and decorated with
oversized, animatronic inflatable characters to draw more attention for the man
of the hour. During the later hours of
Christmas Eve, kids take over the
kitchen to bake cookies only for ol’ Saint
Nick. There is the anticipation of Santa
Claus coming to town and leaving
presents.
• Sew, purchase, knit or crochet doll clothes – the
Southfield Goodfellows purchase dolls which
individuals and/or groups then dress as gifts.
P.O. Box 2336, Southfield, MI 48037
(248) 788-5899
or visit our website at www.southfieldgoodfellows.org
By: Iris D. Thompson, Southfield Goodfellows President
This holiday is a special treat for our
children, but the seniors have a special
place in our hearts as well. As our motto
states, “No child or senior should be forgotten at the holiday season.”
Recently, my family gathered to celebrate my grandparents’ 72nd wedding
anniversary. After lots of food and laughter, my brother asked my 91-year-old
grandmother to tell his son what it was
like when she was a girl. She told stories
of growing up during the Great
Depression with her seven younger
siblings. She was responsible for looking
after her brothers and sisters, which did
not allow her much time to enjoy being a
kid. Though times were hard for this family of 10, they still managed to create
great memories. My 94-year-old grandfather’s childhood was a similar tale. He,
too, is the eldest of his siblings—the big
brother to five.
As a couple, they have had decades
of togetherness as well, and they raised
a family that has grown to 20 members.
We come together every holiday and
every birthday, but we also come
together when one of us is in need. Over
the past 30 years, my grandparents have
faced a number of illnesses, three of
which were cancers. Through it all,
they’ve had each other, but they also had
all of us: two daughters, three grandchildren (plus their spouses), nine greatgrandchildren, and one great-great
grandchild to care for them and to
love them.
As the eldest in both of their families,
my grandparents were tasked with the
care of their siblings. Sadly, today they
are the last of their immediate families.
That led me to think about the seniors in
our community. They may be in
Southfield or Lathrup Village all alone—
after all, many have settled here from
distant lands. Some speak little or no
English, making them feel even more
isolated. I imagine it must be challenging
and lonely for them, especially at this
time of year.
But there is something we can do. We
can reach out to them; after all, kindness
is universal. Our seniors have much to
offer us. We can benefit from their years
of knowledge and experiences, as they
are our untapped treasures. Let’s
embrace them as parts of our extended
families.
Please be a blessing to others and
share with them what you can this
holiday season. A monetary gift of any
size would truly help our cause.
Remember: true abundance isn’t measured by what you have, but rather by
what you give.
Thank you for caring. Be blessed and
Happy Holidays! If you have any
questions or need additional information,
please call and leave a message on our
24-hour voice mail at 248-788-5899.
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Southfield Goodfellows and Volunteers
Food Sorting and Packing
Distribution Center Activity
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Southfield Goodfellows and Volunteers
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Seasons Greetings
to You and Yours
Happy Holidays
In Loving Memory
of
Thelma Irene
Rankin
and
William Addison
Rankin, Jr.
to all from
Councilman
Myron A. Frasier
The Rankin Family
Thank you SouThfield GoodfellowS for
makinG a poSiTive difference in So many liveS.
The Southfield community foundation women’s fund
248.327.6125
www.scfmi.org
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
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Merry Memories
This season doesn’t just bring new memories every year – it’s also a great
time to remember seasons past. From the President’s family to yours:
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
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ORGANIZATION CAN SAVE YOUR HOLIDAY
So, it's your turn to host the big family holiday gathering. You're
already having panic attacks and nightmares over all that must be
done. As hostess, you know you'll be on your feet all day; cleaning,
cooking, warming and replenishing multiple dishes, answering the
door, hanging up coats, cleaning up spills, washing dishes. By the
time it's all been handled, the guests are beginning to leave. Not to
mention, you never sat down and visited with family or even ate.
There has to be a better way. Well, there is a better way. Planning
ahead and organization is key to a well-run event, happy guests, and
a relaxed, well-fed, and entertained YOU.
4 days before the event: decorate the house- hang garland & lights,
set out centerpieces & candles
3 days before the event: clean the oven, wipe down kitchen blinds,
dust, make cold dishes
2 days before the event: bake desserts, mop the kitchen, put greens,
cabbage, and green beans in crock pot
Leading up to the event, schedule a few tasks each day to lighten
your load and stress level.
1 day before the event: chop vegetables & bake cornbread for dressing/stuffing, chop cheese for macaroni & cheese, late evening- make
creamy desserts like banana pudding & cheesecake. For the guest
bathroom, set out decorative hand towels, stock the vanity with tissue & soap, and clean guest bathroom
7 days before the event: dust/clean all of those things you hardly
ever- the mantel, china cabinet shelves, ceiling fan, light fixtures
above the kitchen & dining room tables, top of the refrigerator, top &
underside of the stove fan hood, entertainment center, under sofa
cushions, and clean the carpet (if necessary)
The day of the event: In the morning- vacuum, have the
kids/spouse shovel & salt the driveway/walkway. 6-hours before
guests arrive- put the turkey, roast beef, and/or other meat in the
oven. 3-hours before guests arrive- bake the dressing/stuffing and
macaroni & cheese
5 days before the event: clean the refrigerator, determine the
flow/layout of kitchen for the day of the event- noting the optimal
locations of plates, silverware, napkins, glassware, main courses,
hot & cold dishes, desserts, put away kitchen appliances that will
take up needed counter space
ENJOY!
Southfield Goodfellows Food Drive
For the past several years, the community has supported the Southfield Goodfellows by organizing food drives.
Last year, the food drive ran from September through November, and several of the Southfield Public Schools
participated in the annual campaign. There were also a couple of businesses and a neighborhood community
organization involved in this drive. The schools set up drop-off stations where the students brought canned food
and non-perishable items to donate. The 2012 competition winner was Vandenberg World Cultures Academy
with a collection of 2,000 canned food and non-perishable items.
The Southfield Goodfellows distributed 14.5 tons of food, which was predominately donated by Forgotten
Harvest, the Southfield Public Schools’ food drives, as well as donated and purchased food from Gleaners
Community Food Bank. In addition, Denso donated non-perishable food items. Food collected in 2012 served
1,408 recipients including 545 families — 310 senior families or families without children and 235 families with
568 children living in Southfield and Lathrup Village.
We extend a special thanks to Forgotten Harvest for their support in picking up the food donations from
the schools and to the City of Southfield Department of Public Works for delivering the food boxes to the senior apartment buildings.
In addition to collecting a great deal of food for the
families of Southfield & Lathrup Village, the
following schools also contributed:
• Thompson Middle School: $1,054 donation
({led by Dawn Rankin} from the Student
Council sponsored “Party With A Purpose”
Dance & concessions + a Dress-Down Day)
• Stevenson Elementary School: $705.16 donation ({led by Sue Philbin} from potato chip & ice
cream sales + a Turkey Trot Run/Walk)
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Southfield, Michigan 48033
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Happy Holidays
to all.
Thank you
for a job well done.
Wishing you and your family a
Happy Holiday Season
and a New Year filled with
Good Health, Happiness and Joy!
Nancy L. M. Banks
Southfield City Clerk
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Giving Thanks . . .
The Southfield Goodfellows provides necessary resources to our community every year, but don't take our word for it: here's
what some of our recipients have had to say.
"Here is a blessing. Thank you for blessing me every Christmas with food on the table."
"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!! To know that people like you/ organizations like you exist gives me hope for the world.
Every single person, from the officers directing traffic to the young man who helped us load our car, was beautiful AND sweet
AND respectful AND gracious AND generous. You made our Christmas SO special. Thank you. God Bless You!"
"You blessed our family! May God continue to bless you this New Year."
"Thank you very much for the help in these uncertain times. Both my children had happy faces Christmas morning with gifts to
open and the food was a big help with them at home over the long holiday."
"Thank you for helping myself + daughter this year during difficult times!"
"Thank you so much for providing Christmas for my children."
And we've received letters from our children as well:
"I appericate what you did because I really needed some winter wear and socks. And I am really thankful for those Target gift
cards and Old Navy gift card. And you all made are family Christmas come true."
"Thank you for the coat, clothes and toys. I really like them so much. My new coat is so warm. Thank you for a great Christmas."
It is our deepest honor and privilege to bring security and joy to our community members every year. With your help, we want
to continue to provide to needy families for many years to come.
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GETTING INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT
As soon as Thanksgiving comes to a close, I get so excited for the Christmas season. It has been a long
standing tradition in my home, to put up the Christmas tree and to decorate the entire first floor of the
house the day after Thanksgiving. There are actually four Christmas trees in the house- full-size trees in
the living room and family room, a 4 foot tree in my son’s bedroom, and a one foot tree in my eldest
daughter’s bedroom. Of course, the outdoor Christmas decorations, with the exception of the 5 foot
plastic Santa, inflatable snowman and Winnie The Pooh, and lighted candy canes have been up since the
week before Halloween. No, I’m not Christmas Crazy like at the malls. They have their Christmas displays
in full effect at the same time as their fall displays. It’s just that after countless years of side-ways freezing
rain-snow combos and my fingers, toes, & face being frozen stiff, I’ve learned to decorate before the frigid
days of November and December. At work, I decorate my cubical with a miniature tree, red garland, and
lights. Also, I listen to my cherished Christmas CD’s and cassette tapes. It’s because of the tapes that I held
on to my radio with dual tape recorder. I guess it’s pretty apparent that I’m in the ‘40 something’ category.
Anyway, this year, I plan to step up my game by decorating my bedroom. I’ll hang twinkling icicle lights
from the headboard and tops of the vertical blinds. Maybe I’ll get another tiny tree for the dresser. It’s also
at this time of year that I step-up for others. Getting into the spirit of this holiday would not be possible
without the most important ingredient of giving.
GIFTS WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH
Sure, the department stores have gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list, but are they special
enough to show just how much you care? Does a sweater or perfume really say, “I love you Mom”? Can a
pair of jeans or the latest Jordan’s express a mother’s love to her son? There’s nothing like a gift that comes
from the heart.
Try a gift made by your own hands. I still have many of the presents my kids made when they were in
elementary school. The ornaments adorned with their photos and lots of glitter, hung on our Christmas tree
for years until, that is, they disintegrated. Consider a gift that captures a special moment in time. Here are
a few suggestions:
* Decorative box of a variety of your best homemade cookies, candies, pies, and/or cakes
* Knitted/croqueted scarf, hat, & mitten set, baby blanket
* Memento of a vacation or special time in his/her life (ex: charms for a bracelet or necklace)
* Embellish a picture frame with tiny scrapbook charms of his/her favorite things or hobbies (ex: for the
outdoors man, select fish, tents, campfires, and boats)
* Create a photo book or scrapbook
Consider giving the gift of relaxation and pampering. These are busy and stressful times. We are overworked and over-committed. We do so much for others, but there is little “Me Time”. We never seem to find
the time or justify the expense to do something nice for ourselves. Below are a few personal gift certificate
ideas. And by the way, there is nothing wrong with hinting to your loved ones that you would enjoy one of
these, as well.
* 15, 30, or 60 Minute massage
* Manicure
* Pedicure
* Dinner &/or a Movie
* Coffee shop
* Hair Salon/Barber Shop
* Bath And Body Works or similar store
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CHRISTMAS GIFT REQUESTS
Vending machine
Hedgehog
Pony/horse
Hamster/Guinea pig
Yellow Python Snake
(from Britney Spears VMA
performance)
Motorcycle
Segway
Baby sister/brother
Lots of Cash
Car
Cell phone
Laptop/iPad
Airplane
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HOLIDAY MAZE CRAZE
Holiday Season Word Search
The holiday season is a wonderful time for all sorts of fun things. Help Santa find all the holiday
words in our word search so he can make this Christmas the best it can be!
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Thanks and Appreciation
We are extremely grateful to our ad patrons and to those
who so generously help the Southfield Goodfellows
All Individuals, Organizations and Businesses that gave monetary donations
All Individuals, Groups and Clubs that worked at the Distribution Center
All Newspaper Sales Volunteers
All Office Building Owners and Managers where the Newspapers were sold
Allyson Bettis
Anne Marie Wattai
Apostolic Ministries
April Shows
AT&T and LaTanya Jones
Bank of New York
Beverly Johnson
Brother Rice High School
Brownie Troops
City of Southfield
Credit Acceptance
Darrin Thompson
Deborah Arndt
Denise Ruff
Denso International America, Inc.
DeRoy & Devereaux
Dunkin' Donuts
Elizabeth Wattai
Emmanuel Lutheran Church and Sharon Hall
First Baptist Church
Forgotten Harvest
Fulton Smith
GEMS & JEWELS
Girl Scout Troops
Girl Scout Troop and Christine Wardell
Gleaners Community Food Bank
Heatherwood Retirement Center and Avery Gay
ImageSoft Inc.
John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church and Beverly Tucker
Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc.
Karen Siedoba
Lathrup Women's Club and Loretta Deloach
Lawrence Technological University
Lion Investment Group
Marcia Cooks
Mary Haraway
Mayberry's Family Restaurant
Meijer
Michigan First Credit Union
Munder Capital
Open Market
Paul & Linda Cooper
Plunkett Cooney
Powers Distributing
Renaissance High School- Detroit
Renee Bryant
Retina Consultants of MI
Robert Johnson II
Roloni's Boutique
Sam's Club
SKBK -Sotherby's
Southfield Community Foundation
Southfield Education Association
Southfield Emergency Management Department
Southfield Fire Department
Southfield Human Services
Southfield Parks & Recreation
Southfield Public Schools
Southfield Sports Arena
Southfield Public Works Department
Sullivan, Ward, Asher, & Patton
Telcom Credit Union
Tim Horton's
Tina Stuart
UAW-Ford Nickel Fund
Utica Rent-All, Inc.
Vassel's Catering / Banquet Hall
Waste Management
MUCH THANKS TO ALL OTHERS WHO HELPED TO MAKE THIS EFFORT POSSIBLE!

Southfield Goodfellows

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