2023 Redford Goodfellows Christmas Assistance

The Redford Goodfellows will be accepting applications for 2023 Christmas assistance starting Thursday, October 26, 2023.  The Redford Goodfellows will be accepting applications online, by mail, email, or by appointment. 

To apply online download and complete the below Source of Monthly Income Sheet and the Child Information Sheet. These are fillable forms that may be saved with your last name included in the file name. Next, click on this link 2023 Redford Goodfellows Christmas Assistance, and complete the online application. You will be attaching the 2 files you created below, as well as the required copies of documentation below. All attachments may be saved as .doc, .pdf, .jpeg, or .png files.

Paper copies of the application will be available at the following places:

Redford Community Center at 12121 Hemingway

Redford Police Department at 25833 Elsinore

Twp. Clerk’s office in Town Hall at 15145 Beech Daly

Twp. Public Service Building at 12200 Beech Daly

If you receive assistance from Redford Interfaith Relief you can obtain an application from them. 

If you would like a copy of the application emailed to you, send an email requesting one to [email protected].  A copy of the application will be emailed back to you along with a list of the required documentation.

The completed application along with copies of all required documentation can be returned to the drop box behind Town Hall, the drop box at the Public Service Building, or mailed to P.O. Box 40681, Redford, MI 48240.  You can also email your completed application along with the required documentation to [email protected].

If you would rather bring your completed application along with your documentation in person we will be scheduling appointments.  You can call 313-498-8475 to obtain an appointment. 

The applications must be completed completely (1 page for Seniors (63 and over) and 4 pages for families).

Your application must include the following:

• PICTURE or COPY of Picture ID.  This can be your driver’s license or state ID showing your Redford address.    
• PICTURE or COPY of proof of residency such as mortgage or rental papers
• PICTURE or COPY of Section 8 paperwork showing how much you pay and how much is paid for you.
• PICTURE or COPY of all income for you, your spouse or significant other, all your children and anyone else who lives in the home.

INCOME INCLUDES:

Salary or wages (2 recent pay stubs)

Unemployment

Written verification of food assistance

Written verification of cash assistance

Written verification of social security or social security disability for all adults and/or children in the home

Written verification of child support for each child

For all eligible children (birth to 18 years old if still in high school) you                         must submit for each child the following:

• PICTURE or COPY of each child’s birth certificates

• PICTURE or COPY of guardianship paperwork if you are not the                           child’s parent

• PICTURE or COPY of proof of where each child attends school.

This can be a current report card, a progress report, hot lunch acceptance letter, or a letter from the school.  For middle and high school students a picture of their current school ID is acceptable.

The attached Child Information Sheet should include all children 12 and younger.  However, all families should include a board game that your family would like as the Commission on Youth and Family plans to again donate a board game for every family.

Your application cannot be approved unless we receive all required documentation.  Your completed application and documentation must be returned by Saturday, November 18, 2023.  Please make sure you include a valid phone number that we can contact you at.  If you are approved we will notify you by phone or email with your pick-up day and time. 

Remember if you want to submit your application and documentation in person you MUST call for an appointment.  No one will be seen without a scheduled appointment.  You can call 313-498-8475 for an appointment.

Appointments will be available on the following days:

Thursday, October 26

Saturday, October 28

Monday, October 30

Saturday, November 4

Tuesday, November 7

Wednesday, November 8

Saturday, November 11

Monday, November 13

Thursday, November 16

Saturday, November 18