Christmas Toy Drive benefits the Chatham Goodfellows

The Ladies of St. Anne of Immaculée Conception & St. Philippe Parish in Pain Court made their 3rd annual presentation to Chatham Goodfellows.

“The Ladies of St. Anne of Immaculée Conception & St. Philippe Parish in Pain Court held another very successful Christmas Toy Drive.  Lucille Lucier of the Ladies of St. Anne of Immaculée Conception & St. Philippe Parish in Pain Court reminisced how the Ladies became involved with Chatham Goodfellows.  Over 3 years ago Lucille met President Tim at the Chatham -Kent Health Alliance while visiting loved ones in the Hospital. President Tim shared the history of Chatham Goodfellows and their motto “No Child Without a Christmas”.  The chance meeting between Lucille and Tim has resulted in a strong bond between  The Ladies of St. Anne of Immaculée Conception & St. Philippe Parish in Pain Court and Chatham Goodfellows.  Chatham Goodfellows appreciate the overwhelming generosity to “Ensure No Child Without a Christmas”.

Over its 64-year history the Chatham Goodfellows have provided Christmas to the less fortunate for citizens in Chatham and the former townships of Chatham, Dover, Harwich and they partner with the Merlin Legion/Kinsmen to provide for those in need in Merlin, Dealtown, North Buxton and the former Township of Raleigh”.

In the photograph (L-R) Cathy Pinsonneault, Lucille Lucier, Tim Haskell, Rose Peseski, Alexa Arbour and Emma Primeau display the donated toys.

Key Dates:

–  Goodfellows office at the Spirit and Life Centre Wellington Street West Chatham is open November 5th; Monday – Friday;  9am to 3pm  at 354-1146.
–   Last day for names, November 30, 2018.
–   Porchlight is on Monday, December 3, 2018 at the Spirit and Life Centre.
–   Toy Packing 6pm to 8pm December 10 to December 13,  2018 at 463 St. Clair Street (the former Fabricland building next to Dimitar’s).
–   Delivery date is Monday, December 17, after 5:30.
–   Street Sales are being conducted on Friday, December 14 and Saturday, December 15.
–    Food packing is at Spirit and Life Centre (St. Joseph Site), packing/delivery on Tuesday December 18 – packing beginning at 8am – deliveries beginning at 11:30 am.