FAQs

How do I sign my child up for a goodfellows christmas?

Goodfellows has a couple requirements in order to qualify.

Recipients must reside in the DeKalb or Sycamore school districts and also must be under the age of 18 years old or a senior in high school.

How and when can we apply?

Applications are distributed in late August – early September. Potential recipients will receive applications through one of our community agencies/partners.

WHICH community agencies does goodfellows partner with?

Applications are distributed by:

  • Sycamore School District (free and reduced lunch)

  • DeKalb School Districts (social workers at the individual schools)

  • WIC

  • Two Rivers Headstart

  • Children’s Learning Center

  • Family Service Agency

All applications are then vetted through these agencies before we receive them.

when are the gifts delivered?

Goodfellows volunteers distribute gifts on the morning of Christmas Eve each year. Our elves arrive at your door between 8:00-9:00AM.

Please contact us in advance if no one will be home to accept the gifts at that time, and we can make other arrangements with you.

What volunteer opportunities do you have?

Shopping: Tuesday and Thursday evenings in October/November at Target on Sycamore Road in DeKalb.

Wrapping: Wednesdays at 6:00pm and Saturdays at 11:00am at Blumen Gardens in Sycamore.

Delivering gifts: 8:00am on Christmas Eve at Blumen Gardens in Sycamore.

We will post specific dates and information as the dates get closer.

How do i volunteer?

Our volunteers are simply the best. We’re always in need of help and couldn’t get through the season without them!

To volunteer, please fill out our volunteer form. We ask that you sign up and pick a specific date/time so we can plan accordingly and make sure we have enough help.