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Westland Goodfellows honors donors, prepares gifts for about 400 children; council used $10,000 in ARPA funds
Summary
Council President Pro Tem Melissa Sampe and volunteers recapped the Westland Goodfellows packing and distribution, saying the program raised about $61,000 and served roughly 400 children this year. Sampe and board members thanked sponsors — including a $10,000 city contribution from ARPA funds — and urged continued volunteer support.
Council President Pro Tem Melissa Sampe, who is co‑vice president of the Westland Goodfellows, updated the council on the group's holiday distribution and thanked volunteers and donors for supporting roughly 400 children this season.
"Today is our packing and distribution day is tomorrow," Sampe said, describing a packing event staged the day before distribution. Sampe and board members said the volunteer organization…
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