"Nothing is ever too much to do for a child."
Mary Virginia Merrick, Founder Our Mission:
To foster a personal love of Christ expressing itself in service for needy children regardless of race, color or creed. 
Upcoming Events
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History of the Feather Party:
The Feather Party has a rich history in the city of Detroit. In the 1920’s, Detroit parishes were filled to capacity with newly settled immigrants. When the holiday season approached, it became apparent that many of these new neighbors would not be able to afford one of the true American traditions: The Thanksgiving Dinner. Churches began hosting the first “Feather Parties” to raise funds through BINGO games. The proceeds were used to purchase live turkeys, which were then distributed to winners to be taken home that night. Imagine the streets of Detroit filled with people walking their Thanksgiving dinner home on a leash! Fast forward to the 1980s in the Detroit suburbs: The Feather Party had a renaissance in local Country Clubs. This time, the stakes were high! Black Tie BINGO, the finest wines, entire catered Thanksgiving dinners, and much more were awarded to the victors. The Christ Child Society is bringing back the Feather Party! Enjoy a glamorous night of BINGO, dinner, live music and prizes in your cocktail attire. The Christ Child boys will “win” a trip to the Thanksgiving Day Parade, and many other important contributions will be made to Christ Child Society thanks to your presence and generosity! Please support this wonderful event and we will all leave with much to be “thankful” for. |
Who We Are
The Christ Child Society of Detroit is a non-profit organization of volunteers, embracing members of all faiths, dedicated to expressing their love of the Christ Child by service to all God's children.
We are a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, serving children in the greater Detroit area. Our primary focus is caring for the boys at the Christ Child House as well as clothing the newborn and providing additional services to nurture the youth in our surrounding communities.
We are a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, serving children in the greater Detroit area. Our primary focus is caring for the boys at the Christ Child House as well as clothing the newborn and providing additional services to nurture the youth in our surrounding communities.
We are Part of a Larger Organization
The Christ Child Society of Detroit is part of the National Christ Child Society, which has nearly 6,000 members in 44 chapters across 20 states driven by faith, love, and a desire to change the futures of children in need. The society was founded in 1887 in Washington DC by Mary Virginia Merrick.
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DONATE NOW
Help Support Christ Child Society Donations are the lifeblood of every charitable organization. We rely on the generosity of our very much-appreciated members/volunteers and donors to help us defray the day-to-day cost of providing our charitable services and meeting our mission of service to the less fortunate children. |
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