The Goodfellow Fund is a local tradition almost as old as the Star-Telegram. The Chicago Tribune started the first newspaper charity drive in the United States on Dec. 10, 1909. A Chicago city attorney wrote a letter challenging his friends to donate the money they would have spent on holiday partying to charity.

The Goodfellow Fund receives thousands of requests for assistance in providing a holiday gift for children from families throughout the community. A fun logo and other elements were created for the organization that capture a youthful vibe with children’s handprints and a Christmas tree.