Dearborn Family Ended Halloween Fundraiser Tradition
The Stachurski family will conclude their annual animal shelter fundraiser this year.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The Stachurski family has announced they will end their long-running Halloween display and fundraiser in Dearborn. Since 2020, the residence at 3421 Grindley Park has served as a community hub for donations to Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit.
Why it matters
The family launched this initiative during the pandemic when in-person volunteering was restricted. They are now retiring the tradition due to aging and increasingly busy schedules.
The family has raised more than $30,000 for Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit since 2020. They will now shift their focus to donating 10 percent of sales from new cleaning service jobs to assist local pet owners.
The players
The Stachurski family
They are Dearborn residents who have operated a Halloween-themed charity display since 2020.
Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit
This is a local animal shelter that has been the beneficiary of funds raised by the Stachurski family.
The details
The elaborate Halloween setup, which typically requires one to two weeks to construct, has supported the shelter through drop-in donations and sales of cider and donuts. The family will host a final cider and donut event on Friday night to mark the conclusion of the tradition.
Timeline
The fundraising effort began in 2020.
The final fundraiser event takes place on the night of Friday, October 9, 2026.
Market Landscape
This effort follows the documented trend of neighborhood-based micro-philanthropy that surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. The transition from a static display to a business-integrated donation model mirrors the ongoing adaptation of local charitable engagement.
Community members can participate in the final cider and donut event this Friday night. Moving forward, the family will continue supporting pet owners through a 10 percent donation model attached to their professional cleaning services.
The takeaway
This transition highlights how grassroots charitable efforts often evolve from temporary pandemic-era responses into long-term community legacies. Residents looking to support local shelters can continue to find ways to contribute through the family's professional business activities.
Further reading
Learn more about local charitable initiatives in the Philanthropy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WDIV.
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