Holy Name of Mary

The newest minstry at HNM, we did our first "run" memorial day weekend in 2008. Our team started with about 25 members from Holy name of Mary at the urging of Luann Ricciardi. Luann has been active with her children for years. Midnightrun.org is a non-profit based in Dobbs Ferry and started in 1984 to help the less fortunate in NYC. They organize visits to NYC on Friday and Saturday nights by charity groups through out the greater NYC area.

We bring in a box lunch, hot coffee, soup and clothing to the homeless on the streets of NYC. We spend time with the people and talk to them. They in turn, share their stories with us.  We have monthly runs scheduled  To do this, we need at least 50 volunteers. Teenagers are welcome. A typical run needs 3-4 vans/SUV's, 5-6 adults, 8-10 teenagers. The teenagers who attended were very moved by their experience.

We need new socks, underwear, backpacks, t-shirts, pants, sweat shits and individual toiletries like toothbrush and toothpastes, deodorants, disposable razors. Can also use cases of bottled water and juice boxes. Donations can be left in parish center. We also need volunteers to buy the food, make the sandwiches, and bake desserts.  We make 125 brown bag sandwiches, soup, coffee, fruit and fresh baked dessert.

We need $100-125 to fund each run.  If you want to donate, please make checks payable to Holy Name of Mary, note for Midnight run fund.

Contact: Fran Gennarelli This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 914-271-4154.