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 throughout the greater NYC area.

At Holy Name of Mary, we participated in our first "run" in 2008. We bring box lunches, hot coffee, soup and clothing to the homeless on the streets of NYC about eight times per year. 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 three or four vans/SUV's, 5-6 adults, 8-10 teenagers. The teenagers who attend are very moved by their experiences.

How you can help

Donations are always needed: We need new socks, underwear, backpacks, t-shirts, pants, sweatshirts and individual toiletries, including toothbrushes and toothpastes, deodorants, disposable razors. We can also use cases of bottled water and juice boxes. Donations can be left in the Parish Center. and labeled for Midnight Run.

We also need volunteers to buy the food, make sandwiches and bake desserts.  We make 125 brown bag sandwiches, soup, coffee, fruit and fresh baked dessert.

We would like to do a "run" each month; we need more volunteers with SUVs to drive down to the city with us.

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: Dave Adler, 914-806-7419, d[email protected]