Midnight Run
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2021 Update
The parish's Midnight Run Ministry survived two floods and a pandemic to support hundreds of our homeless brothers and sisters on the streets of NY in 2021. Despite the challenges of this time, we had more runs this year than any year in the history of our group. Longtime team members and a few "newbies'" adapted and created a strong team of dedicated volunteers.
As we head into 2022 we will look to replenish our stock by asking for continued donations of men's pants, sneakers, hoodies, and backpacks. We have also had great success supplying personal items like toiletries and underwear through the generous donation of Amazon gift cards to IHMMidnightrun@gmail.com and hope that the generosity of donors old and new will sustain us in 2022. Want to join us for a night of fun, laughs, and charity in NYC? We are in need of drivers to supplement our current team.
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January 30, 2022 Update
Our next run is February 26, 2022 Our stock has held through the winter, but I expect it to be depleted in a couple of areas after this run.
We will need to bolster our supplies of Men's pants and hoodies for the next run. We'll also need to replenish our toiletries and underwear.
With the underwear and toiletries, we've had great success with the donation of amazon gift cards that allow us to buy specific items and sizes as needed. If you have been among those who have generously donated in the past, please consider doing so again and if you have not previously, but are able and interested, please donate the gift cards to IHMMidnightRun@gmail.com.
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WHAT IS MIDNIGHT RUN?
Midnight Run is a volunteer organization dedicated to finding common ground between the housed and the homeless. Midnight Run coordinates relief missions all year long, with volunteers from churches, synagogues, schools and other civic groups, to distribute food, clothing, blankets and personal care items to the homeless poor on the streets of New York City. The late-night relief efforts create a forum for trust, sharing, understanding and affection. That human exchange, rather than the exchange of goods, is the essence of the Midnight Run mission. Volunteers may "join" an IHM Midnight Run group at MidnightRun.org.
HOW IS IHM INVOLVED ?
Volunteers at IHM organize and participate in a Midnight Run a few times a year. Additional runs may also be organized for any IHM group of volunteers that would like to do a one-group activity. In addition, groups are always welcome to organize donation "drives", for example, a sneaker or backpack drive. Such drives are a rewarding community service activity for youth groups and sports teams. . Associated with each run are a Toiletry Drive that takes place in the weeks prior to the event, with donations collected at Value Drugs in Eastchester, and a clothing/donation sort the Wednesday before the run. Both are great activities for families and kids looking for a volunteer opportunity. Community Service hours can be earned by our volunteer students.
MIDNIGHT RUN GIFT CARD
Leading up to the Christmas season, IHM offers "Midnight Run Gift Card" - the gift for those who have everything…and want to help those with less. Each is a beautiful art card telling the recipient that you have donated socks or blankets in their name to Midnight Run. The much needed and appreciated items are purchased and distributed to our homeless brothers and sisters on the streets of NYC.
Watch the IHM weekly Bulletin for volunteer opportunities.
IHM Coordinator: Paul Doyle. For questions, use the form below to send an email to Paul, or give him a call at 914-472-7515.
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