Fwd: 8th Grade Midnight Run

[Tom Steinthal]

A little more detail on the Midnight Run.

Tom

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> From: cynthia savage <jedcyn at msn.com>
> Date: January 18, 2008 3:16:24 PM EST
> To: Tom Steinthal <tom at thesteinthals.com>
> Subject: RE: 8th Grade Midnight Run
>
> Dear Father's Club:
>
>     The 8th grade class of Resurrection is scheduled to conduct  
> "Midnight Runs" on March 7th and April (tba).  The "Midnight Run" is  
> a volunteer organization dedicated to finding common ground between  
> the housed and the homeless.  When we do a Midnight Run, we  
> distribute food, clothing, blankets, and personal care items to the  
> homeless on the streets of New York City.  This late-night effort  
> creates an environment for trust, sharing, caring and  
> understanding.  Through Midnight Run volunteers come to see the  
> homeless as real people, and homeless men and women learn that  
> adults and teenagers have commitments and concerns that go beyond  
> their own lives and families.
>
>     This is an incredible experience for our students and such a  
> worthy cause that is accomplished entirely through donations.  If  
> you would be so kind as to look through your closets and donate any  
> "gently-used" clothing we would be most appreciative.  (Please,  
> nothing dirty or worn-out).    Items we need specifically are:   
> sweatshirts, sweaters, coats, pants/bluejeans, belts, hats, gloves  
> and sneakers.   Please no suits, or womens/children's clothing, as  
> there are other charities with needy recipients for those items.  We  
> will have donation boxes located at the entrance to the dinner.
>
>     Thank you very much for supporting the 8th grade "Midnight  
> Run".  Have an fun dinner!
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Cynthia Savage
> Midnight Run Coordinator
>
>
>
>
>
> From: tom at thesteinthals.com
> To: jedcyn at msn.com
> Subject: Re: 8th Grade Midnight Run
> Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:13:13 -0500
>
> Why don't you write it, and I'll forward.
> The dinner is in the Middle School Gym / Cafeteria.  The boxes  
> should be in the gym by the door as that is where we do check in.
>
> Tom
>
> On Jan 18, 2008, at 12:06 PM, cynthia savage wrote:
>
> Thanks!  That'll be great.  Do you want me to write a letter to the  
> Father's explaining the Midnight Run and what we need, or will you  
> do that.  I'd be happy to, and then you can just forward it from me  
> to all of them.  Just let me know.  Also, where are you having the  
> dinner so I'll know where to put the donation boxes.  Thanks so much.
>
> Cynthia Savage
>
>
>
> CC: jedcyn at msn.com
> From: tom at thesteinthals.com
> To: rf-announce at resurrection-fathers.org
> Subject: Fwd: 8th Grade Midnight Run
> Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:29:12 -0500
>
> Hey -
>
> Last year, we manly men did a great job bringing stuff for the 8th  
> Grade Midnight run to the Beefsteak Dinner.  Let's do it again!
>
> Tom
>
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> From: cynthia savage <jedcyn at msn.com>
> Date: January 16, 2008 10:44:26 PM EST
> To: <tom at thesteinthals.com>
> Subject: 8th Grade Midnight Run
>
> Hi Tom
>
> The 8th Grade will be doing a Midnight Run on March 7th and again in  
> April.  I think you're familiar with what a Midnight Run is...we  
> fill up 4 SUV's and go to various locations throughout NYC and hand  
> out food and clothing to the homeless.  I was told that you were  
> terrific in getting our Ress fathers to donate some items in the  
> past.  The Midnight Run Organization is very specific with what we  
> should bring and what is useful to these men on the streets:
>
> "Gently-worn" sweatshirts, sweaters, coats, pants/bluejeans, lightly- 
> worn sneakers, belts, hats and backpacks.  (Suits are not really  
> useful and there are other charities that have needy recipients for  
> those)
>
> If you could get the word out to our Ress fathers to bring their  
> donations to the Father's Night Dinner it would be so appreciated!   
> I have 3 big Midnight Run boxes at the schools and church and we can  
> bring them to where the dinner is being held.  If you have any  
> questions just give me a call @921-2268 or e-mail me at  
> jedcyn at msn.com.  Thank you so much and have a great dinner!!
>
> Cynthia Savage
> Midnight Run Coordinator
>
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