STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Richmond Division of the Holy Name Society presented a check for $2,000 to the Cross-Roads Foundation to support the single parent community on Staten Island.
The Holy Name Society is a Roman Catholic confraternity of laymen.
Kimberly Carbonaro, the executive director of the Cross-Roads, has led the organization to further their mission which is to assist women and families who are facing unplanned pregnancies by providing them with accurate information about their options.
“We are a non-profit coming back after COVID and the donation will help us reach far more people,” Carbonaro said. “The need is great, so this is a blessing.”
Carbonaro has continued to come to the assistance of new moms providing cribs, strollers and mattresses.
The donation will help provide diapers, wipes and food to the community. The organization is currently assisting 150 women and their families.
The foundation provides ongoing support and counseling services, regardless of age, marital status, race, religion, legal residence or economic status.
Volunteers also benefit from the organization. An anonymous volunteer explained the way in which she has helped women explore their options during their pregnancy and facilitated the needs of their babies.
“After all the training the organization provided me with, I have been able to consult hundreds of mothers in person and through the phone. I have worked with many women and been their support system. I have been able to participate in Easter and Christmas parties for our mothers. They have encouraged me to continue to advocate for the empowerment of women. Our new director, Kimberly Carbonaro, is the most compassionate person I have met. She goes out of her way to accomplish things for her mothers. I have had the opportunity to work and love such a diverse community.”
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