named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
24/7 Helpline
Operates a confidential warmline (1-800-550-4900) available around the clock for pregnant women seeking support or information
Education & Employment Support
Helps pregnant and parenting teens stay in school and provides job application assistance, vocational training info, and breastfeeding education
Emotional Support
Provides compassionate listening, friendship, and referrals for counseling related to trauma, domestic abuse, or substance abuse for pregnant women and new mothers
Food Assistance
Offers information and referrals for WIC, SNAP, food pantries, and emergency food programs to ensure proper nutrition for mothers and children
Material Aid Distribution
Provides free maternity and baby clothes, diapers, wipes, and other essential new baby items to support mothers in need
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Perinatal Support Services 3 activities
- Information and education on pregnancy, parenting, and personal developmentOffers informational resources and educational materials on pregnancy, parenting, adoption, child safety, breastfeeding, baby development, and personal development to support informed decision-making and reduce isolation among pregnant women and new mothers.
- Referral and resource services for medical, financial, legal, and social needsProvides referrals and information for medical care, housing, childcare, nutritional programs (including WIC and SNAP), utility assistance, legal issues (including domestic violence, custody, and child support), employment, and counseling services to pregnant women and their support networks.
- Support for partners, family members, and friends of pregnant womenProvides resources, information, and support to partners, family members, and friends of pregnant women to help them support the expectant mother during and after pregnancy.
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Pregnancy Decision Counseling and Support 2 activities
- Emotional and peer support for pregnant women and new mothersOffers free, confidential, and nonjudgmental emotional support, friendship, and ongoing care through volunteer-led conversations and a 24/7 helpline to women who are pregnant, think they may be pregnant, or are new mothers.
- Post-abortion counseling resource provisionMakes information about post-abortion counseling services available to women who have had abortions, as part of its broader support and referral services.
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Diaper and Baby Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Distribution of maternity and baby suppliesProvides maternity and baby clothes, baby care supplies, diapers, wipes, layette bags, mother’s gifts, and gently used infant and toddler clothing, shoes, and coats to pregnant women and families in need, distributed monthly or upon birth.
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Community Service Office Operations 1 activity
- Operation of physical office and volunteer-staffed helplineOperates a physical office in Peekskill, NY open five days a week and staffed by over 30 volunteers and two co-directors, along with a free and confidential 24/7 helpline for pregnant women.
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Pregnancy Testing and Confirmation Services 1 activity
- Provision of pregnancy testing and related counselingProvides free, self-administered pregnancy tests at its office location with pre- and post-test counseling offered by volunteers, ensuring confidentiality for all clients regardless of test outcome.
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Parenting Support for At-Risk Families 1 activity
- Support services for parenting teens and educational continuityProvides targeted support to pregnant and parenting teens, including assistance with job applications, information on job openings, and connections to vocational training and educational programs to help them continue and complete high school.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$155K
Contributions & grants$141K91%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$6K4%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$154K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$18K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$104K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$104K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +24.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLLEEN DIRAGO | DIRECTOR | 25 | $18K |
board members · 5
- ELENA WALKER — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL SALVATORELLI — BOARD MEMBER
- PATRICIA KEHOE — BOARD MEMBER
- RITA SLOAN — BOARD VOL. REP.
- SUSAN SPADAFINO — BOARD PRESIDENT
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- ACCES-VR Partner — Provides resource information about ACCES-VR, a program that assists individuals with disabilities to achieve employment.
- Amazon Partner — Utilizes Amazon Wish List to identify and receive in-kind donations of needed items.
- Andrea Nalerio Partner — Author and contributor to Birthright of Peekskill's news and events content.
- Birthright International Network — Local affiliate of Birthright International, operating under its permission and framework.
- Catholic Churches Partner — Provides support to Birthright of Peekskill due to shared mission of encouraging women to have their babies.
- Christian churches Partner — Provides support to Birthright of Peekskill due to shared mission of encouraging women to have their babies.
- Claudia Jacques Partner — Author and contributor providing content and support for Birthright of Peekskill's programs.
- SNAP Partner — Refers eligible mothers to SNAP and supports them with application assistance.
- Social Security Administration Government — Shares building space at 1 Park Place, Suite 140, located on the first floor of the social security building in Peekskill, NY.
- St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Partner — Previously hosted Birthright of Peekskill in its basement and second floor, providing space for offices and nutrition classes.
- WIC Program Partner — Provides information about WIC benefits and connects eligible mothers to the program.
- case management agencies Partner — Refers pregnant women to Birthright of Peekskill for support services.
- local health center Partner — Refers pregnant women to Birthright of Peekskill for support services.
- public schools Partner — Refers pregnant women to Birthright of Peekskill for support services.
- religious organizations Partner — Provides support to Birthright of Peekskill due to shared mission of encouraging women to have their babies.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Client-Centered Relational Supportmethodology: client-centered_supportBy providing non-judgmental, relationship-based emotional and practical support, we empower pregnant women to make autonomous decisions and reduce isolation, because trust and consistent human connection foster resilience and engagement in care.
- Holistic and Long-Term Material-Emotional Supportmethodology: holistic_support_modelBy combining material assistance (such as childcare and resource referrals) with ongoing emotional and educational support throughout pregnancy and beyond, we address root causes of crisis, because integrated and sustained support improves stability and outcomes for mothers and children.