The Retreat Urges Year-End Giving as Long Island Survivor Services Face Dual Crisis: Rising Need and 2026 Federal Tax Changes
On East End, The Retreat urges year-end giving to help domestic abuse survivors
Adina Genn / Long Island Business News New charitable giving rules for 2026 may present challenges for non-profits, including those serving vulnerable populations. The Retreat, an East Hampton-based 24/7 domestic violence service provider, said it is facing a dual challenge. In addition to seeing unprecedented demand for its services, The Retreat is also coping with tax changes it […]
Giving Tuesday at The Retreat
Elder abuse on Long Island: How it happens and what to do about it
By Liza N. Burby | NEWSDAY Updated November 5, 2025 11:32 am If your adult child was abusing you financially, emotionally or physically, what would you do? In New York State, for every one reported case of elder abuse, about 23 typically go unreported, according to the “Under the Radar: New York State Elder Abuse Prevalence Study,” […]
$2.05M state grant funds survivor support initiatives at The Retreat
By Jared Scot | LITimes.org While October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), this month also marks a significant milestone for East End nonprofit The Retreat—the start of a three year, $2.05 million per year grant from the New York State Office of Victim Services (OVS). The funding is part of the state’s expanded $379.5 […]
October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Building Safer, Healthier Relationships
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness about domestic and intimate partner violence. While these conversations can be difficult, they are essential. On average, 24 people per minute in the United States are victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner. These alarming numbers underscore the […]
The Retreat Golf Outing Raises Over $100,000
By Dan’s Staff, Dan’s Paper It was “fore” a good cause. Around 85 golfers gathered Monday, September 22 at Noyac Golf Club to benefit The Retreat in East Hampton. Executive Director Cate Carbonaro says the day was important “because we’re supporting survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking and sexual assault.” At the end of 18 holes and […]
Teeing Off for a Cause: The Retreat’s Golf Outing Raises Over $100,000
Introducing Retreat Reads: A Quarterly Book Club for Reflection, Learning, and Connection
We’re excited to introduce Retreat Reads, our new quarterly book club created for those who want to deepen their understanding of domestic violence and human trafficking through the power of storytelling. Stories have the ability to open hearts, build empathy, and help us better understand complex experiences. In each season, we will explore a thought-provoking […]