February Is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month: Real Love Respects
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM), a time to shine a light on the importance of fostering safe, healthy relationships for young people. The theme for 2026 is “Real Love Respects,” which highlights a powerful truth: mutual respect is the foundation of every healthy relationship. At The Retreat, we’re committed to empowering families […]
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month: “Real Love Respects”
The Retreat Raises Awareness and Strengthens Collaboration During Human Trafficking Prevention Month
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness, share knowledge, and strengthen community responses to trafficking. Throughout the month, The Retreat played an active role in local education and prevention efforts by participating in key discussions and professional gatherings focused on understanding, identifying, and responding to human trafficking on Long Island. DEAN’S […]
The Retreat: The East End Lifeline for Domestic Violence & Human Trafficking Survivors
by Angela LaGreca | Spark Hamptons The local nonprofit provides shelter, advocacy, and hope across Long Island—at a time when the need has never been greater. In the quiet corners of eastern Long Island, a safe haven exists for families fleeing danger. The Retreat, an East End nonprofit, provides emergency shelter, counseling, and legal advocacy for […]
Shining A Light On Human Trafficking On Long Island: Experts
EAC Network’s Hauppauge conference on human trafficking discussed how to approach an Island-wide issue. By Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff | Jan 16, 2026 5:34 pm EST HAUPPAUGE, NY — Beneath crystal chandeliers inside The Experience on Commerce Drive in Hauppauge, educators and service providers sat at round tables as panels and presentations moved through a difficult […]
January Is National Stalking Awareness Month: Naming It Matters
January is National Stalking Awareness Month (NSAM)—a time to bring visibility to a form of abuse that is far more common than many people realize, yet often minimized, misunderstood, or left unnamed. In the United States, more than 1 in 5 women and approximately 1 in 10 men experience stalking in their lifetimes. Despite these […]
January Is Human Trafficking Prevention Month: Awareness Is Action
January marks Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness, strengthen our communities, and take meaningful steps to prevent human trafficking. While trafficking can feel like a distant issue, it happens in communities across the United States—and prevention starts with knowledge, connection, and support. Human trafficking occurs when an individual or group uses force, […]
Pitch Your Peers The Hamptons: A Collaborative Local Philanthropy Initiative
By James Lane Post The Hamptons chapter of Pitch Your Peers, a pioneering philanthropy initiative, held its third annual Pitch Day on October 25 at Scoville Hall in Amagansett. Since its launch in April 2023, PYP The Hamptons has united philanthropic women from the community to collaboratively identify and champion local non-profits that qualify for […]
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 […]