October is filled with school picture day, Columbus Day, Halloween, Fall sports, but October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). It's a sensitive subject that no one really likes to talk about or some are afraid to talk about but it's real and it's here. The Retreat celebrates DVAM with information, stories, videos and more in support of survivors and stories of hope on how to end the abuse cycle. Check out their page AllAgainstAbuse.org. The Retreat adds to the page multiple times a week with links to videos, blog posts, social media, and more. The Retreat is currently doing a fundraising campaign and are recruiting people to raise funds on behalf of The Retreat.
From October 1st to December 31st, The Retreat is raising funds to support the anticipated 850 calls their hotline receives between October 1st and December 31st. That blew my mind, 850 calls to The Retreat from people seeking help from domestic violence. Each hotline call answered costs $17. That being said, Macaroni Kid Hamptons will be honoring The Retreat as the .ORG of the month October 1st through December 31st.
For information on how to donate to The Retreat or volunteer click on GIVE INFORMATION
The Retreat will also be hosting several funding and donation drives at the events below:
Please note... The Retreat is looking for new black leggings, socks, sports bras, underwear, and full sized toiletries.. locations to donate these items are below..
Sunday, October 10, 11 am - 1 pm: Fundraiser at U Gotta Dance in East Moriches, NY. Dance & cheer performances, 50/50 raffle, basket raffle. All proceeds go to The Retreat and they are also collecting new black leggings.
Thursday, October 14 4 pm, East Hampton Library Great Give Back collection drive event.
Thursday, October 21: Wear Purple Day, wear purple in support of survivors, share photos on social media and tag @AllAgainstAbuse
Sunday, October 24, 4 pm: Panel discussion at Sag Harbor Cinema on domestic abuse
All month at The Retreat Boutique in Bridgehampton,NY: 75% off Summer Clothing, 50% off shoes and collecting new leggings, socks, slippers, & sports bras
All month at Montauk Library: Great Give Back. They are collecting full sized toiletries, black leggings, socks, underwear and sports bras for The Retreat (as well as donations for 2 or 3 other orgs)
