RETREAT INC
13 Goodfriend Drive, East Hampton, NY 11937 www.theretreatinc.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: Retreat Inc's (The Retreat) mission is to provide safety, shelter and support to victims of domestic abuse and break the cycle of family violence. In executing its mission, the retreat (1) provides shelter and support for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking; (2) operates a 24/7 crisis hotline; (3) provides counseling services; (4) assists victims with legal advocacy needs; (5) educates community members about the issue of domestic and dating violence; (6) goes into schools to develop programs that will help end abusive behavior; and (7) trains personnel in other social service agencies to recognize domestic violence. The retreat continues to provide housing for families emerging from crisis. When clients leave the emergency shelter more often than not, few options exist for them to transition into permanent housing. Currently, families often have to choose between going to a homeless shelter or returning to an abuser. The availability of critical

To provide safety, shelter, and support for victims of domestic abuse and to break the cycle of family violence.

The fatherhood initiative program is a collaborative program to assist low-income, at-risk fathers intended to prevent incidences of family/domestic abuse and overcome challenges that inhibit men from being a responsible father to their children and positive support to their intimate partner/wives. The program targets men who are fathers of at least one minor child, Suffolk County resident and is at least 18 years old. Many of these men are faced with challenges such as unemployment and/or living below poverty level and most are struggling with a) developing or maintaining healthy relationships with their children and intimate partner/wives b) learning how to parent or co-parent effectively and c) being able to support themselves and their families financially.

THE RETREAT operates a 24 hour emergency shelter that provides safe housing, food, clothing, child care, and case management (including medical and housing) for adults and children who have been victims of domestic violence and may be in imminent danger. Our shelter provides housing for a maximum of 18 people. The time frame is for a maximum of 90 days. Sometimes clients can get up to two 45 day extension granted. Services are available to victims who have fled an abusive situation. There is 24 hour staffing at the shelter. Security cameras and a security gate are in place to protect clients. While staying at the shelter, clients have access to counseling, advocacy, educational programs, housing assistance, help in obtaining public assistance and transportation.

The Retreat operates a thrift store which is located in Bridgehampton. The store is known as The Retreat Boutique. The thrift shop revenues support the organization's annual operating budget. Donations accepted include gently used clothing, scarves, handbags, shoes, jewelry, furniture and household items to sell to the community. Volunteers are welcome and encouraged to participate in our thrift store programs. Retreat clients are encouraged to visit the store to access and acquire, at no cost, interview clothing, furniture, and household items they need to start a new life that is free from violence.

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