Adopt a Family opens at The Retreat for the 2026 holiday season
The Retreat’s Adopt a Family program is open and ready for donations for the 2026 holiday season.
The annual community program collects holiday gifts and gift cards for families in need. Participants can drop off unwrapped gifts, gift cards and gift wrapping supplies by December 4.
The Retreat established Adopt a Family over 20 years ago when its employees in advocacy recognized a need in their clients. They collected and distributed one gift each for their clients’ children, serving about 20 families in total. Now this holiday giving program provides for 200 families, more than 450 individuals, all of whom are current Retreat clients.
“Our Adopt a Family program helps clients who simply don’t have the resources to celebrate the holidays. Gift cards are a big part of that, because they empower survivors to choose toys, games and clothing for their families. For many, it’s the first time they have the financial
independence to make these decisions,” said Cate Carbonaro, executive director of The Retreat. “It’s also a wonderful opportunity for parents to teach their children the importance of generosity and giving back, while coming together as a community to support families in need.”
Gifts, gift cards and gift wrapping supplies can be dropped off by December 9 at one of the following Retreat office locations:
13 Goodfriend Drive, East Hampton
490 Wheeler Road, Suite 252, Hauppauge
