Hamptons Community Outreach
Marit Molin, director of Hamptons Art Camp and Outreach, is providing communities in need in the wealthy town during the pandemic.
Hamptons Community Outreach works to bridge the opportunity gap experienced by underserved youth, families, and others across our community. Our goal is to elevate the quality of life of local children, families, and seniors — addressing their basic physical and emotional needs while nurturing young people creatively and academically. We bring people of diverse backgrounds together in a spirit of service, generosity, and kindness.
Hamptons Community Outreach works to bridge the opportunity gap experienced by underserved youth, families, and others across our community. Our goal is to elevate the quality of life of local children, families, and seniors — addressing their basic physical and emotional needs while nurturing young people creatively and academically. We bring people of diverse backgrounds together in a spirit of service, generosity, and kindness.
Hamptons Art Camp is presented by Hamptons Community Outreach, hosted by The Church in Sag Harbor and sponsored by Anna Mirabai Lytton Foundation. Anna Mirabai Lytton Foundation
Hamptons Art Camp is presented by Hamptons Community Outreach, hosted by The Church in Sag Harbor and sponsored by Anna Mirabai Lytton Foundation. Anna Mirabai Lytton Foundation https://annamirabailyttonfoundation.org/ The Anna Mirabai Lytton Foundation focuses on enriching local school and community programs in the areas of wellness, nutrition and arts education. The Foundation works collaboratively with teachers, administrators and the community to bring unique creative opportunities to young people. The Church Sag Harbor https://www.thechurchsagharbor.org/ The mission of The Church is to foster creativity on the East End and to honor the living history of Sag Harbor as a “maker” Village. The Church champions new and traditional technologies through collaboration, education and outreach. Video Production: Authentic Productions LLC https://authenticproductions.co/ ⓒ 2022 Anna Mirabai Lytton Foundation
The article reveals the stark contrast between the immense wealth of the Hamptons and the challenging living conditions of the Shinnecock Indian Nation, whose territory lies just steps from “Billionaires’ Row.” Despite being federally recognized, the tribe endures a poverty rate three times that of neighboring areas, grappling with severe housing issues and insufficient federal support. Local nonprofit Hamptons Community Outreach has stepped in, renovating and rebuilding dozens of homes, yet the need remains overwhelming. The story weaves in perspectives from tribe members, volunteers, and neighbors, highlighting both the cultural endurance and persistent inequities faced by the Shinnecock community.
This New York Times artible profiles Marit Molin, founder of Hamptons Community Outreach, was named Suffolk County’s 2021 Woman of Distinction for her tireless efforts during the pandemic, helping families in need, saving struggling restaurants, and leading a range of humanitarian projects. From gathering 15,000 diapers for infants to mobilizing volunteers for food and medical deliveries, Molin has made a major impact on her community. Her foundation raised over $250,000 for food relief, supported local restaurants, funded surgeries, and provided free tutoring and counseling for children. A social worker and mother of two, Molin’s passion for helping others and constant drive to launch new projects have inspired countless neighbors and volunteers across the Hamptons.
This New York Times article exposes the deep divide on Long Island’s East End, where migrant day laborers—many undocumented—live in makeshift woodland encampments mere minutes from some of the country’s wealthiest estates. These workers provide essential services to the Hamptons’ seasonal residents but, when winter comes and jobs dwindle, many are left without stable shelter, passing the coldest months outdoors. The piece delves into their daily struggles, the persistent cycle of poverty and precarious housing, and the local efforts, led by outreach groups and social workers like Marit Molin and Hamptons Community Outreach, to offer food, basic supplies, and hope. Despite local charity and some attempts at reform, housing remains nearly unattainable for most low-wage workers, further highlighting the unsettling contrast between opulence and need in this famed resort community.
This New York Times article tells the story of Julio Florencio Teo Gomez, a Guatemalan carpenter and day laborer on Long Island’s East End, who struggled with seasonal work and precarious living conditions. Like many undocumented immigrant workers in the Hamptons, Julio earned a living during the busy landscaping season but faced homelessness in the cold winter months, living in makeshift camps on public land. The article highlights the harsh reality of essential workers living in poverty amidst the East End’s lavish estates. Despite local charitable efforts and some policy proposals for affordable housing, the high cost of living and immigration barriers make stability elusive for many workers who keep the community running. Julio’s tragic death after being hit by a car underscores the dangers faced by this marginalized population.