East Hampton Community Raises Money for Those in Recovery

Ahead of the 77th annual A&W Charity Softball Game, Phoenix House will celebrate the power of recovery, and educate local community members about addiction treatment resources

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EAST HAMPTON, NY (08/13/2025) (readMedia)-- On Saturday, August 16, Phoenix House of New York & Long Island will host a special pregame ahead of the 77th annual Artists & Writers Charity Softball Game. For 77 years, this East End tradition has supported vital programs like Wainscott Residential, which helps young men overcome addiction.

Each year, A&W hosts a fierce competition for local residents and celebrities who go to bat for the championship. All proceeds go to community organizations providing vital human services to the East End. Phoenix House's free event will bring together families for an afternoon of face painting, mocktails, and food before the ballgame.

In 2023 alone, there were 463 fatal overdoses and 5,956 admissions to the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) throughout Suffolk County. Community members will have the opportunity to connect with staff and leadership, and learn about available programming and treatment services at Wainscott Residential.

WHO:

Ann-Marie Foster, President & CEO of Phoenix House New York & Long Island

Staff and leadership from Phoenix House’s Wainscott Residential program

East End community members

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WHAT:

On Saturday, Phoenix House NY & Long Island will host its first-ever family-friendly pregame and celebrate with East End community members, ahead of the annual Artists & Writers Charity Softball Game. A longtime local tradition, the game raises essential funds for local nonprofits, including the Wainscott Residential program — a lifeline for young men battling addiction on the East End.
WHEN: Saturday August 16, 2025 at 12:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: Herrick Park
East Hampton, New York 11937
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