Hetrick-Martin Institute - HMI

08/27/2026

This November, the spotlight belongs to our community. ✨

Join us on November 17 at David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center for the 2026 Emery Awards for an unforgettable evening honoring the extraordinary people who help LGBTQIA+ young people thrive. Tickets & sponsorships are now available at emeryawards.com.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you.

08/18/2026

$14,000 experience. Bidding currently at $2,800. Two days left!!

Inspired by the excitement around this package at School’s Out, we’re pleased to offer another opportunity through Charitybuzz—an exclusive 90-minute Pietro Simone Signature Longevity Treatment in NYC or East Hampton, valued at $14,000.
 
Bidding starts at $2,800 and closes August 20 at 8 PM EST. Your bid supports our work serving and empowering LGBTQIA+ youth. Bid now at hmi.org/charitybuzz

08/06/2026

Inspired by the excitement around this package at School’s Out, we’re pleased to offer another opportunity through Charitybuzz—an exclusive 90-minute Pietro Simone Signature Longevity Treatment in NYC or East Hampton, valued at $14,000.
 
Bidding starts at $2,800 and closes August 20 at 8 PM EST. Your bid supports our work serving and empowering LGBTQIA+ youth. Bid now at hmi.org/charitybuzz

07/30/2026

From elegant event design to curated auction items, exceptional wines and beverages, beautiful tablescapes, and the many finishing touches throughout the evening, every detail reflected the creativity and generosity of our incredible community.
 
We are so grateful to the sponsors, donors, vendors, and creative partners whose support helped make School’s Out our most successful event yet. Thank you for helping create an extraordinary evening in support of LGBTQIA+ young people. Visit hmischoolsout.com to explore the full event gallery. 📸: Andrew Werner, Jason Crowley / BFA

07/29/2026

One post simply couldn’t capture it all.

Here are more highlights from the Best of the Hamptons Dinner—an evening that helped propel School’s Out to its historic $1 million milestone through the incredible generosity of everyone who participated in the paddle raise.

Guests enjoyed an outstanding dinner by our culinary partners, unforgettable performances by Jamie Hannah and Crystal Waters, sweet treats from Duryea’s Sunset Scoops, dazzling illuminated winged dancers, and a grand finale that had everyone on their feet dancing on stage as Crystal Waters closed out the night. Visit hmischoolsout.com to view the full event gallery. 📸: Andrew Werner

07/29/2026

Who doesn’t love a Step & Repeat moment? ✨

Here are just a few of the supporters who helped make School’s Out 2026 a historic success. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we raised more than $1 million to support LGBTQIA+ young people—the first seven-figure result in School’s Out’s 26-year history and our fifth consecutive year of record-breaking fundraising.

Thank you to everyone who made this extraordinary evening possible. To view the complete Step & Repeat gallery, visit hmischoolsout.com. 📸: Andrew Werner

07/28/2026

The first look at School’s Out 2026. ✨

Cocktail hour set the stage for an incredible evening in support of LGBTQIA+ young people.

We’re just getting started! More galleries are on the way, including Step & Repeat arrivals, Best of the Hamptons dinner, and more. Visit hmischoolsout.com to view the gallery.

📸: Andrew Werner, Jason Crowley/ BFA

07/22/2026

Like so many longtime supporters, Kent and Louis look forward to School’s Out each year as an opportunity to reconnect with friends, meet new people, and support HMI’s mission.
 
With just three days to go, we hope you’ll join us this Saturday, July 25, in Water Mill. Beautiful weather is in the forecast, making for the perfect setting to celebrate summer while supporting LGBTQIA+ youth. Tickets: hmischoolsout.com