Purpose

The purpose of this retreat is to foster meaningful connections among leaders who are passionate about creating positive change. Through workshops, networking, and shared learning, participants will exchange insights that enhance their leadership and help grow their organizations. These connections will lead to stronger, more resilient communities, as the relationships built here form the foundation for future collaboration and growth.

Impact on the Community

At the heart of this retreat is the belief that leadership grows through collaboration. As leaders learn from one another, they strengthen not only their individual organizations but also the community they serve. The retreat highlights the critical role of relationships and shared experiences in fostering innovation, building resilience, and achieving shared goals.

Pass by Ira’s Mission

This event directly supports the mission of Pass by Ira, which seeks to eradicate homelessness by increasing access to basic human rights. We believe in the impact of quality education. Through collaboration and shared learning, attendees gain new strategies to strengthen their organizations, which in turn helps advocate for equitable access to education and other essential human rights. By connecting nonprofit and small business leaders, the retreat fosters a collective effort to advance educational opportunities for underserved communities, creating a stronger foundation for future generations.

Why Attend?

Build lasting connections with nonprofit and business leaders.
Learn from peers and experts through interactive workshops.
Strengthen your leadership and grow your organization's impact.
Contribute to Pass by Ira's mission to end homelessness.

Together, we can renew, elevate, sustain, and transform our leadership to drive lasting community impact.

THE REST Framework

The R.E.S.T. framework—Renew, Elevate, Sustain, and Transform—is designed to empower leaders to reflect, connect, and take meaningful steps toward personal and organizational growth, while aligning with the mission of Pass by Ira to eradicate homelessness through education, advocacy, and outreach.

Renew: Defined as “to restore energy or vitality.” This retreat provides a much-needed opportunity for leaders to step away from their daily routines, reflect on their leadership journey, and recharge. Through intentional rest and reflection, leaders will return to their work renewed and ready to take on the challenges facing their organizations and the community.
Elevate: To “raise to a higher position.” Elevating your leadership is a central purpose of this retreat. By learning from peers and experts, sharing best practices, and networking, attendees will gain new insights to elevate not only their own leadership but also their organization's impact on the community.
Sustain: To “maintain or support over time.” Leadership requires long-term resilience. The relationships and networks built during this retreat will serve as ongoing support systems, allowing leaders to sustain their growth and the positive momentum of their organizations. Through collaboration, leaders will find strategies to continuously support their missions and sustain their impact on the community.
Transform: To “make a marked change.” The ultimate goal of this retreat is to transform how leaders approach their work. By embracing the shared knowledge and experiences of others, leaders will return to their communities empowered to drive transformation—both in their organizations and in the lives of those they serve. In alignment with the mission of Pass by Ira, this transformation will help contribute to the fight to end homelessness through more effective advocacy, education, and outreach.

The REST Retreat 2026

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