New Smyrna Beach, FL
retreat community
Email Vicki 336-213-4733
Retreat Director

Vicki Arpin

Vicki lives a blessed life in Fernandina Beach, FL with her wonderful husband and adopted rescue dog. The beach is her happy place and she will share that joy with you. Little Pink became a part of her life as a participant with her sister Mary and the imprint on her heart led her to continue to serve.

Retreat Coordinator

Matt Heefner

Matt works in the IT industry and lives with his wife, Jess, and their three kids in southeastern Massachusetts. Jess is a breast cancer survivor and in 2016, their family was fortunate enough to be selected for a Little Pink retreat. Inspired by their retreat experience, Matt has since returned to serve Little Pink as a VolunStar, Retreat Coordinator, and unofficial technology support person and photographer on any retreat he attends. He enjoys being able to help Little Pink’s mission and provide families with the same unforgettable experiences that Little Pink gave to his family.

New Smyrna Beach
Florida
2025 RETREAT DATE:
Nov 02 - Nov 08

Located on Florida’s Central Atlantic Coast, New Smyrna Beach is a charming beach town rooted in local culture, art and a beautiful, white sandy shoreline.  Known for its coastal architecture and personality, New Smyrna Beach is a prime location for surfers as well as visitors looking for a laidback community filled with hidden adventures.  Add the drivable beach and eco-tourism to the mix and you have the perfect blend of opportunities waiting to be explored during your Little Pink retreat week.

The financial environment of not having to pay for anything was a huge stress relief, and that is priceless.

Erika Balza /2017 New Smyrna Beach Participant
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How to Get Involved
I live close to the retreat location and want to get involved

Join our local planning group called Team Pink.  From getting involved with helping plan the retreat, providing gifts for families, securing activities and meals or using your special talents, Team Pink has a place for you.  Fill out the volunteer application to get involved.

I want to support the retreat with an in kind donation

The primary donations needed for a retreat week include:

  • Grocery Gift Cards
  • Gifts for families
  • Special location-specific items for welcome bags
  • Paper Goods- plates, napkins, plastic cutlery, paper towels, toilet paper
  • Sponsor a family for the week ($1008) by making a general donation
  • Sponsor an activity or meal ($250) by making a general donation
I would like to donate my property for the retreat week

Retreats are only possible because of generous house donors.  Please fill out the Home Donor form

I am interested in getting my business, school, church, or civic group involved

The community is the key ingredient to the success of every Little Pink Retreat week!  Ways for your group to get involved:

  • Adopt a retreat. This is an easy way for a small group to make a BIG impact!  Adopt a Retreat Information
  • Provide a meal for the families and if possible have your group serve the meal!  This is a great way to get to know the families and see the difference that you are making first hand.
  • Conduct a gift card drive for local grocery store
  • Collect paper Goods- plates, napkins, plastic cutlery, paper towels, toilet paper
  • Provide welcome bags for each family
  • Conduct an office fundraiser
I am interested in conducting a fundraiser to support the retreat

What a great idea!  Please fill out our Fundraising event form 

Feel free to call Little Pink’s Development Director, LeKeshia Franklin, at 336-213-4733 or email lekeshia@littlepink.org for further assistance with any of your fundraising ideas or questions.

I would like to volunteer on a retreat

Team Pink is our local planning group and you can contact the Retreat Coordinator listed above for more information on how to get involved locally.

If you are interested in being a full, 24/7 volunteer during a retreat week (either at this location or another location), please visit our Retreat Volunteer Page. 

 

 

Community Sponsors