Staff Writer on Dec 9, 2024
The South Fork Natural History Museum has taken on “Giving Back” initiatives this holiday season.
SOFO’s co-founder and board president, Andy Sabin, launched his annual Appeal Challenge Grant, pledging to match all gifts under $10,000, up to a total of $50,000, starting last month. The initiative inspires donors to double their impact and directly benefits SOFO’s educational and outreach programs.
In another local initiative, SOFO donated proceeds from its Summer’s Gala to local food pantries serving underserved families in the Bridgehampton area. The beneficiary organizations include Bridgehampton Community Food Pantry, Sag Harbor Food Pantry, Hamptons Church, Wainscott Food Pantry and the Heart of the Hamptons Food Pantry.
“We are thrilled to give back to our East End community, ensuring that families in need can enjoy the holiday season,” said SOFO Executive Director Frank Quevedo. “Thanks to the generosity of our friends and members, we’ve raised vital funds to support local families during this critical time.”
For the community at large, SOFO is offering a 15 percent discount for new or renewing memberships. Members get tax-deductible perks such as free museum admission, discounted nature walks and events, gift shop discounts, and a subscription to the SOFO Naturalist quarterly newsletter.
For more information, go to sofo.org.