We invite you to take on a leadership role in creating a compassionate future by joining Farm Sanctuary’s Friends of Hilda Club.
Named for Hilda sheep, the first animal rescued by Farm Sanctuary, the Hilda Club was established to express our deep appreciation for leading members like you.
In 1986, Farm Sanctuary co-founders were investigating a stockyard when they found six-month-old Hilda discarded in a “dead pile.” The brave sheep lifted her head—and with her rescue, a movement began.
After prompting the first cruelty conviction of a U.S. stockyard, Hilda led to federal and state bans on “downed” animal cruelty. In her 11 years at Farm Sanctuary, she touched millions of people and inspired compassion for farm animals everywhere.
Hilda passed away peacefully in 1997, but her legacy lives on in all we do.
There are billions like Hilda. And because of you, there is now hope for them.
Annual membership in the Friends of Hilda Club provides the resources for the critical rescue, education, and advocacy work Farm Sanctuary does year-round on behalf of farm animals.
As a Hilda Club member, you will receive an invitation to our exclusive Hilda Club party, special pre-registration opportunities for on-site lodging and select events, a Hilda Club magnet, a Farm Sanctuary calendar featuring beautiful photos of our residents, a 20% discount to our gift shops and eStore, and regular email from your Farm Sanctuary liaison with the latest on our campaigns and rescue efforts.
Beginning at Sponsor level support, you will have opportunities to collaborate closely with our team including Gene Baur, Farm Sanctuary’s President and Co-founder. And best of all, you will know you are making a leadership difference for farm animals.
Hilda Club Levels and Benefits
Friend $1,000-$4,999* — Your gift could help provide care such as feed for our entire chicken flock, a dental exam for an aging resident, or shearing for our entire sheep herd.
Sponsor $5,000-$9,999* — Your support could help provide two months of hay for the sheep and goats, hoof trimming for our cow herd, or permanent enrichment installations. Your gift could also help us build coalitions and maintain a strong presence on Capitol Hill.
Patron $10,000-$24,999* — Your support could help cover lifesaving healthcare costs for our residents when time is of the essence. Your gift could also bolster our humane education programming through curriculum development, technology, and outreach.
Champion $25,000+* — Your high-level gift could help provide urgent rescue, transport, and placement of animals in desperate need via our Farm Animal Adoption Network. This gift could also power food system change through groundbreaking policy initiatives and litigation.
*Hilda Club membership donations at each level may be made with a one-time annual gift or qualifying, automatically deducted monthly gifts through the Sanctuary Sustainer Program.
Farm Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. Gifts to Farm Sanctuary are tax-deductible as allowed by law. We encourage you to contact your financial advisor for information about tax deductions as they relate to charitable giving.
A compassionate world begins with you.
Please contact Kate Frangos, Senior Manager, Hilda Club & Development Programs, at hildaclub@farmsanctuary.org or 607-684-5321 to discuss the Friends of Hilda Club benefits and how you might make a leadership gift to Farm Sanctuary today.
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