In-kind & supply donations

Gear and supplies, sourced and shipped to where they're needed.

Overview

Not every gift needs to be a dollar amount. Surf gear, safety equipment, and program materials all have a direct, specific use in Lambert's Bay. We coordinate the sourcing and shipping so donated goods actually reach the coaches and kids who need them.

Key Features

Specific-item giving: A running wishlist of exactly what's needed, updated regularly.
Direct routing: Goods go straight to the program, not into a general pool.
No guesswork: We only ask for what's actually useful right now.
Low overhead: Coordination handled by a small, dedicated team.

Meet our team

Laura Lee Petritz

Director of Philanthropy

Laura Lee Petritz

Director of Philanthropy

Adrienne Vorster

Global Operations Leader

Adrienne Vorster

Global Operations Leader

Why choose this

Give something concrete

A wetsuit, a board, a first-aid kit; items that are tangible and not abstract.

Give something concrete

A wetsuit, a board, a first-aid kit; items that are tangible and not abstract.

No middleman markup

Goods go directly to the program.

No middleman markup

Goods go directly to the program.

See exactly what's needed

The wishlist reflects real, current gaps.

See exactly what's needed

The wishlist reflects real, current gaps.

Good for groups

A natural fit for a school, team, or company supply drive.

Good for groups

A natural fit for a school, team, or company supply drive.

One program. Real, ongoing need.

Whether it's funding, time, supplies, or a partnership,

there's a specific, honest way to help right now.

Whether it's funding, time, supplies, or a partnership, there's a specific, honest way to help right now.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Friends of Project Sunwave run the program in Lambert's Bay?

No. Project Sunwave South Africa runs the program, on the ground. We're the U.S. affiliate which means that we work together to fund it, raise awareness for it, and coordinate logistical support, but program direction stays with the team in Lambert's Bay.

Does Friends of Project Sunwave run the program in Lambert's Bay?

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Yes. Friends of Project Sunwave, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (EIN: 41-2884358). Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Yes. Friends of Project Sunwave, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (EIN: 41-2884358). Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

How is Friends of Project Sunwave different from Project Sunwave South Africa?

Project Sunwave South Africa is the implementing organization. They run the ocean programming, employ the coaches, and work directly with kids and families in Lambert's Bay. Friends of Project Sunwave is their U.S. affiliate, built to help that work reach further through funding, awareness, and support from this side of the ocean.

How is Friends of Project Sunwave different from Project Sunwave South Africa?

How much of my donation goes directly to the program?

We're a small, low-overhead team by design, so the large majority of what's raised goes to the program. We report honestly on funding allocation, the same way South Africa reports honestly to us.

How much of my donation goes directly to the program?

We're a small, low-overhead team by design, so the large majority of what's raised goes to the program. We report honestly on funding allocation, the same way South Africa reports honestly to us.