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OLA of Eastern Long Island’s Sabor 2026 Fundraiser Celebrates 24 Years of Community Impact
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OLA of Eastern Long Island’s Sabor 2026 Fundraiser Celebrates 24 Years of Community Impact
Adam Hornbuckle, NY State Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni, Former NY State Assemblyman and Honoree Fred Thiele, Legislator Ann Welker at OLA Sabor fundraiser at The Church, Sag Harbor, July 16, 2026. Photo by Lisa Tamburini
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Annual Sag Harbor cocktail event brings together East End leaders and supporters to sustain OLA’s advocacy, education, and programs supporting Latino families and the broader community
Organización Latino Americana (OLA) of Eastern Long Island celebrated its 24th year of service with Sabor 2026, the organization’s signature annual cocktail fundraiser held at The Church in Sag Harbor on July 16.
The evening brought together community members, supporters, local elected officials, civic leaders, and longtime advocates for OLA’s only fundraiser of the year — an event that helps sustain the organization’s year-round programs serving families throughout the East End.
At a time when immigrant communities across the country are facing increased uncertainty and challenges, OLA’s mission of advocacy, education, leadership development, and community support remains more important than ever.
The event was chaired by former New York State Assemblyman Fred Thiele, a longtime East End public servant and current OLA Board Member, whose continued commitment to the community reflects the organization’s decades-long work to build a safer, healthier, and more inclusive region.
Guests gathered for an evening featuring culinary offerings by Janet O’Brien Caterers + Events, wines from Wölffer Estate Vineyard, beverages from Peconic Beverage, award-winning tequila from Montaukila, live music by Latin Moon, and a silent auction curated by artist and curator Yubal Márquez Fleites.
“Sabor is much more than a celebration,” said Minerva Perez, Executive Director of OLA. “It is one of the most important ways our community comes together to invest in the future of the East End.”
Funds raised through Sabor support OLA’s programs throughout the year, including family support services, youth leadership initiatives, educational advocacy, civic engagement programs, cultural programming, and efforts to strengthen connections across the region’s diverse communities.
The evening also reflected the broad coalition of supporters who continue to stand behind OLA’s work, with many local elected officials and community leaders joining the celebration.
For 24 years, OLA of Eastern Long Island has worked to ensure that Latino families and all East End residents have access to resources, opportunities, and a stronger community network.
Photos by Lisa Tamburini @hamptonsphotog
El Sabor 2026 de OLA de Long Island Oriental Celebra 24 Años de Impacto Comunitario
El evento anual de cócteles en Sag Harbor reunió a líderes del East End y colaboradores para apoyar la labor de defensa, educación y programas de OLA que benefician a las familias latinas y a toda la comunidad
La Organización Latino Americana (OLA) de Long Island Oriental celebró su 24.º aniversario de servicio comunitario con Sabor 2026, su evento anual de recaudación de fondos, realizado el 16 de julio en The Church en Sag Harbor.
La velada reunió a miembros de la comunidad, colaboradores, funcionarios electos locales, líderes cívicos y defensores de larga trayectoria para apoyar la única recaudación de fondos anual de OLA, un evento fundamental para mantener los programas que la organización ofrece durante todo el año a familias de todo el East End.
En un momento en que las comunidades inmigrantes de todo el país enfrentan una creciente incertidumbre y nuevos desafíos, la misión de OLA de defensa comunitaria, educación, desarrollo de liderazgo y apoyo a las familias es más importante que nunca.
El evento fue presidido por el ex asambleísta del Estado de Nueva York Fred Thiele, un reconocido servidor público del East End y actual miembro de la Junta Directiva de OLA, cuyo compromiso continuo con la comunidad refleja el trabajo de décadas de la organización para construir una región más segura, saludable e inclusiva.
Los invitados disfrutaron de una noche con propuestas culinarias de Janet O’Brien Caterers + Events, vinos de Wölffer Estate Vineyard, bebidas de Peconic Beverage, tequila galardonado de Montaukila, música en vivo a cargo de Latin Moon y una subasta silenciosa organizada por el artista y curador Yubal Márquez Fleites.
“Sabor es mucho más que una celebración”, dijo Minerva Perez, directora ejecutiva de OLA. “Es una de las formas más importantes en que nuestra comunidad se une para invertir en el futuro del East End”.
Los fondos recaudados a través de Sabor apoyan los programas de OLA durante todo el año, incluidos servicios de apoyo familiar, iniciativas de liderazgo juvenil, defensa educativa, programas de participación cívica, programación cultural y esfuerzos para fortalecer los vínculos entre las diversas comunidades de la región.
La noche también destacó la amplia coalición de colaboradores que continúa respaldando el trabajo de OLA, con la presencia de numerosos funcionarios electos locales y líderes comunitarios que se sumaron a la celebración.
Durante 24 años, OLA de Long Island Oriental ha trabajado para garantizar que las familias latinas y todos los residentes del East End tengan acceso a recursos, oportunidades y una red comunitaria más sólida.
Fotos por Lisa Tamburini @hamptonsphotog
