Other than music, SAF promotes sustainability. This effort started only recently with the attempt to obtain stimulus money for the installation of a geo-thermal heating/cooling system in the Thumpty Mansion. Thumpty and SAF have also put forth efforts to make the running and maintenance of the Thumpty Mansion more Earth friendly. For example, the house light bulbs have all been replaced with more energy efficient versions, the installation of a compost box, institution of a recycling policy, and a vegetable garden.
Spectamur Agendo Foundation
Since 2001, the Spectemur Agendo Foundation has brought you live music at , bringing QN5, The Goop, Joppa, and more to a house that has hosted shows by the Rolling Stones, Benny Goodman, Soulive, Cunninlynguists, among many others.
Philanthropy
Thumpty Nation has been extremely active with different philanthropy projects over the last year. With the assistance of the Spectemur Agendo Foundation, we’ve been able to host a series of charity concerts that have benefited multiple causes. These concerts have such organizations as and . We’ve also been a regular participant in a can recycling program that goes to benefit the and the Cornell branch of