The Georgia Spa Gives Back Program is holding a toy drive across all showrooms in November of 2024 benefiting the Winder Fire Department's Empty Stocking Toy Drive. Additionally, a portion of purchases made at Georgia Spa Company in the month of November will go to supporting the Winder Fire Department's Empty Stocking Toy Drive and to the Barrow County Sheriff's Office's Shop with a Hero program.
The Winder Fire Department's annual Empty Stocking Toy Drive was started in 1992 by former Fire Chief Ray Mattison when he was looking for a way to make children smile at Christmas. Chief Matt Whiting continued the tradition when he became chief in 2011. The drive annually supports hundreds of children with support from individuals, couples, organizations and civic groups.
The Shop with a Hero program was founded by Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith, and it pairs children to shop with a first responder. Formerly known as Christmas with a Cop, the program has expanded to include representatives from multiple branches of law enforcement and other first responders.
This will mark the third year the Georgia Spa Gives Back program has supported both the Empty Stocking Toy Drive and Shop with a Hero programs, having done so previously in 2022 and 2023.
The Georgia Spa Gives Back program will collect unwrapped toys at its six showrooms as well as its pre-owned and service center. Georgia Spa Company showrooms are in Alpharetta, Kennesaw, Buford, Athens, Newnan and Augusta. Showrooms are open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. The Pre-Owned and Service Center in Auburn is open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. All locations will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Those purchasing a hot tub or spa during the donation period can receive a discount of up to $500 on a hot tub or swim spa accessory package for donating toys (each $10 value toy = $100 discount; max discount $500).
If you would like to nominate a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to be considered as a recipient of the Georgia Spa Gives Back program, please email givesback@georgiaspacompany.com.