Annual Santa Toy Drive

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Each year, the Charitable Fund is proud to partner with the Augusta Regional Airport, Augusta Partnership for Children, Tuttle-Newton Home, and the Psi Omega Foundation to create a memorable community Christmas experience through the annual Santa Fly-In.

With the assistance of Augusta Partnership for Children and Tuttle-Newton Home, 64 families, comprising 186 children, were invited to the Augusta Regional Airport for a festive Christmas celebration. The Grinch, Cindy Lou Who, and other beloved characters joined in on the fun as children danced, created crafts, enjoyed bouncy houses, and shared a Christmas morning breakfast. The excitement peaked as the children gathered on the tarmac to welcome Santa, who made a grand entrance aboard a Georgia State Patrol helicopter.

Santa then helped make Christmas morning a little brighter by giving each family bags filled with wrapped gifts, thoughtfully purchased from the children's wish lists through the holiday gift drive. The Psi Omega Foundation played an important role in making the event possible by donating toys and generously giving their time to volunteer and help create a special experience for the children and families. Faith Outreach Church also joined the celebration by providing each family with a delicious Christmas meal.

Together, these community partners help make the Santa Fly-In more than an event—it is an opportunity to bring joy, create lasting memories, and remind local families that their community cares about them during the holiday season.