ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - To celebrate this holiday season, Watson Spence is investing in the community through its annual Twelve Days of Giving Program. Each day for twelve days leading up to Christmas, the firm surprises a nonprofit organization each day with a $1,000 donation. The donations support causes that reflect the personal passions and values of its attorneys and staff. The firm also included a Bonus Day of Giving, bringing the total number of recipients in 2025 to 13 organizations.

“The Twelve Days of Giving has become one of the most meaningful traditions at our firm,” said Chris Foreman, Partner at Watson Spence. “It gives us the opportunity to come together during the holidays and support organizations that are doing incredible work every day. These charities represent hope, compassion, service, and the very best of our community.”

2025 Watson Spence Twelve Days of Giving Recipients

Day 1 – Albany Area YMCA

Selected by Chris Cohilas, the Albany Area YMCA strengthens children, families, and individuals through health, wellness, and youth development programs across Dougherty and Lee Counties.

Day 2 – Phoebe Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Chosen by Summer Cotten, the Phoebe NICU provides the highest level of specialized care for premature and critically ill infants across 22 counties in Southwest Georgia.

Day 3 – The Arc of Southwest Georgia

Selected by Maggie Cropp, The Arc of Southwest Georgia empowers individuals with disabilities through advocacy, services, and inclusive community support.

Day 4 – Commodore Conyers College & Career Academy (4C Academy)

Chosen by Faison Middleton, 4C Academy prepares students for college and the workforce through hands-on career pathways and dual enrollment opportunities.

Day 5 – St. Teresa’s Catholic Church: St. Clare’s Center

Selected by Tyerus Skala, St. Clare’s Center serves individuals and families in crisis by providing compassionate, Gospel-centered support and pathways to stability.

Day 6 – Called to Care

Chosen by Louis Hatcher, Called to Care supports children in foster care and the families who serve them through practical resources and encouragement.

Day 7 – Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Selected by Evans “Bo” Plowden, Sleep in Heavenly Peace builds and delivers beds to ensure no child in the community sleeps on the floor.

Day 8 – Atlanta Mission

Chosen by Paul Petersen, Atlanta Mission serves individuals experiencing homelessness, addiction, and poverty through Christ-centered recovery and support programs.

Day 9 – Motif Sober Living

Selected by Kelley O’Neill-Boswell, Motif Sober Living provides a faith-based, structured home for women transitioning from treatment to independent living.

Day 10 – Peanut Better, Inc.

Chosen by Chris Foreman, Peanut Better combats childhood malnutrition by providing life-saving, nutrient-dense food through faith-based global partnerships.

Day 11 – Atlanta Humane Society

Selected by Phillip Henderson, the Atlanta Humane Society protects animals and strengthens the human–animal bond through rescue, adoption, and community programs.

Day 12 – American Cancer Society

Chosen by Mike Boorman, the American Cancer Society leads the fight against cancer through research, advocacy, prevention, and patient support.

Bonus Day – Covey Hill Animal Rescue

Selected by Watson Spence staff, Covey Hill Animal Rescue saves and rehabilitates at-risk dogs while working to place them in safe, loving forever homes.

Watson Spence has donated $143,000 to nonprofit organizations since launching the Twelve Days of Giving program in 2015.

The firm invites the public to visit the Watson Spence Facebook or LinkedIn page to learn more about each donation recipient.

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