At Busby's Heating & Air Conditioning, we believe caring for our community goes beyond the comfort of your home. Through our Busby's Cares Feeding Families initiative, we're proud to have helped provide 15,000 meals to individuals and families across the CSRA so far in 2026! In partnership with Golden Harvest Food Bank, Busby's Cares donates 25 meals for every HVAC checkup completed as part of this initiative. That means every checkup helps homeowners care for their heating and cooling systems while also helping put food on the table for local families in need. Golden Harvest food bank works with community partners to provide food and hunger-relief resources throughout Georgia and South Carolina. We're honored to support its mission and contribute to the important work being done to fight food insecurity in our region. Reaching 15,000 meals wouldn't be possible without the customers who choose Busby's for their home comfort needs. Thank you for helping us make a difference! We're excited to keep building on this progress throughout the rest of 2026. Together, we're feeding families one checkup at a time.

At Busby's, caring for our community means showing up for causes that touch the lives of our neighbors and our team members. This October, our team brought that commitment to the Miracle Mile Breast Cancer Walk, supporting the important work of Piedmont Augusta Foundation and it's efforts to improve access to breast cancer screenings throughout the CSRA. The Miracle Mile Walk brings community members together to honor survivors, remember loved ones, support those facing breast cancer, and help fund lifesaving screenings. Proceeds from the event stay in the local community and support services through Piedmont Augusta's Randy W. Cooper, M.D., Center for Breast Health Services and its Mobile Mammography Unit. These resources help provide mammograms and other breast health screenings to women in the region, regardless of their ability to pay. Our team, Busby’s Boo Bee Bunch, was proud to participate in this year’s walk and raise over $2,000 for the cause. We're incredibly grateful to everyone who donated, supported our team, and helped us reach this milestone. To learn more about the Miracle Mile Walk, visit themiraclemilewalk.org

Every student deserves opportunities to learn, grow, and develop a strong foundation for the future. In September, Busby's Cares was pleased to support Christian Learning Centers of Augusta, a nonprofit providing biblical education opportunities for public school students in Richmond County. Through its Released Time Bible Education program, Christian Learning Centers of Augusta partners with parents, public schools, churches, and volunteers to provide off-campus Bible instruction. During the 2025-2026 school year, the organization served more than 800 students across eight schools. Through our September Busby's Cares donation matching campaign, we helped amplify the community donations in support of Christian Learning Centers of Augusta and its educational mission. We’re grateful to everyone who contributed, shared the campaign, or helped spread the word. Community support helps organizations continue creating opportunities for students and strengthen the families and neighborhoods around them. To learn more about Christian Learning Centers of Augusta and its programs, visit clcaugusta.com

For August, Busby's Cares was proud to support Christ Community Health Services Augusta, an organization dedicated to providing affordable, quality healthcare to underserved members of our community. Christ Community Health works to make healthcare accessible to individuals and families throughout the Augusta area, regardless of their ability to pay. Its approach emphasizes compassionate, relationship-centered care that considers patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Through its local health centers, the organization serves as an important resource for people who may otherwise face barriers to receiving care. Through our August Busby's Cares donation matching campaign, we matched contributions up to $2,000, allowing us to amplify the generosity of donors and bring additional attention to the important role accessible healthcare plays in a healthy community. We're thankful to everyone who supported this campaign. At Busby’s, improving quality of life is at the heart of what we do, and we’re proud to partner with organizations that help our neighbors live healthier, more supported lives. To learn more about Christ Community Health Services of Augusta and its healthcare services, visit cchsaugusta.org

A safe place to sleep, a warm meal, and someone willing to offer support can be important first steps toward a new beginning. In July, Busby’s Cares was proud to support Garden City Gospel Mission, an Augusta organization serving men experiencing homelessness and helping individuals work toward lasting change.  Garden City Gospel Mission provides emergency shelter and daily meals, along with spiritual encouragement and opportunities for longer-term recovery. Through its residential addiction recovery and discipleship program, the mission helps participants pursue healthier lives, greater stability, and a path toward independence. As part of our July Busby’s Cares campaign, we invited community members to join us in supporting Garden City Gospel Mission through a donation matching effort. Busby’s Cares board member and Customer Service Representative, Morgan Thomas, along with Busby’s owner, Rick Busby, had the privilege of presenting the $2,000 check to Garden City Gospel Mission and bringing their July donations to over $5,000. We appreciate everyone who helped support this campaign and whose generosity helped to provide critical support to the mission’s work of offering shelter, meals, hope, and a path forward for those in need. To learn more about Garden City Gospel Mission and its services, visit gardencitygospelmission.org

Busby's Care's is supporting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Augusta, GA.

This May, Busby's Cares is partnering with WLJ Angel Gowns for a donation matching campaign centered on compassion, remembrance, and support for families experiencing the loss of an infant. WLJ Angel Gowns transforms donated wedding dresses into beautifully handcrafted gowns for babies. Each piece is created with intention and care, offering families a meaningful way to honor their child. These gowns provide not only a gentle sense of comfort, but also a lasting keepsake during an incredibly difficult time. Throughout the month, every donation made in support of WLJ Angel Gowns will be matched, allowing each gift to go twice as far in helping provide these special garments to families in need. It's a simple yet powerful way to extend kindness and support to others in our community. This campaign captures the heart of Busby's Cares by partnering with organizations that lead with compassion and creating opportunities for our community to get involved in meaningful ways. When we come together, we can help ensure that every family facing loss is met with care, support, and understanding. We invite you to join us in supporting WLJ Angel Gowns this month. Your generosity helps create something truly special for families when they need it most. To learn more about the campaign or to make a donation, please visit www.wljangelgowns.org

At Busby's, caring for our community is at the heart of everything we do. This April, through Busby's Cares, we're proud to partner with Hope House for a donation matching campaign focused on providing support, safety, and stability for individuals and families facing hard times. All month long, donations made to Hope House are being matched, doubling the impact and helping expand access to critical resources for those in need. Hope House serves our community by offering shelter and essential resources to individuals and families in crisis. Their work creates a safe place for people to rebuild, regain independence, and move forward with hope. Through Busby's Cares, our mission is to improve the quality of life for our team, our customers, and our community. Partnering with organizations like Hope House allows us to live out that purpose in a real and impactful way. We invite you to join us in supporting Hope House during this month's campaign. Every donation goes further, every dollar is matched, and every act of generosity helps strengthen our community. Together, we can give more, care more, and do more for those around us.

Busby's Heating & Air Conditioning is proud to announce a new partnership between Busby’s Cares and Golden Harvest Food Bank to help fight food insecurity across the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA). As part of the initiative, Busby's Cares will donate 25 meals for every HVAC checkup completed in 2026. Through this effort, routine heating and cooling maintenance will directly translate into meals for families, seniors, and children facing hunger in our community. "Busby’s Cares is rooted in our purpose of improving the quality of life for our team, our community, and our customers," said Kristen Munn, President of Busby's Heating & Air Conditioning. "By tying every HVAC checkup to 25 meals, our customers become part of something bigger – helping us bring comfort not just into homes, but onto tables across our community." Golden Harvest Food Bank serves communities throughout Georgia and South Carolina by distributing food throughout a network of partner agencies and hunger-relief programs. This partnership allows Busby’s customers to make a measurable impact simply by maintaining their home comfort systems. In addition to the meal donation initiative, the Busby's team plans to support Golden Harvest through volunteer efforts and ongoing community awareness campaigns throughout the year. This partnership reflects Busby's long-standing commitment to community involvement. Through Busby's Cares, the company continues to extend its mission beyond heating and cooling – striving to improve the quality of life throughout the CSRA. Community members interested in scheduling an HVAC checkup or learning more about Busby’s Cares initiatives can visit https://www.busbys.com/busby-s-cares or follow along on Busby’s Cares social media for updates.

March in Motion: Supporting The RECing Crew through Busby's Cares At Busby's, each month our Busby's Cares initiative is an opportunity to highlight organizations that are making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. In March, we were proud to partner with The RECing Crew, a local nonprofit bringing joy, connection, and opportunity to individuals with disabilities across the CSRA. Founded by families and friends of individuals with disabilities, The RECing Crew was built on a simple but powerful idea: everyone deserves access to fun, enriching recreational experiences. With over 200 participants ranging in age from 6 to 88, their programs create opportunities for people of all abilities to stay active, build friendships, and explore new interests. Their wide range of offerings includes: Art programs, ballet, jazz, and tap dance, chorus and music, MMA, boxing, Karate, jazzercise, recreational sports, baseball leagues, social clubs and group activities. One of the most impactful aspects of The RECing Crew's mission is their commitment to affordability. By keeping program costs low, they ensure that more families can participate without financial barriers. That's where community support plays an important role. Through our March donation matching campaign, Busby's Cares helped amplify every dollar given up to an additional $2,000. Those donations directly support operational costs, equipment, and resources that keep these programs running strong. If you'd like to explore their programs, volunteer opportunities, or ways to give, visit: www.therecingcrew.com

February marked a milestone moment for our Busby's Cares initiative, one that showcased the power of community, collaboration, and shared purpose. We had the honor of spotlighting Mad Hatter Farm, an incredible local organization dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for individuals with special needs. Mad Hatter Farm is more than just a farm… inspired by and in memory of their daughter Cassie, it's a place where people of all abilities are empowered to grow, learn, and thrive. Their work fills a vital gap in the community as the only handicap-accessible farm and animal sanctuary in the CSRA. What made February especially memorable was how quickly this campaign grew beyond what we imagined. As part of our commitment, Busby’s Cares pledged to match donations up to $2,000. But the momentum didn’t stop there. Inspired by the cause, Maxwell's Plumbing and Drain stepped forward with an incredible offer to match our match - contributing an additional $2,000 once our original match was met. With the support of our community, $4,000 was raised for Mad Hatter Farm. Thanks to the combined matching efforts, that amount was doubled, resulting in an incredible $8,000 total impact. February’s campaign was a perfect example of what we envisioned when we launched Busby's Cares. It's not just about giving; it's about creating a ripple effect of generosity that spreads throughout our community. We're incredibly thankful to everyone who contributed, shared, and supported this effort. And a special thank you to Maxwell's Plumbing and Drain for stepping up and helping take this campaign to the next level. To learn more about Mad Hatter Farm and the difference they are making in our community, visit https://www.madhatterfarm.org

This past January, through our Busby’s Cares initiative, we were proud to spotlight an organization making a difference in our community: Child Enrichment. For decades, Child Enrichment has served as a lifeline for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or trafficking. Their mission to provide intervention, advocacy, and prevention services has helped protect children and guide them toward healing and hope. Through programs like their Child Advocacy Center and CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), they have ensured that every child had a voice and access to the care, support, and resources they needed. These essential services have been provided free of charge, made possible by the generosity of donors and community partners. Through our donation matching campaign, every dollar given to Child Enrichment went twice as far. Busby’s proudly matched donations up to a total of $2,000, amplifying the generosity of everyone who participated. Child Enrichment has served thousands of children across the CSRA, helping them navigate difficult circumstances and find hope again. The support shown in January helped continue that mission by providing safe spaces, advocacy, and resources for children who needed it most. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who gave during this campaign. While January’s campaign has ended, the need for support continues. If you’d still like to make a difference, you can learn more or contribute by visiting their website: https://www.childenrichment.org/donate

Winter is coming! Participate in the Annual Busby's Coats for Kids through October 30th, 2025

As part of The Busby's Cares Community Contribution initiative, on October 4, 2023, Rick Busby with Busby's Heating and Air presented Mason and Sharon Schmidt a $2,000 check to help the Trot to Adopt 5K fundraiser. The Schmidts are one of four local families looking to bring children home through adoption. Trot to Adopt 5K is a fun run designed to support four families in the CSRA with their adoption efforts. This year marks the 13th Annual event, and will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Blanchard Woods Park in Evans, GA . For more information on the 5K run please visit their website; www. trottoadopt .o rg. Sharon and Michael Schmidt met in 2015 while Michael was stationed in the Army at Fort Huachuca and now live in Grovetown, GA . They’ve been married for 6 years. Mason is an Offensive Security Engineer for the Army and Sharon volunteers as a registered nurse at Hope Women’s Center. Early in their marriage they were diagnosed with unexplained infertility. They are excited about participating in Trot to Adopt which is helping them on their journey of adoption. The Busby’s Cares Community Contribution is an initiative in which the company makes a donation to a small, local nonprofit organization each month.