FAIRBURN, Ga. – Geo. H. Green Oil, Inc. raised $21,690 for charity this year, up 7.3 percent from last year. The money went to several nonprofits, including Greater Atlanta’s Empty Stocking Fund, Welcome House of Newnan, Ga., and In His Great Name Ministry of Fairburn.

Despite tough economic times, The Green Oil Greenway Store Team surpassed funds raised in 2008. Three very dedicated company-operated stores averaged $537 a day for 28 days to achieve some $15,000 of the money raised.

The rest of the funds donated came from weekly silent auctions at the Green Oil corporate headquarters with items furnished by vendors, along with a helping hand from a few supportive dealer stores and thousands of wonderful customers.

“We are continually astounded by, your compassion and effort in raising great sums of money for area children in need,” owners Ed and Bill Wyatt said in a statement to employees. “Through your dedication, more than 1,080 children woke up with Christmas toys, clothing, educational materials and renewed hope.”