Hamlin, Pennsylvania – January 8, 2025 – A Girl’s Gotta Spa!, a purpose-driven self-care brand dedicated to empowering survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking, has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab powered by the Accion Opportunity Fund (AOF). This prestigious grant, only awarded to 150 small businesses nationwide per application period, is part of a collaborative effort between FedEx, AOF, and e-commerce consultancy, 37 Oaks.

Founded by Shannon Smyth, A Girl’s Gotta Spa! is more than body care—it’s a mission-driven brand offering hope and healing to survivors. Through its line of Leaping Bunny-certified cruelty-free products, including body washes, lotions, and perfumes, the brand inspires women to reclaim their confidence and prioritize self-care as a step toward thriving.

Central to its mission is giving back. A Girl’s Gotta Spa! donates a portion of perfume sales to Victims’ Intervention Program (VIP) in Honesdale, PA, who provide critical resources to survivors in the community. "This grant is not just about financial growth—it’s about expanding our ability to uplift women and show them that thriving isn’t just possible, it’s within reach," says Smyth.

A Girl’s Gotta Spa! believes self-care is essential, not just for physical renewal, but as a means of empowering survivors to take steps toward rebuilding their lives. With this grant, the company will expand its efforts to reach more women, amplify awareness, and provide additional support through its advocacy work.

"This recognition validates our mission of giving back and creating a space where survivors feel seen, supported, and empowered to thrive," Smyth adds.

While focused on social impact, the brand also maintains sustainability practices, holding a certification as plastic-neutral through rePurpose Global. This certification involves funding the elimination of as much plastic waste from oceans and landfills as is produced in A Girl's Gotta Spa!'s packaging and shipping materials. 

For more information about A Girl’s Gotta Spa! and its mission, visit www.agirlsgottaspa.com.

About A Girl's Gotta Spa!

A Girl’s Gotta Spa! is a mission-driven brand specializing in small-batch, handcrafted, Leaping Bunny certified cruelty-free and vegan body care products. Dedicated to empowering women, the company focuses on supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking. Through its partnership with the Victims’ Intervention Program (VIP), A Girl’s Gotta Spa! provides resources, encouragement, and inspiration to help these women thrive.

About Accion Opportunity Fund

Accion Opportunity Fund (AOF) works to advance economic mobility for low-income communities, women, and people of color who own small businesses through affordable capital, knowledge resources, networks, and policy. Accion Opportunity Fund Community Development is the lending arm of Accion Opportunity Fund, California Finance Lender license #6050609. More at aofund.org.

About the FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab

The FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab helps small business owners sell their products online and scale their e-commerce through hands-on learning.

About 37 Oaks

37 Oaks is a commerce development and learning laboratory that educates and prepares product-based businesses for growth through wholesale, e-commerce, storefronts, and popup markets. They offer courses, curriculums, coaching, content, community and services that focus on building commerce, retail and distribution knowledge. For more information, visit 37oaks.com.