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Give Today. Change a Life Forever.

A single act of generosity can become the moment everything changes — turning potential into purpose and opening doors that once felt impossible.

The Legacy of George M. Hughes

George M. Hughes believes that education is more than a pathway — it is a lifeline.
A bridge from where you are to where you were born to go.
A chance not just to learn, but to rise.

Born into humble beginnings, he understood firsthand how one opportunity — one mentor, one scholarship, one person who believes in you — can change the entire direction of someone’s life. He carried that understanding with humility, faith, and an unwavering commitment to lifting others.

George is the kind of man who sees people — their potential, their brilliance, their promise.
He opens doors quietly, helps others quietly, and changes lives quietly.
The impact he made is not loud, but it is lasting.

Today, the George M. Hughes Foundation exists to carry forward the same heart, the same compassion, and the same belief that every young person deserves a chance. We invest in students who show courage, grit, and a desire to learn — students who need the opportunity George once needed himself.

Through scholarships, mentorship, leadership development, and academic support, the Foundation continues the work he started:
breaking barriers, lifting dreams, and strengthening families.

Your support ensures that his legacy does more than live on —
It grows.
It expands.
It transforms communities.
And it continues to open doors for generations to come.

Because when you give, you don’t just honor a legacy —
You become part of it.

Ways to Give

One-Time Gift

Make a single gift in any amount. Every dollar directly supports Hughes Scholars.

Monthly Giving

Become a sustaining donor by setting up a recurring monthly gift.
Your consistent support creates long-term stability for students.

Scholarship Support

Designate your gift to support a specific scholarship fund or academic program.

General Support

Your unrestricted gift enables the Foundation to address the most pressing needs of our students and programs.

Our Impact at a Glance

Your generosity changes lives. Here’s how your giving makes a difference:

  • 92% of Hughes Scholars are first-generation college students

  • 100% receive mentors, career guidance, and academic support

  • 80% graduate or continue their degree within 4 years

  • Countless students credit the Foundation with helping them stay in school

  • Community impact programs empower students to give back through service

Your donation isn’t just a gift.


It becomes a generational change.

Donor Spotlight

Why We Give

"I donate because I know what it feels like to need an opportunity. The Foundation honors a man who lifted others, and I want to keep that spirit alive."


— Foundation Supporter

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Thank you

To secure your sponsorship or learn more, please get in touch with Leon Robinson at 404-783-2223 or ljrob56@gmail.com.  Mail check to The George M. Hughes Foundation, P.O. Box 723722, Atlanta, GA 31139 or click to pay with paypal.

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Why Your Gift Matters​

Every donation fuels opportunities like:

  • Scholarships for students pursuing higher education

  • Mentorship and leadership development

  • Support for first-generation college students

  • Access to resources that help students stay in school and succeed

 

You’re not just giving money —


You’re investing in someone's future, in their confidence, and in their ability to rise.

CONTACT US

George M. Hughes Foundation

P.O. Box 723722

Atlanta, Ga. 31139

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