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Tyler Perry Donates $750K to Aid Atlanta Seniors

4/22/2026

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  • Tyler Perry, philanthropist, donated $750,000 to help low-income seniors in Atlanta facing increased property taxes, announced by Mayor Andre Dickens.
  • The funds will pay back taxes for over 300 seniors and support a pilot program for more than 100 seniors.
  • Perry has funded grocery bills for vulnerable shoppers during the pandemic.
  • He received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 2021 Academy Awards for helping the food insecure.