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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.
