George Landegger - Supporting Higher Education

George Landegger has long been a supporter of higher education. He funds numerous scholarships and is even the chairman of the Higher Education Commission in the state of Alabama. He wants to make everyone aware of the benefits of higher education and help make it possible for everyone.

People who attend college are much more likely to find better-paying jobs and jobs that they enjoy. 
They may also experience greater cultural awareness. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median weekly earnings in 2014 for high school graduates aged 25 and older were $668, while the median for individuals aged 25 and older with bachelor's degrees was $1,101. College can also affect unemployment rates. The BLS reported that those with high school diplomas experienced a 6% unemployment rate in 2014. The unemployment rate for those who held bachelor's degrees was only 3.5%.

Statistics also show that people who have attended college are much less likely to live in poverty. They are more likely to spend money in a way that benefits the economy and also volunteer to help with community issues and improve the areas where they live. When a person attends college, he or she may also become more confident in his or her abilities and skills and will have a broader range of career options. This, in turn, gives college graduate more freedom and control over their lives. George Landegger hopes to make it possible for more people to receive a higher education and complete college.
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George Landegger - Helping Harper Lee Live A Private Life

George Landegger has lived in Alabama for many years and loves the area. He was close friends with Harper Lee, who was the author of the book To Kill A Mockingbird. Mr. Landegger and Harper Lee had a great friendship and although she lived a private life, she spent a lot of time with her close friends. Mr. Landegger was always careful to be respectful of the private life that Harper Lee chose to live. She was not a recluse but did not like to be in the public eye. Although she did have a good group of friends who she would go out with and spend time with occasionally, she never liked to be treated like a celebrity and preferred to live in a nice but modest home in Monroeville, Alabama.

Harper Lee died in early 2016 and while George Landegger was upset about the passing of his close friend, he now feels like he can talk about her without the fear of upsetting or betraying her. He believes that the world should know the real Harper Lee and feels relieved that he can finally talk about her life.

Mr. Landegger lived in Alabama and like Harper Lee, he is passionate about the community there. He is focused on bringing new jobs to the area and increasing the number of people who receive a higher education there. He contributes to numerous scholarships and helps feed hungry families throughout Alabama and in Connecticut. He is thankful to have known Harper Lee, who is credited with writing one of the best-selling and best-loved novels of the twentieth century.
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George Landegger - Giving to the Homeless

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As George Landegger knows, putting forth the commitment to help others is a very noble act. There are various charities and organizations that work hard every day to help the lesser fortunate. The constant presence of hardship is almost inescapable for homeless populations. There are even more complications when a family becomes in financial trouble. In most cases where there are families that become homeless it is because they are without any possible assistance from other family members. Shelters are often the first course of action for those who need it immediately. Unfortunately, there are situations where shelters no longer have enough beds. In a city like New York, homeless people find themselves in such situations because the sheer numbers of their demographic is often not equalized by that of empty beds.

There are tens of thousands of homeless men, women and children who utilize shelter programs. Some of these people say that at the time of the recession they were living in an affordable apartment or home, but an inflating real estate market and the loss of working hours led many of them into debt. Many of these people were hardworking individuals who were simply subject to unfortunate circumstances, and are now on the streets with even less hope of recovery. George Landegger reaches out to these populations and tries to help as many as he can.