A Legacy of
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THE GEORGE & MELODIE ROGERS FOUNDATION: A LEGACY OF GIVING AND SERVICE

George A. Rogers had a lifelong passion for providing opportunities for people to create meaningful careers while supporting their families and themselves. He put that dream to work with PrideStaff. He founded PrideStaff in 1978 to help job seekers find worthwhile work, provide businesses with workforce resources, and improve the communities they serve.
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The George & Melodie Rogers Foundation is a charitable organization established to continue the legacy of George A. Rogers. The foundation is committed to supporting local charities and giving back to community programs.
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LEADING BY EXAMPLE

His legacy of putting words into action lives on through the George & Melodie Rogers Foundation, the charitable organization he and his wife, Melodie, established before his passing. Melodie will continue George’s legacy of giving through the foundation. Each year a local, community program will be selected to receive a $1 million contribution.

ABOUT GEORGE A. ROGERS

Rogers was an entrepreneur, visionary, and pioneer in the staffing industry. His work ethic and willingness to take risks are at the core of his business’ growth and success. His legacy goes on in the continued success of PrideStaff and his impact on the community through the George & Melodie Rogers Foundation.
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Fresno mission

The George and Melodie Rogers Foundation Gifts $1.5 Million to the Fresno Mission

The gift will help City Center serve as a safe haven for the community and will also go toward building a dinosaur-themed playground.
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Clinical laboratory

The George & Melodie Rogers Foundation Gifts $1M to the Starzl Transplantation Institute

The George and Melodie Rogers Foundation has donated $1 million to the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute to support clinical research and further advance the field of liver transplantation.
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Tunnel to Towers

The George & Melodie Rogers Foundation Gifts $1 Million to Tunnel to Towers Foundation

Continuing the legacy of giving and passion for helping the community, The George & Melodie Rogers Foundation has donated $1 million to Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

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Fresno State Renaissance Scholars donation

Remembering and Honoring the Life and Legacy of George A. Rogers: November 12th, 1946 – February 5th, 2021

George & Melodie Rogers Foundation endowment to the Renaissance Scholars Summer Internship Program will help provide a pathway to success for former homeless and foster youth attending Fresno State.
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