Edward D Riley, Sr., MPA
My name is Edward Riley, that’s me up top. I am a graduate of Morehouse College, where I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Georgia State University, where I earned a Master’s degree in Government Administration and Public Administration. I spent my career working in government and the public sectors and banking. I recently retired from a major banking firm after 22 years of service.
I desire to give back to society and help others as I was helped during my life’s journey. I have always associated myself with philanthropic organizations including Habitat for Humanity, Christmas stockings for children and efforts to feed the hungry. Charities are an important mechanism to address problems in our society and I support these organizations as I have done n the past.
I am now focused on addressing the technology and financial gaps that many students face when it is time to attend college. While scholarships and loans are available, there are limited funds for transportation to and from college campuses, especially during holidays when schools typically reduced accommodations and/or food. If you were not able to get home during these times, you are negatively impacted. Students are similarly impacted when families cannot afford appropriate technology for use at college.
I established The Property Exchange Group, Inc. (TPEG) to address these gaps TPEG, Inc. operates as TPEG Income Tax Service and pledges a portion of its gross income to charity. TPEG Charity’s current project is working with local schools to identify candidates to receive a scholarship package which will include a laptop computer and $500.00. This assistance will improve the educational experience for the student.