Young T. Hughley Jr., who has led the Resources for Residents and Communities organization for more than two decades, is retiring.

Hughley, retiring chief executive officer,  founded the Reynoldstown-based nonproft, which offers programs such as homebuyer education and counseling, financial education and foreclosure prevention counseling. Hughley will remain as CEO until a replacement is found.

A graduate of Morehouse College, Hughley started the organization with $12,000 in seed capital.

A fundraiser and tribute will be held at 6 p.m. Friday at Trees Atlanta, 225 Chester Ave. Proceeds will be used to support RRC's community work.

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Ceudy Gutierrez reads a book to her 2-year-old son, Matias, at their home in Buford, GA, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. Ceudy Gutierrez is struggling to make ends meet for herself and her three young kids following her husband’s ICE arrest earlier this fall. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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