Cynthia Hughes is foremost a mother from New Jersey, and second the founder of the Hughes Foundation. Through the loss of her nephew LCPL Drew L Hughes, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps, Cynthia learned that problems always have a solution no matter what the outcome of it, but finding the solutions to those problems comes easier with the right support. Hence The Hughes Foundation was formed to help those who struggle in our country connect with others to help reach effective solutions. Through the Liberty Relief Response and Patriot Freedom Project non-profit foundations (which were created under the Hughes Foundation), she prioritizes assisting fellow Americans financially, emotionally and occupationally.

The goal of the Hughes Foundation is to continue creating means of helping the public through hardship, in many different ways. Two of these ways that are established thus far can be explored further at the Patriot Freedom Project and Liberty Relief Response websites.

Francesca DiPaola served for 10 years as Head of Fundraising Development and Community Outreach at Homes for Veterans. In 2020, after her father’s passing, she was nominated as Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. Under her leadership, the organization has raised over 4.5 million dollars. Francesca served as the Philanthropy Chair of the New York Young Republican Club and currently on the board of the Columbus Citizen Foundation’s Young Adults Auxiliary.

Francesca has effectively collaborated with other nonprofits, including Catholic Charities, Blue Lives Matter and Boy Scouts of America. As an advocate for veterans, Francesca speaks out on the challenges they encounter, particularly in navigating federal assistance programs. A Cum Laude graduate from Marymount Manhattan College, Francesca initially found success in the performing arts, gaining recognition for her series regular role on Lifetime TV’s The Sisterhood and her popular web series, FreekThink.