The R. Howard Dobbs, Jr. Foundation aims to bolster educational opportunities, enhance health services accessibility, and advocate for environmental protection. It endeavors to perpetuate R. Howard Dobbs, Jr.'s legacy by focusing on elevating teaching standards, fostering classroom success through the development of both emerging and established educators, and promoting cutting-edge teaching methodologies for a modern education. The Foundation gives precedence to initiatives that have the capability for broad application and effect, diligently serving Georgia's environmental causes and, on occasion, educational and health projects beyond.