The Shape of Legacy

You can’t always recognize the shape of legacy while it is being formed. It takes years, sometimes decades, before you see how quiet acts and enduring values create the foundation for what follows. Augusta Ann Dilley White and Augusta Julie Steinle Hotz did not set out to create legacies. They lived their values, passed down and reinforced over time. Their lives of service and care taught their family what it meant to act with purpose. These lessons now guide the Augusta Family Foundation.

Augusta Ann Dilley White

Augusta Ann moved through her days with quiet determination. She focused on education and women’s health, knowing that true progress required patience and consistency. She taught that commitment was about being there, showing up, doing the work, no matter who noticed.

Augusta Julie Steinle Hotz

Augusta Julie’s work was different. More immediate. As a social worker, she supported single mothers and advocated for mental health. She believed empathy required action. Her presence mattered, especially when things were hard. Those who knew her understood that caring wasn’t passive; it demanded everything you had.

Augusta Ann’s measured dedication, Augusta Julie’s fierce compassion—their children and grandchildren carry this forward, an inheritance of purpose forged between persistence and urgency.

The Augusta Family Foundation is not a new beginning. It is a continuation. It supports projects focused on education, healthcare, and opportunity. Each effort reflects the values Augusta Ann and Augusta Julie embodied. Their influence persists, guiding each decision, each step forward.