GLCF Announces LHS Scholarship Established by Aaron’s Presents Founder in Honor of Gabriel Cuevas

GLCF announces the establishment of the Gabriel Cuevas Scholarship Fund, a memorial scholarship named for Cuevas, a Lowell High School student and dedicated Aaron’s Presents member who unexpectedly passed away in August 2020.

Lowell, MA – The Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF) is honored to announce the establishment of the Gabriel Cuevas Memorial Scholarship Fund. This new scholarship fund honors Gabriel’s spirit of giving by annually awarding a Lowell High School (LHS) senior up to $1000.

Gabriel Cuevas, beloved son, brother, and friend passed away unexpectedly in August 2020, just before beginning his senior year at LHS. Gabriel used his voice to lift those marginalized and excluded in school and society. Additionally, Gabriel was also a dedicated member of Aaron’s Presents, an organization that provides opportunities for young people to build community and care for others. Aaron’s Presents founder Leah Okimoto established the Gabriel Cuevas Memorial Scholarship Fund through GLCF to honor his memory.

“Gabe was one of those rare people who brought kindness, thoughtfulness, laughter, and smiles wherever he went. I will forever be grateful for the time we spent together volunteering and going to the theatre. In addition, he was committed to his education and looked forward to continuing to grow and develop as a leader and activist in college,” said Leah Okimoto, founder and executive director of Aaron’s Presents. “I know without a doubt that Gabe would have jumped at the chance to nominate a classmate for a scholarship, so his family and I thought that creating an opportunity for both generosity and help for young people would be a fitting way to honor him.”

Donations to any fund at the Greater Lowell Community Foundation, including the Gabriel Cuevas Memorial Scholarship Fund, can be made online at www.glcfoundation.org/donate or by mail to the Gabriel Cuevas Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o GLCF, 100 Merrimack Street, Suite 202, Lowell, MA 01852.

The Lowell High School scholarship program is made possible by a partnership between Lowell High School and the Greater Lowell Community Foundation. Scholarships are provided through the generous contributions of donors, many of whom are Lowell High School graduates themselves, families honoring a loved one, or local business leaders supporting their community. Scholarships play a significant role in helping GLCF achieve its mission to improve the quality of life for the Greater Lowell community. For more information, call 978-970-1600  to learn how the community foundation can help a donor establish a scholarship.

For more information on the Greater Lowell Community Foundation please visit www.glcfoundation.org.

About Greater Lowell Community Foundation

Established in 1997, the Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF) is a philanthropic organization comprised of more than 390 funds dedicated to improving the quality of life in 21 neighboring cities and towns. With financial assets of more than $50 million, GLCF annually awards grants and scholarships to hundreds of worthy nonprofits and students. It is powered by the winning combination of donor-directed giving, personal attention from Foundation staff, and an in-depth understanding of local needs. The generosity of our donors has enabled the Community Foundation to award more than $25 million to the Greater Lowell community. To learn more, visit: www.glcfoundation.org.

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