TMHS Seniors Embrace Financial Education and Philanthropy, Supporting Tewksbury Community Pantry through GLCF
Tewksbury, MA – The Tewksbury Memorial High School Class of 2026 recently participated in the “Credit for Life” financial fair, an interactive financial simulation designed to give students a realistic look at budgeting, saving, and spending. A collaborative effort by Tewksbury Federal Credit Union, the TMHS Career, Technical, Business and Education Department, and student leaders, this financial simulation allowed students to navigate real-world financial decisions such as housing, transportation, and healthcare, as well as charitable giving.
As part of the event, students had the opportunity to vote for a nonprofit to receive a donation from the Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF). The students selected the Tewksbury Community Pantry, which received a $1,000 Philanthropic Impact Award on behalf of the TMHS Class of 2026.
“This program highlights how philanthropy and community involvement can be integrated into financial choices,” Jay Linnehan, shared GLCF’s president and CEO shared. “We hope this $1,000 Impact Award inspires students to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of philanthropy in our lives. I’m thrilled to see the students embracing both their financial literacy and their involvement in supporting important causes in their community like the Tewksbury Community Pantry.”
Through this initiative, students not only gained invaluable financial skills but also explored how they can contribute to causes that matter to them, whether it’s an investment of their time or their money. We are excited to see how this experience will shape their philanthropic endeavors. Read more about the event in the Tewksbury Town Crier.
For more information on the philanthropic programs at Greater Lowell Community Foundation, please visit www.glcfoundation.org or call 978-970-1600.
About the Greater Lowell Community Foundation: Established in 1997, the Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF) is a philanthropic organization comprised of more than 450 funds dedicated to improving the quality of life in 21 neighboring cities and towns. With financial assets of nearly $70 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 $40 million to the Greater Lowell community.
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