Hi Friends!
Thank you for helping me celebrate this milestone birthday and ring in a new decade of life!

I was honored to serve on the Founding Board of this organization founded by one of my oldest friends of 30+ years in 2013, in memory of her infant son, Aaron. I was thrilled that my own daughters had the opportunity to participate in Aaron’s Presents and start learning from a young age about the power of empathetic leadership, initiative and finding their purpose through caring for others.

Aaron’s Presents has grown to serve over 500 youth every year, primarily in the under-resourced cities of Lawrence and Lowell, MA, and I have seen firsthand how every dollar they spend impacts both the youth executing projects to help their communities and the people and organizations receiving their help and creativity.

The organization' also offers individualized mentorship and self-developmental opportunities continuing through adolescence and young adulthood to any interested participants. This unending support is rare among youth programs, and is one of the reasons that Alumni keep returning as staff Mentors, Board members and volunteers.

Thank you for supporting this much-needed and highly impactful work, and for your love on this special day!

Dr. Paul Nguyen
November 2026

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Aaron's Presents is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization empowering young people to realize their full potential through youth-led service, mentorship, authentic community, and self-development opportunities. By fostering empathy, self-worth, and initiative, we equip youth to strengthen their communities while creating pathways to educational achievement, economic opportunity, and lifelong personal growth.

Any questions, please contact Leah Okimoto, Executive Director at:
lokimoto@aaronspresents.org
978-809-5487

Other ways to give:
Facebook: @aaronspresentsgrants
Venmo: @aarons-presents
PayPal: PayPal.me/aaronspresents

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