The Abuela Lucy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that strives to improve educational opportunities for students of diverse backgrounds to excel in the life sciences. The Abuela Lucy Life Sciences program provides grants and scholarships to educational institutions that support learners in the areas of biology and medicine. These fields, are underrepresented by diverse students, are essential to our daily lives. Our program has funded virtual labs, microscopes, field trips that bring children behind the scenes at healthcare facilities and educational seminars to primary, middle school and high school students in inner city schools. We also provide secondary disaster relief by getting kids back to school in the poorest neighborhoods after hard hitting disasters.