Michaela Jacobucci, a teacher within the Antioch Unified School District, has been awarded the first Alexis P. Gabe Scholarship for visual arts.
The three scholarship panelists unanimously agreed to select an art teacher as the first awardee, recognizing her dedication in using her own funds to provide art supplies for her students. Jacobucci teaches at both Antioch Middle School and Dallas Ranch Middle School.
She was presented with a check by the We Get It Foundation on January 20. She will be honored on January 26 during the Kindness Day event in Oakley.
January 26, Kindness Day (in Oakley)
January 26, 2026, marks the fourth anniversary of Alexis Gabe’s passing, a day that the Gabe Family has dedicated to compassion and community involvement. The purpose is to honor Alexis’ memory and motivate others to create a positive impact in the world through small, everyday actions.
We encourage individuals to engage in acts of kindness, regardless of their scale. Suggested actions include buying a coffee for someone, holding the door for a stranger, providing meals for the homeless, writing a thank-you note, or simply making someone smile.
This year, and in the years to come, the event will take on a new format. In the past, it was conducted virtually, allowing participation from anyone, regardless of location. However, we are now also providing the option to donate non-perishable canned goods for those who wish to contribute food instead. All items collected on that day will be donated to a domestic violence organization.
The day will culminate with a visit to Alexis’ memorial bench in Oakley at approximately 5 PM, where representatives from the “We Get It Foundation” and the Gabe Family will present a large check to the recipient of the Alexis P. Gabe Scholarship for Visual Arts. A brief presentation will take place, and a DJ will be present to provide entertainment.
The event is expected from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Alexis’ memorial bench is located at Civic Center Park at 3231 Main St., Oakley.
We warmly invite everyone to join us, bring your food donations, and commemorate Alexis’ anniversary alongside our family and friends.
Gwyn Gabe
(Father of Alexis Gabe)
The Scholarship
The Alexis P. Gabe Scholarship for Visual Arts awards a grant paid directly to the institution of learning for classes in any form of visual art, including painting, drawing, or sculpture. This grant may also be used to purchase art supplies or materials if that is the intention of the applicant and clearly stated when applying.
The Alexis P. Gabe Scholarship for Visual Arts awards a grant dedicated to photography lessons or the purchase of photography equipment. Applicants can specify their intended use in their application, and the grant will support their journey in exploring and developing their photography skills.
The Alexis P. Gabe Scholarship for Visual Arts awards a grant paid directly to a school art program. This grant aims to enhance art education opportunities and provide resources for schools dedicated to nurturing creativity and artistic expression within their curriculum, — for more information, click here.
Background:
- Jan 2025 – DA Concludes Investigation into Accessory After the Fact Charge in the Alexis Gabe Case
- Nov 2022 – Video: Oakley Police Press Conference on Alexis Gabe Case
- June 2022 – Murder Suspect in the Alexis Gabe Case Killed Following Attack on Law Enforcement Officers
- April 2022 – Oakley Police Describe Person of Interest in Alexis Gabe Case
