The Putnam Education Partnership (PEP) Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and registered school support organization dedicated to supporting Putnam County School System students, schools, and educators.

Founded in 2007 by a class of Leadership Putnam to strengthen educational support in our community, PEP began as a classroom grant program before launching the BackPack Program in 2011 to address student food insecurity. As community needs grew, so did our mission.

Today, PEP is a fully engaged foundation supporting the Putnam County School System. They help meet student and school needs through essential resources, funding, and support for programs, including the BackPack Program, Student Needs Fund, Care Closets, Collection Drives, CTE Funds, Performing Arts Grants, and other innovative initiatives that remove barriers and create opportunities for success.

Learn more about our programs, projects, and initiatives below.