Bridging Schools and Community

Make a difference, join Positive Educational Partnerships to build strong school-community partnerships! Your support will make a difference in the lives of Butte County students and educators.

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Our Mission

Create bridges between schools and the community, with the goal of creating both tangible and intangible support.

What PEP does

Our Goals

We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, and that strong partnerships between schools, educators, and the community are essential to making that happen.

Strengthen the emotional capacity of students and school staff

PEP believes that strong social-emotional learning (SEL) skills are essential for success in school and in life. That's why we support programs and initiatives that help students and school staff develop their emotional intelligence, resilience, and coping skills.

Provide classroom and school supplies

PEP is committed to ensuring that all Chico students have access to the supplies they need to succeed in school. We provide funding and support for schools to purchase classroom and school supplies. PEP's support for classroom and school supplies helps to ensure that all Chico students have the tools they need to learn and thrive.

Provide opportunities to become involved on school campuses

PEP believes that it is important for the community to be involved in their schools. We support a variety of opportunities for people to become involved on school campuses. PEP's support for community involvement in schools helps to build strong relationships between schools and the community.

Get Involved

There are lots of ways for you to get involved with PEP and support schools in the California Northstate.

Donate

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How PEP is making a difference for schools
4,500
Students Enriched
15
School Partners
34
Community Partners

Schools Love PEP!

Schools and educators let us know all the time how much PEP's support means to them. Check it out.

"Your generosity for our school community is greatly appreciated. I can't begin to thank you enough. You have truly been such an amazing community partner. You give me hope!"

Chris Weaver

Principal, McManus Elementary

"Thank you so much for the wonderful donations to Citrus School and especially to my classroom.  I was able to set up pencil boxes for each of my students with the crayon boxes and glue sticks that were given.  My students were so excited when they walked in this morning to see their new supplies on their desks."

Jane Barnum

Teacher

"Thank you for all of the donations. My students next year will be using these pencil boxes and the supplies inside all day, every day."

Katie Bailey

McManus Elementary teacher

"My staff loved the cookies and coffee today! Thank you again for your support and coordination to make the sweet treats happen."

Cristi Tellechea

Chapman Elementary Principal

"I want to thank you for funding our new incentive program. I cannot believe the change it has made for each of our classes. This motivated our students to work as a team to all stay quiet and focused. I just want to express my appreciation for your generosity in funding this project and giving this amazing opportunity to our students!"

Ms. Karli

Administrative Assistant, Instruction

"What a nice surprise — I love Crumbl cookies!"

Heidi Harpain

Teacher

"What a nice surprise — I love Crumbl cookies!"

Shannon Ensminger

Administrative Assistant, Instruction

"We know how hard the teachers and all staff work to create foundational learning to all students.   We get to come and support the staff, teachers and students in unique and simple ways...and love encouraging the staff when we can to let them know how much we see, value and support them."

Lisa Bowers

Father's House

"Thank you so much for your support of Durham High School and the ski and snowboard team!  We use our donated funds to pay for all students' race fees throughout the season and this will help do that.Erika Montgomery"

Erika Montgomery

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Our Community Partners

Partnering with the Community to Support Our Schools

Educator Survey

Are you an educator? Fill out this form so we can get to know you! There are community members that want to support you. PEP will coordinate personalized support just for you.

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Are you ready to partner with PEP and support local schools? Just let us know!

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