Peninsula Education Foundation:

Give Every PVPUSD Student the Support They Need to Succeed

Your donation funds school counselors, STEM programs, library aides, music and PE teachers, College and Career Center staff and more at all 17 PVPUSD schools.

With public funding tied to enrollment, your support helps bridge the gap and ensure every student has access to these essential programs.

Help us reach our $2.176 million goal. Every gift makes a difference.

Every donation makes a difference in our classrooms.
Thank you for investing in our students.

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RECENT NEWS AND UPDATES

Pledge Day-Wed, Sept 9

If you haven't had a chance to donate to PEF, it's not too late! PEF Pledge Day is Wed, Sept 9. You can donate now or make a pledge and pay later. Because of you, our children will receive not an adequate education, but an excellent one! Your donation funds elementary...

Great Vibes. Good Cause. Buy Your Tickets Today.

Join us for an unforgettable day at the 6th Annual Toast on the Coast! Savor delicious bites, sip fine wines, and enjoy craft beers and spirits from some of the South Bay's best food and drink vendors. Last year's event sold out, so purchase your tickets today! It is...

PEF Honors Four College & Career Center Leaders with 2026 Sam Goldberg Award

PEF is proud to recognize Joanne Lewis, Teresa Hoffman, Julie Arico, and Nancy Shafer as the 2026 recipients of the Sam Goldberg Award. Named after one of PEF's founders, the award recognizes individuals who have made an extraordinary impact on the youth of the Palos...

Applications Now Open for PEF High School Ambassadors

Are you a rising junior or senior who wants to make a difference in your school community, develop leadership skills, and gain real-world nonprofit experience? PEF is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 PEF High School Ambassador Program. Ambassadors serve as...

PEF Impact Celebration: An Evening to Celebrate Those Who Make It Possible

On April 30, PEF will host the Impact Celebration at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center, honoring our donors whose generosity helps sustain exceptional education across all 17 PVPUSD schools. This special evening recognizes individuals and families who have...