Community invited to support students and strengthen local schools
The Putnam Education Partnership (PEP) Foundation will host the 2026 PEP Rally on April 1 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Putnam County Convention Center. The Tennessee Rural Development Fund will serve as the title sponsor, joined by Averitt Express and First National Bank of Tennessee, according to a release.
“This year’s event theme, ‘Will You Be There for Them?,’ will bring together community members to join the foundation in its work to support local students, educators and schools, with the goal of raising awareness and critical funding for the PEP Foundation’s programs,” according to a release.
The PEP Foundation plays a vital role in initiatives that support local schools.
“This event is about more than awareness; it’s about action,” said Katelyn Steakley, Executive Director of the PEP Foundation. “Every day, we see how community support directly impacts a child’s ability to succeed. The question we’re asking is simple: Will you be there for them?”
The program will feature stories from Putnam County school system employees and will include the presentation of the Rick Burnett Servant’s Heart Award, recognizing individuals who exemplify extraordinary service to students and the community.
Seats are limited. For more information and to RSVP, visit HERE.
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