QPEF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit education charity.
Your donations are tax-deductible.
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Unique Pen-to-Paper Literacy, Learning, and Writing Support

Community-Focused Workshops

We offer hands-on workshops that promote literacy and creativity. Literacy goes beyond knowing how to read a book. We offer assistance with job-seeking skills, cursive and penmanship, creative writing workshops for all ages, and more.

Support for Title I Students

Our programs are designed to assist students in need with essential resources, from enrichment education for all, to school supplies and books, as well as helping supplement nutritional needs during learning sessions or supported events.

Creative Learning Environment

We create a fun, pressure-free space for all participants. Not a place for judgment or grades, and always a place for sharing, connecting, and learning in a collaborative and goal-centered way. Providing a safe space for mistakes and creativity while gently bringing kids back to pen-to-paper analog learning, using motivational techniques that make the learning a bonus byproduct of people having a good time doing something offline and making new friends.

Contents of the very first Quirky Pickle ClassPals packs that went out in 2021, during a test run!

Empowering Literacy Through Creative Learning

Quirky Pickle Education Foundation believes in fostering literacy through engaging, screen-free activities that inspire creativity in learners of all ages.

Our mission is to provide accessible educational resources and workshops, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in their literacy journey.

A powerful new program for classrooms, Quirky Pickle ClassPals™, is a penpal connection tool pairing up groups across the United States. All materials, including student packs loaded with stickers, stationery, postcards, writing prompts, and brain teaser activities, as well as teacher materials and a helpful guide are provided to each classroom.

Classrooms can be in a traditional, private, or home school setting. Community groups such as senior citizens, scouts, writing/book clubs, and other groups are also able to be a part of the Quirky Pickle ClassPals™ program.

Title I schools and others that can prove need are able to qualify for FREE Quirky Pickle ClassPals™ packs through donations made by public support or grant money.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation of any amount to help support this and similar programs through Quirky Pickle Education Foundation, please click here.

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Jennifer Partin

Executive Director and Founder
President

Tomika Halls

Director of Camps and Events
Secretary

Betsy Wood

Director of Development
Treasurer