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JB Thomas-Lahey Foundation Donates $10,000 for Mental Wellness Initiative
The J.B. Thomas-Lahey Foundation donated $10,000 for the PEF’s “Mental Wellness Initiative” to benefit Peabody students, teachers, and parents.

GraVoc Charitable Foundation Donates $10,000 to PEF
We would like to thank the GraVoc Charitable Foundation for their recent $10,000 donation to our foundation!

North Shore Bank Donates $10,000 for Mental Wellness Initiative
We would like to thank North Shore Bank for their generous donation of $10,000 to support our Mental Wellness Initiative!

$50,000 in Grant Money Awarded this Year!
The PEF Grants program is thrilled to announce that this school year we have provided over $50,000 in funding to support educational programs!

Birthday Book Program Coming to Peabody Elementary Schools!
The PEF has teamed up with the JB Thomas/Lahey Foundation & will be funding Birthday Books for every elementary school student Grades K-5 this school year!

Lyon-Waugh Auto Group Pledges Another Multi-Year Commitment to Peabody Education!
We were shocked with excitement as Warren Waugh from Lyon-Waugh Auto Group recommitted to another multi-year donation to our foundation! Check out the thank you video we put together showing how their funds were used since 2017.

Students Send PEF Thanks for Playground Activities
Our foundation funded playground activities for the different elementary schools in Peabody! We received thank you videos and photos from students that we wanted to share!

West Memorial School Sends Thanks for YAMA Program
The West Memorial School has sent The Peabody Education Foundation and The Peabody Cultural Collaborative thanks for funding the arts-based YAMA program for students.
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Donations
JB Thomas-Lahey Foundation Donates $10,000 for Mental Wellness Initiative
The J.B. Thomas-Lahey Foundation donated $10,000 for the PEF’s “Mental Wellness Initiative” to benefit Peabody students, teachers, and parents.
GraVoc Charitable Foundation Donates $10,000 to PEF
We would like to thank the GraVoc Charitable Foundation for their recent $10,000 donation to our foundation!
In Loving Memory
Cara Murtagh | In Loving Memory
Cara Murtagh passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 29th, 2019. Cara spent 23 years within Peabody Public Schools including teaching at St. Johns the Baptist, becoming Vice Principal and Principal of the Carroll School, Principal of the Center School, Assistant...
John E. Murtagh
John E. Murtagh, Sr., died peacefully on Saturday December 17, 2016 at the Masconomet Regional Health and Skilled Nursing Facility in Topsfield, following an extended illness, while in the comforting presence of his family.
Denise M. Shambos
Denise M. Shambos of Peabody, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 2, 2015.
Patricia Powers
Patricia Powers passed away March 4th, 2015 after a courageous battle with Cancer.
M. Eunice (Sheridan) Smyrnios
M. Eunice (Sheridan) Smyrnios, died peacefully on Tuesday November 4, 2014.
Peabody Education Foundation
The Peabody Education Foundation provides unique programs and advanced technology to thousands of students and teachers who might otherwise not enjoy such experiences due to budget constraints.
P.O. Box 233
Peabody, MA 01960
info@peabodyedfoundation.org