Pitzer Family Education Foundation -PFEF, 6545 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, TX (2026)

The Pitzer Family Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) that provides educational opportunities for at-risk young adults 18–27 years old who have a parent incarcerated or on parole.

06/04/2026

This letter will be sent to universities, Politicians and larger non profit organizations.

ThisMy name is Percy Pitzer, founder of Creative Corrections, LLC and the Pitzer Family Education Foundation.

I spent 29 years keeping individuals behind the fence and the past 15 years working to keep individuals from going behind the fence. During my career, I served 25 years with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, including serving as Warden at three federal institutions, and later served as Warden at two private correctional facilities.

Through those experiences, I have gained a unique perspective on our criminal justice system and the challenges it faces. I truly believe our nation is in desperate need of meaningful prison reform. People who commit crimes must be held accountable for their actions, but common sense must also be applied. Accountability and rehabilitation should work hand in hand.

Today, our correctional system faces significant challenges, including overcrowding, staffing shortages, rising costs, and increasing safety concerns for both staff and inmates. In my opinion, the current state of corrections is unsustainable and must be addressed before conditions worsen further.

For the past 15 years, I have focused much of my effort on prevention, education, and helping individuals avoid incarceration altogether. Through the Pitzer Family Education Foundation, we provide educational opportunities for children impacted by parental incarceration and assist returning citizens with training and job placement.

Prison reform should not be viewed as a political issue. It is a public safety issue, a fiscal responsibility issue, and a human issue. I believe it is time for an honest national conversation about the future of corrections in America.

Thank you for your time and for your work in this important field. I would welcome the opportunity to exchange ideas and discuss potential solutions to the challenges facing corrections today.

Respectfully,

Percy Pitzer
Founder, Creative Corrections, LLC
Founder, Pitzer Family Education Foundation
(409) 284-4155
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06/01/2026

Pitzer Family Education Foundation is grateful to the Foundation for Southeast Texas in awarding us a $2,500.00 grant. The grant will be utilized in providing 3, up to $1,000 scholarships to individuals effected by parental incarceration, with a desire to attend LIT. These grants will be awarded to individuals in the Beaumont area.

There may also be financial aid available to students that qualify.
You may contact our office for additional information, and we would be able to guide you in the proper authority at LIT

Our office number is (409) 861-2536.
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05/27/2026

Education and employment are two of the most powerful tools we have to reduce recidivism and strengthen communities. Through the PFEF-ABC Parole Construction Training Program, the Pitzer Family Education Foundation is helping justice-impacted individuals gain NCCER-recognized trade certifications in welding, electrical, pipefitting, scaffold building, industrial carpentry, and other skilled trades. These programs provide real opportunities for stable employment, financial independence, and successful reentry into society.

To date, PFEF has helped hundreds of parolees enroll in workforce training programs that create pathways away from incarceration and toward productive futures. By investing in education, mentorship, and workforce readiness, we are helping break cycles of incarceration while building safer communities and stronger families.

But we cannot do this alone.

PFEF is seeking donors, businesses, organizations, and community leaders to become PFEF Impact Partners and help us continue funding this life-changing program. Your support helps provide tuition assistance, books, tools, safety equipment, mentoring, and workforce development opportunities for individuals determined to rebuild their lives.

Every donation is an investment in second chances, reduced recidivism, and safer communities.
💠 Become a PFEF Impact Partner today.
🌐 Visit: PFEF Scholarships
📞 Contact Percy Pitzer at 409-284-4155 to learn how you or your organization can help transform lives through education and workforce training.

Pitzer Family Education Foundation Sponsorship:

💠 Transform Lives — Become a PFEF Impact Partner

The Pitzer Family Education Foundation (PFEF) relies on visionary donors who believe education is the most powerful tool to break cycles of incarceration and poverty. Your support provides scholarships, trade training, mentorship, and workforce readiness opportunities to children of incarcerated parents, justice-impacted individuals, and underserved families nationwide.

⭐ Major Gift Giving Levels

Giving Level Donation Amount Impact of Your Gift

💎 Platinum Partner $50,000+
Transforms dozens of lives through scholarships, trade training sponsorships, and comprehensive program support. Enables expansion of PFEF programs into new communities.

🥇 Gold Partner $25,000+
Funds multiple student scholarships or trade certifications, providing direct pathways to employment and long-term stability for justice-impacted families.

🥈 Silver Partner $10,000+
Supports individual students with tuition assistance, books, tools, and workforce readiness services that help them succeed in school and career training.

🌟 Why Your Support Matters

Every donation to PFEF is an investment in safer communities, stronger families, and second chances.
Your contribution helps us:

✔ Provide college scholarships to children of incarcerated parents
✔ Fund trade certification programs for parolees and probationers
✔ Reduce recidivism through education and employment pathways
✔ Support first-generation college and trade students
✔ Break intergenerational cycles of poverty and incarceration

Since 2012, PFEF has helped hundreds of individuals pursue education and career training, creating lasting change that benefits entire communities.

🤝 Recognition & Partnership Opportunities
Major donors may receive:

• Recognition on the PFEF website and annual reports
• Opportunities to sponsor specific programs or cohorts
• Invitations to special events and impact briefings
• Naming opportunities for scholarships or initiatives (where applicable)
• Direct updates on the lives changed by your generosity

❤️ Join Us in Creating Second Chances

Your leadership gift can open doors that were once closed and provide hope where it is needed most.

👉 Donate today and become a PFEF Impact Partner.
For corporate partnerships, foundation grants, or major gifts, please contact:

Percy H. Pitzer, Founder & President of the Board
Pitzer Family Education Foundation
📧 [email protected]
📞 409-284-4155

05/25/2026

Some children walk into Camp 180 carrying pain, isolation, and the weight of incarceration in their families.
But when they arrive, they discover something different: hope, belonging, purpose, and the love of Jesus.

Right now, YOU can help change that story.

Through the end of this month, every gift to Camp 180 is DOUBLED through Prison Fellowship — meaning ONE sponsor becomes TWO children impacted.

Businesses: this is your opportunity to make an eternal investment in the next generation.
Your partnership helps provide camp experiences, mentorship, faith, community, and unforgettable moments that can change the trajectory of a child’s life forever.

Camp 180 begins June 6th.
Time is short, but the impact can last a lifetime.

180 PSM is a nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax deductible.

Partner with us.
Sponsor hope.
Double your impact.
Help us reach more children before camp begins. 💚

Address

6545 Calder Avenue
Beaumont, TX
77706

Website

https://pfefscholarships.org/

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