P.E.O. Sisterhood | |
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PEO | |
Founded | January 21, 1869 Iowa Wesleyan University |
Type | General |
Affiliation | Independent |
Status | Active |
Emphasis | Philanthropic |
Scope | International |
Motto | Women helping women reach for the stars |
Symbol | Star |
Flower | Marguerite Daisy |
Publication | P.E.O. Record |
Philanthropy | Educational Loan Fund Peace Scholarship Continuing Education Scholar Awards STAR Scholarship Cottey College |
Members | 230,000 lifetime |
Headquarters | 3700 Grand Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50312 United States |
Website | www |
The P.E.O. Sisterhood (Philanthropic Educational Organization) is a U.S.-based international women's organization of about 197,000 members, with a primary focus on providing educational opportunities for female students worldwide. The Sisterhood is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, with chapters throughout the United States and Canada. Among other projects, it owns and supports Cottey College, an independent college for women in Nevada, Missouri.