P.E.O. Sisterhood

P.E.O. Sisterhood
PEO
FoundedJanuary 21, 1869; 155 years ago (1869-01-21)
Iowa Wesleyan University
TypeGeneral
AffiliationIndependent
StatusActive
EmphasisPhilanthropic
ScopeInternational
MottoWomen helping women reach for the stars
SymbolStar
FlowerMarguerite Daisy
PublicationP.E.O. Record
PhilanthropyEducational Loan Fund
Peace Scholarship
Continuing Education
Scholar Awards
STAR Scholarship
Cottey College
Members230,000 lifetime
Headquarters3700 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50312
United States
Websitewww.peointernational.org

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.