Left to right: Jan Rathke, Anne Freyer, Christine Wuest
The P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) Founders Day Lunch will be on Jan. 24, 2026, in the IronOaks Country Club ballroom. Registration is at 10:30 a.m. There will be a basket raffle, STAR recipient speaker, a video story of founders, and good fellowship. Tickets are $30 per person. Contact Anne Freyer at anfreyer07@gmail.com for more information.
P.E.O. has been motivating, educating, and celebrating women for more than 155 years. Since its start in 1869, the nonprofit organization has helped more than 129,000 women pursue educational goals by providing approximately $462 million in grants, scholarships, awards, and loans. The Sisterhood also owns and supports Cottey College. Through membership, the P.E.O. Sisterhood has brought together more than half a million women in the United States and Canada who are passionate about helping women advance through education while supporting and motivating them. In addition to the educational philanthropies, the P.E.O. Sisterhood provides a framework of support and community for all members.
What started with a bond of friendship among seven women in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, is now one of the oldest women’s organizations in North America with over 5,400 chapters.
To learn more about P.E.O. and its powerful educational philanthropies and see stories of women who have received help from the programs, visit www.peointernational.org.
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