The P.E.O. raffling high-dollar prize baskets to support women in higher education

Founded by seven members in secret in 1869, the Philanthropic Educational Organization’s mission is to promote educational opportunities for women, through philanthropy of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. The P.E.O. Sisterhood sponsors six international philanthropies, or projects, designed to assist women with their educational goals.

Now with thousands of members and spanning the world, the P.E.O. operates and fundraises for multiple scholarships, grants and loan opportunities for women to utilize for higher education needs. 

P.E.O. member Penny Becker. 

Becker is a 20-year member of the P.E.O. She told listeners of Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse Sheridan has five chapters of the P.E.O. operating in the community. 

To help raise funds that will go to helping women with their financial needs to further their education, Becker will be selling raffle tickets for a chance to win baskets full of high priced prizes. 

The baskets prizes range from $50 to $500, including wine and coffee baskets. Other examples include the Powder Horn golf basket that includes two nights and meals for two and The Bighorn Mountain get away basket to Bear Lodge which will remain valid into 2022.

The next 3rd Thursday will be held Aug. 19, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Main Street in Sheridan. 

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