Our sisterhood proudly makes a difference in women's lives with six philanthropies that include Cottey College, a women's college with two- and four-year courses of study, and five programs that provide higher educational assistance: P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund, P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund, P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education, P.E.O. Scholar Awards and P.E.O. STAR Scholarship.A benefit of belonging to a chapter is the sisterly love and support that binds us together in this common effort.