Event Details
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPRESS CONTACT
JUNE 29, 2026 Susan Drinan
P.E.O. Volunteer
312-919-0888
“Walk Today for Women Tomorrow”
July 13, 2026 9:00 am
Community Reporter/Philanthropy and Non Profit:
P.E.O. is one of the oldest women's organizations in North America, a Philanthropic Educational Organization with more than a half million women in the US and Canada with a total of 5500 chapters in North America. One local Chapter in Wheaton, Chapter NC, is participating in the organization nationwide "Walk Today for Women Tomorrow" fundraiser.
The propose of this fundraiser is to create awareness and help fund scholastic grants, scholarships, awards and loans for women of all ages pursuing their educational goals.
The walk begins at the parking lot of the First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton, 715 N. Carlton Ave., Wheaton, Illinois. There is a 20-, 30- or 40-minute mapped walk through the Wheaton neighborhood. The walk begins at 9:00 AM on July 13, 2026—if inclement weather, walk event will be held in the Ministry Center at First Pres—Wheaton. Participate by being a walker or sponsoring a walker with your donation.
Since its inception in 1869, P.E.O. has helped more than 125,000 women pursue their educational goals by providing over $435 million for this purpose.
All proceeds will help to fund the organization’s six International Projects, all classified as 501(c)(3) by the IRS. If you would like to help women pursue their educational goals, donations are accepted the following ways: Zelle to Chapter.NC.Wheaton@gmail.com or cash or check made payable to P.E.O./Chapter NC.and sent to P.E.O. Walk Organizer—Volunteer at 1007 N. Wheaton Ave. Wheaton, Il 60187.
For more information or interest in becoming a P.E.O. member visit www.peointernational.org.
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