Mendham Woman Bestows Philanthropic Award

The Morristown Chapter of P.E.O. (Philanthropic and Educational Organization) is pleased to award its Program for Continuing Education grant to Aloha Wilkins of Boonton so that she may complete her education at Ramapo College of New Jersey in Mahwah. She is currently a full-time student there with a 3.33 GPA.

Mendham resident and PEO member Sally Coulson was on hand to present the award.

P.E.O., founded in 1869 at Iowa Wesleyan College, is a philanthropic and educational organization whose mission is to provide women increased opportunities for higher education. There are approximately 6,000 local chapters in the United States and Canada with more than 250,000 active members. P.E.O.’s Program for Continuing Education grant provides financial assistance to women whose education has been interrupted.