PEO Sisterhood awards grant

Photo

Special to The Vindicator

GRANTED: The P.E.O. Sisterhood, through Chapter EE, Warren, has awarded Maria Elia a $2,000 Program for Continuing Education Grant.

Elia, a Youngstown State University graduate, is attending Cuyahoga Community College and pursuing an associate degree in nursing.

The P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education was established in 1973 to provide need-based grants to women in the United States and Canada who find it necessary to return to school to support themselves and/or their families. More than $30 million in small grants has been awarded to more than 30,000 women. Applicants are recommended and sponsored by P.E.O. chapters.

From left to right are Therese Hurlbert, Deanna Andamasaris, Linda Machin, Elia, Carole Glowe and Jean Jones.