Nine Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) chapters from the East Bay will host a huge Holiday Boutique on Saturday, November 16, with proceeds going to educational grants, scholarships, awards and loans for women.  

The boutique will be held from 9:30 to 3 p.m. at the New Bridges Presbyterian Church, 26236 Adrian Avenue, Hayward, near Chabot College. There is plenty of free parking, and items for sale include jewelry, cards, baked goods, jams, nuts, holiday decor, handcrafted items and more. Your holiday shopping will support a good cause.

The P.E.O. has been helping women reach their potential for over 155 years. This nonprofit organization has distributed over $432 million as of April 2024, helping over 125,000 women pursue their educational goals. Last year in California alone, 274 recipients received over $1.24 million in scholarships and loans. 

What started in 1869 with a group of seven women friends in Iowa has grown into 5,500 North American chapters. To learn more about P.E.O. and its philanthropies, visit peointernational.org, or stop by the Boutique on November 16.