#InspiringExcellence – Organization Makes Donation to Help Women in Need at ECC

Going to college can be a balancing act. For some women attending East Central College, juggling a full-time work schedule and a family can make it difficult. Financial burdens can also bring on added stress. With the help of the Philanthropic Education Organization (PEO) International Sisterhood, these women have a helping hand toward earning a degree.

Chapter NA of Franklin County serves local women by providing grants, scholarships and low-interest loans to those in financial emergencies. The group is one of many PEO Sisterhood chapters throughout the country and Canada.

As part of their local efforts, the group donated a thousand dollars to the East Central Financial Aid Department for the 2016-17 academic year. Student Financial Aid Director Karen Griffin hopes the funds will prevent local women from dropping out of school when facing a hardship.

“The fund gives women in need at East Central College a helping hand,” Griffin said. “We are so thankful we have an organization in the community that supports our students in this way.”

PHOTO: Franklin the Falcon, Jean Bennett, Barb Schroepfer, Karen Griffin and Missy Lochirco