THE MISSION OF THE PENEDO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION IS TO EDUCATE GIRLS TO BECOME WOMEN OF KNOWLEDGE, WOMEN OF SERVICE AND WOMEN OF FAITH. THE ORGANIZATION WILL DO THIS BY IDENTIFYING AT-RISK MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS AND GUIDING THEM THROUGH A MENTORING SEQUENCE THAT PROVIDES THEM WITH SUSTAINED TUTORING, RESOURCES AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO A SELECTED COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM.