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17 Apr 2015

Star from Lifetime Network's "Gabby Douglas Story" Helps Honor Local Quad City Girls at Third Annual "The Love Awards"

By Sally Marks

(Rock Island, IL.)-Love Girls magazine honored nine girls from ages 13 to 19 for their perseverance and extraordinary accomplishments Friday, April 10 at the Stern Center, 1713 3rd Ave. in Rock Island, Illinois.

 

Special guest, Actress Imani Hakim from Chris Rock's, "Everybody Hates Chris" and Lifetime Network's "Gabby Douglas Story" was among the celebrities who attended the purple- carpet gala. Local author, Kit Evan Ford delivered the keynote address and a variety of Quad Cities talent provided musical, dance, and spoken word performances to celebrate honorees. Performers include students from Davenport West, Sherrard, Orion, and Rock Island , along with young adult performers. More information is listed on lovegirlsmagazine.com.

The event is the brainchild of Jasmine Babers, publisher of Love Girls magazine, a publication focused on promoting self-esteem in girls. Jasmine and her mother Teresa Babers received a Nation of NeighborsSM grant from Royal Neighbors of America to help her with the magazine. Royal Neighbors, with its headquarters in Rock Island, continues to support Babers in her efforts to empower young girls.


"We had many wonderful people involved, and I am grateful for all the hard work and talent the community has put into honoring and supporting girls," said Babers, who is also the recipient of the Gloria Baron Prize for Young Heroes, and USA Network's Characters Unite Award. "I am forever grateful to Royal Neighbors for supporting my dreams and girls in my community and throughout the United States."

03 Apr 2015

DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WITH A DREAM?

By Sally Marks
ROYAL NEIGHBORS OF AMERICA'S NATION OF NEIGHBORSSM  PROGRAM ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS

(Rock Island, IL) -- What does an anti-bullying program for girls, renovating a home for women in crisis, and publishing a magazine to help build girl's self-esteem have in common? All are past recipients of Royal Neighbors of America Nation of Neighbors Program.
Nation of Neighbors provides financial support to empower women to achieve their full potential, realize a sense of renewed personal growth, and give back to their communities. The nomination process began March 1 and submissions will be accepted through July 31, 2015.
A panel of reviewers determines the winning recipients and the amounts awarded. Approximately $100,000 in grants will be available. More than $1.7 million has been distributed since the program was launched in 2007.
Applications must include a detailed explanation of how funds will help empower women. Self-nominations are accepted. Completed forms may be submitted online at http://www.royalneighbors.org/community-connections/nation-of-neighbors/nominationform.
Nominations are limited to members of Royal Neighbors, either through purchase of a life insurance policy or an annuity, or purchase of a Royal Neighbors membership. For more information visit http://www.royalneighbors.org/membership-benefits/become-a-member.
"Royal Neighbors has a long-standing tradition of empowering women," said Cynthia Tidwell, president/CEO of Royal Neighbors of America, one of the nation's largest women-led life insurance organizations. "Nation of Neighbors is a tangible example of our neighbor-helping-neighbor philosophy; however, the positive impact of this program creates a ripple effect that reaches far beyond the recipients and communities it serves."

Royal Neighbors of America, one of the nation's largest women-led life insurance organizations, empowers women to meet the needs of their families with annuities and life insurance products such as whole life, term, final expense, and universal life. One of the most financially secure insurance carriers in the industry, it has the financial strength and stability to ensure its nearly 180,000 members are protected when the expected, and unexpected, happen. In addition to insurance products, Royal Neighbors provides member benefits which currently include scholarship opportunities, discounted legal services, health and retail discounts, and participation in volunteer activities that give back to communities through the organization's local chapters. Royal Neighbors' philanthropic efforts are dedicated to changing women's lives through its national programs, including the Nation of NeighborsSM Program, and through the Royal Neighbors Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity.

Member benefits are provided at the discretion of Royal Neighbors of America and are not available in all states. They are not part of any insurance or annuity contract and are not guaranteed.

Royal Neighbors is licensed in 43 states and the District of Columbia and not all products are available in all states. Royal Neighbors is headquartered in Rock Island, IL, with a branch office in Mesa, AZ. For more information, visit www.royalneighbors.org or call Rita Toalson at (309) 732-8376.

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