(Rock Island, IL) -Allison McGraw, Davenport, was presented a Nation of NeighborsSM check for $2,250 to help her continue her work with "Fishing Has No Boundaries" (FHNB), a non-profit organization that introduces the sport of fishing to individuals with disabilities.
Allison founded the Eastern Iowa chapter of FHNB in honor of her father and sister, both of whom have disabilities that make it difficult to enjoy the outdoors. She single-handedly appointed a board of directors, obtained sponsors, wrote grant requests, organized fund-raising events, recruited volunteers, and purchased supplies to ensure the organization would thrive. She plans to use these funds from Royal Neighbors' empowerment program to purchase additional fishing supplies and ramps and expand her outreach so that more individuals will have the opportunity to learn to fish.
Focusing on its history of standing strong for women, Royal Neighbors has given more than $1.5 million to nearly 1,200 families and individuals to reach their goals and rebuild their lives through its Nation of Neighbors Program. The program, which was launched in 2007, demonstrates Royal Neighbors' vision of protecting women financially and empowering them to improve their lives, families, and communities, the philosophy on which Royal Neighbors was founded more than a century ago.
Through the 2014 program, determined women of strength and courage are empowered with financial assistance to achieve their full potential, realize a sense of renewed personal growth, and give back to their communities.
About Royal Neighbors
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 200,000 members are protected when the expected, and unexpected, happen. In addition to insurance products, Royal Neighbors provides member benefits at no additional cost which currently include scholarship opportunities, 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 Neighbors Program, and through the Royal Neighbors Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity.
Royal Neighbors is headquartered in Rock Island, IL, with a branch office in Mesa, AZ. For more information, visit www.royalneighbors.org or call (800) 627-4762.
