(Rock Island, IL)– Carol Beeding, Aledo, IL, an employee of Royal Neighbors of America, was honored by the Rock Island YWCA with a "Hearts of Gold" award for her volunteer service. The award is given annually to women who give freely and unselfishly by volunteering their time to community activities; who empower and inspire women; and who make a positive impact on the direction and success of community projects.
As president of her Royal Neighbors chapter in Aledo, Carol leads her members in a variety of
volunteer projects, including planting a vegetable garden and perennials at the Mercer County Nursing Home; assembling and donating patio furniture and holding a mini car show at the Aledo Health and Rehab Nursing Home; donating personal care items for the troops in Afganistan; raising money for canned goods for the Mercer County Food Pantry; and hosting a car cruise night with the proceeds going to the Ronald McDonald Home.
Royal Neighbors of America, one of the nation`s largest women-led life insurance companies, exists for the benefit of its members. It offers insurance products to fulfill financial needs of growth, savings, and protection. Members receive valuable benefits and can participate in volunteer activities through the organization's local chapters to help make a difference in their communities. The organization's 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.
Headquartered in Rock Island, IL, with branch offices in Mesa, AZ, and Austin, TX, Royal Neighbors serves more than 200,000 members and is licensed to do business in 42 states and the District of Columbia.
For more information about Royal Neighbors of America, call (800) 627-4762, or visit www.royalneighbors.org.
