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Turn Your Passion into Action

As a member of Royal Neighbors, you can apply for a Difference Maker Fund grant once a year to make a positive social impact in your community. See completed projects by members like you below.

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    UNITA Food Giveaway

    Difference Maker Fund
    Jun 1, 2019
    Betty Knox noticed an increase in homelessness in her community and wanted to help make a difference by sharing positivity and a helping hand to those in need.
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    Community Canvas

    Difference Maker Fund
    May 1, 2019
    Kaleann Waterman hosted a community painting party to fundraise for March of Dimes.
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    High School Band Fundraiser

    Difference Maker Fund
    Nov 17, 2018
    Royal Neighbors member Dawn Marie Brooks Gass wanted to help raise funds for a high school band in her community to compete in a competition in New York during May of 2019.
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    Fleece Tie Blankets

    Difference Maker Fund
    Aug 7, 2018
    Chapter 20003 banded together to help keep families in their community warm. This chapter created 57 fleece tieblankets in only a few short hours.
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    Meal Packaging Event

    Difference Maker Fund
    Sep 24, 2017
    Clare VanSpeybroeck gathered her high school friends and members of her church, family, and community to package meals for the hungry.
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    Golf Fundraiser and Bake Sale

    Difference Maker Fund
    Aug 1, 2017
    Marlene Sunds wanted to help support girls’ softball. She worked closely with the girls on the softball team and other members of the community to host a golf outing and bake sale.
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    Shrugs to Warm the Heart

    Difference Maker Fund
    Jul 18, 2017
    Tamara Parkin wanted to bridge the generational gap in her community through volunteerism. She paired up with the “Students 4 Seniors” Youth Volunteer Group and Villa St. Vincent.
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    Reading Tutor Program

    Difference Maker Fund
    Jul 5, 2017
    The goal for Shirley George’s Difference Maker team was to support a local program that provides free reading tutors.
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    Shawls for IOPO

    Difference Maker Fund
    May 1, 2017
    Andrea Long utilized her passion to help individuals remember their loved ones. Andrea and her team created shawls and delivered them to Indiana Organ Procurement Organization.
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Member programs are provided at the discretion of Royal Neighbors of America, are not available in all states, and are subject to change without notice. They are not part of any insurance or annuity contract and are not guaranteed. Insurance or annuity products should not be purchased for eligibility or maintenance of nonguaranteed membership programs. These products should only be purchased if they meet the financial needs of the applicant. Member programs are available at no extra cost. Approval is not guaranteed. Supplies are limited.
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