Royal Neighbors of America is ready with disaster aid to assist its members affected by Southern California wildfires

10/24/2007

Contact: Rita Toalson, FLMI, ACS, (309) 732-8376

Royal Neighbors of America, a not-for-profit fraternal membership organization, is providing financial aid to its members affected by wildfires in Southern California.

The organization is making an extensive effort to reach its members in the affected areas, so they know Royal Neighbors is standing by to support them with disaster aid.

Working through its local chapters and other organizations in the area, Royal Neighbors is trying to reach affected members in order to distribute monetary assistance. These members are asked to call (800) 627-4762 for assistance.

“Our hearts go out to these residents,” said Cynthia Tidwell, Royal Neighbors President/CEO. “We began helping victims of disasters back in 1906 following the San Francisco earthquake. Today, we continue to fulfill our legacy of neighbor-helping-neighbor.”

Royal Neighbors of America is a non-profit fraternal membership organization that insures lives, supports women, and serves communities. In addition to being able to purchase insurance products, its members also participate in a variety of locally based volunteer opportunities, and are eligible to apply for benefits such as scholarships and disaster aid.

Headquartered in Rock Island, IL, Royal Neighbors serves more than 240,000 certificateholders, has $2.1 billion of insurance in force, and is licensed to do business in 41 states and the District of Columbia.

For more information about Royal Neighbors of America, call (800) 627-4762, or visit the Web site at www.royalneighbors.org.