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Royal Neighbors JOINS HANDS with area students to help Rock Island YWCA - 4/20/10
(Rock Island, IL) – Royal Neighbors of America employees are partnering with Daisy Girl Scout Troop 8372, Taylor Ridge, IL, and students from other local schools to celebrate JOIN HANDS DAY, a national day of volunteer service, on May 1, 2010. The group will be following the organization’s 115-year mission of supporting women by working with the YWCA of the Quad Cities located in Rock Island.
New window displays will be created for Moxie, a clothing store offering gently used professional clothing at a discounted price. It is part of the YWCA’s Women’s Economic Empowerment Program providing business and business casual clothing for women who are entering or re-entering the workforce.
The public also is invited to support this effort by dropping off tax-deductible donations of summer clothes, shoes, purses, scarves, etc., at Moxie from 10 a.m.-noon as part of this volunteer day.
In addition, the volunteers will be painting, gardening, and making repairs at the YWCA building next door to Moxie, which houses a children’s daycare center.
· What: JOIN HANDS DAY
· When: Saturday, May 1, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.
· Where: Moxie, 1600 2nd Avenue, Rock Island, and the YWCA of the Quad Cities, 229 16th Street, Rock Island
JOIN HANDS DAY is the only day on the volunteer service calendar specifically targeting youths and adults who work together to plan and complete a project that will make a difference in their own neighborhoods. It is sponsored by the National Fraternal Congress of America. To learn more about JOIN HANDS DAY and its efforts to form lasting friendships among generations, visit www.joinhandsday.org.
As a non-profit fraternal organization, Royal Neighbors of America exists for the benefit of its members. It offers insurance products to fulfill a variety of needs for growth, savings, and protection. Members also receive valuable member benefits and can participate in volunteer activities through the organization’s local chapters to make a difference in their communities. The organization’s philanthropic efforts are dedicated to changing women’s lives through its national programs 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 225,000 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.
