Difference Maker Projects

Supporting what matters to our members

Each member of Royal Neighbors has the opportunity to carry-out a Difference Maker project that makes a positive social impact.

Projects completed by our members

Hundreds of members like you have used the Difference Maker Fund to make a difference in their community. From large groups to family projects, you will see how our members are turning their passion into action.

We each have a talent to share—whether it’s sewing, cooking, building, organizing, fund-raising, and more—we are proud to support the volunteer spirit of our members.

Ready to share your talents with your neighborhood? Apply today!

Make a Difference from Home

Difference Maker Fund

May 19, 2020

Our members have upheld the Royal Neighbors tradition of serving communities for 125 years especially during times when our world and nation have been challenged by natural disasters, war, and pandemics.
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Collaboration with non-profit spreads warmth & joy

Difference Maker Fund

Mar 11, 2020

Royal Neighbors Member Jean Baker has been an active member of her chapter in Hillsboro, Oregon for many years – which is fitting because volunteering is her hobby.
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Blown Away by Support

Difference Maker Fund

Feb 19, 2020

Making a difference can be as simple as passing along a tissue. Royal Neighbors Member Lindsay Keltch decided to pass along hundreds to her local high school.
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5 Ways to Use DMF This Holiday Season

Difference Maker Fund

Oct 14, 2019

Amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it can be hard to think outside the list of gifts that need to be purchased, parties that need to be attended, and finding time to still enjoy this time of year.
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Little Free Library

Difference Maker Fund

Jul 29, 2019

Elizabeth Spaunhorst and her grandson Wesley worked together to recruit 14 youth volunteers to build “Little Free Libraries” to share with their community.
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Christian Youth Camp Supper

Difference Maker Fund

Jul 28, 2019

Annette Smith and her fellow volunteers wanted to help keep the cost of summer camp low for children of a local church in rural Iowa.
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Hippotherapy Summer Camp

Difference Maker Fund

Jul 20, 2019

Courtney Young had been volunteering at Promise Ranch for several months when she decided she would like to implement a plan of her own.
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Totes Bring Chapters Together

Difference Maker Fund

Jun 15, 2019

Barb Detra of Chapter 2648 brought together chapter members from multiple Royal Neighbors chapters in her community to complete a volunteer project.
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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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