In celebration of the 10th anniversary of its Nation of Neighbors(SM) Program to empower women, Royal Neighbors of America awarded 12 grants totaling $100,000 to recipients across the country. Lucy Blasi, Aurora, Illinois, at right, received $5,000 to expand her volunteer sewing projects that help those in need. Also shown are Royal Neighbors president and chief executive officer Cynthia Tidwell, center, and Tracy Kotecki, who nominated Lucy for the grant, left.
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of its Nation of Neighbors(SM) Program to empower women, Royal Neighbors of America awarded 12 grants totaling $100,000 to recipients across the country. Lucy Blasi, Aurora, Illinois, at right, received $5,000 to expand her volunteer sewing projects that help those in need. Also shown are Royal Neighbors president and chief executive officer Cynthia Tidwell, center, and Tracy Kotecki, who nominated Lucy for the grant, left.