At Royal Neighbors, we honor the past, strive for excellence in the present, and proactively build for the future. Explore our Digital Museum for more captivating photos over the decades, including artifacts from our first chapter.
It all began with nine women who organized a secret social organization called Royal Neighbors of America, which grew to become a fraternal benefit society chartered in 1895.
Alice Gilliland was one of the first 500 members that chartered Royal Neighbors in 1895. At a time when many women did not work outside the home, she spent nearly 31 years working for the Society.
The Member Relief Fund provides financial assistance to qualifying members who experience major illnesses or property damage due to natural disasters.
We believe a good education can lay the foundation for a lifetime of financial independence, which is why we founded the Royal Neighbors Scholarship program in 1961.
Royal Neighbors is celebrating 125 years of insuring members and serving communities! We’re proud to see the neighbor-helping-neighbor legacy of our founders alive and thriving in the work of today’s chapters and members.
Since our founding in 1895, members have been active in their communities and making lasting memories along the way.
One of the ways Royal Neighbors has recognized its loyal and hardworking members over the years is through the gift of member pins. And if you want to see an impressive collection, look no further than that of Connie Fox.
Rita Toalson’s perspective on how Royal Neighbors has changed over the years is close-up and personal. She compares the successful evolution of the organization to that of the magazine to which she dedicated so much time through the years.
Royal Neighbors has a rich history, steeped in tradition and ritual. We celebrate one employee who has been a part of that history for more than 50 years, Candy Reid.