Although Nation of Neighbors has evolved and grown through the years, the premise of the program has stayed the same; it’s about empowering women. Each year, we accept nominations from beneficial members who have been inspired by extraordinary women doing extra-ordinary things in their communities. Our signature philanthropy program provides financial assistance in the form of grants to these outstanding women who have plans to start or expand a business or organization that helps women and girls.
Each of this year’s 10 recipients will receive $10,000 to further their positive impact on children and families, the hungry and homeless, cancer patients and caregivers, veterans, victims of human trafficking, and many others.
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1. Kristy Alexander, Jacksonville, Florida, will grow Apple Rose Beauty, a business focused on hiring female human trafficking survivors to manufacture, package, and fulfill organic skincare products.
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2. Dr. Cynthia Chess, Mountain House, California, will double the number of households she serves, bringing food directly to the homebound in her community through Victory Over Individual Challenges (VOIC).
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3. Amanda Clark, Westfield, Indiana, will expand the reach of her Cocktails & Chemo Foundation, which benefits a community of caregivers through social support groups, care cards, and special events.
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4. Pamela Crouch, Moline, Illinois, will bring hope and joy into the lives of more cancer patients, survivors, and families through her art therapy organization, Living Proof Exhibit.
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5. Desiree Gagliardotto, Palm Harbor, Florida, will establish additional donation locations for Little Llamas Ministry, which provides new and gently-used infant clothing to disadvantaged women and their families.
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6. Missey Heinrichs, Davenport, Iowa, will purchase a “forever home” for her group, Empower House, which offers programs and activities for brain injury survivors.
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7. Katie Kirkhoff and Steffany Stoeffler, Indianapolis, Indiana, co-founders of The Little Timmy Project, will launch The Little Mom Stop, a mobile unit that will bring classes, resources, and health services to new and expecting mothers in maternal care deserts.
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8. Robin Nelson and Kristine Eikenbary, Battle Ground, Washington, co-founders of Grace Therapeutic Horse Program, will launch a new program to help childhood abuse victims gain confidence and self-esteem.
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9. Lola Rahn, Atkinson, Illinois, whose family founded Foster Hope, will provide expanded services and scholarships for those aging out of foster care.
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10. Merideth Spriggs, Las Vegas, Nevada, aims to train homeless veterans how to grow and sell produce to local restaurants through her charity, Caridad Gardens.
Read their stories at: royalneighbors.org/NON.