At Royal Neighbors, we honor the past, strive for excellence in the present, and proactively build for the future. Explore our Digital Museum to see artifacts from our first chapter to today’s leadership.
Under the direction of Dr. Hada Carlson, Royal Neighbors was one of the first fraternal organizations to offer insurance for children. She was named Supreme Physician in 1921.
Royal Neighbors members and the public can explore our rich history in our Digital Museum.
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 of America in 1895. At a time when many women did not work outside the home, she spent nearly 31 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.
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.