MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), July 28, 2010 - The Northwestern Mutual Foundation is donating $275,000 to 26 nonprofit organizations nationwide through its 16th annual Community Service Award program. The competition, open to more than 11,500 Northwestern Mutual financial representatives and financial representative interns, recognizes exemplary volunteer involvement and dedication to charitable organizations and philanthropic projects.
Melissa Powell, CLU, ChFC is Northwestern Mutual’s "Most Exceptional Volunteer" in 2010 for her support of Feeding America Tampa Bay, FL. The Foundation is awarding a $25,000 grant to the nonprofit in her honor. A Tampa resident, Powell is a financial representative with The Teague Financial Group, based in Tampa, FL.
“Ending hunger and nourishing hope sums up the food bank’s mission,” said Powell. “Feeding America Tampa Bay provides special programs targeting childhood hunger and healthy eating. This furthers the mission of stamping out hunger in our great nation. I am very grateful to Northwestern Mutual for its leadership, corporate responsibility and dedication.”
The Northwestern Mutual Foundation is also recognizing and honoring 25 "Outstanding Volunteers" for their achievements with a grant of $10,000 to each organization they represent (see list of winners below). Since the program’s inception, over $3 million has been contributed to more than 300 nonprofit organizations nationwide.
“Around the country, nonprofit organizations are hungry for outstanding volunteers like our award winners to help others reach their full potential,” said Kimberley Goode, president of the Northwestern Mutual Foundation. “Their passion for volunteerism and commitment to strengthening the community is making a difference now and for future generations.”
2010 Northwestern Mutual Foundation Community Service Award Winners
| Full Name | Name of | Grant | Office Name | Office City | Office | |||||
| Feeding America Tampa Bay | $25,000 | Tampa | FL | |||||||
| Association of Graduates, United States Air Force Academy | $10,000 | Colorado Springs | CO | |||||||
| Young Life of Manatee County | $10,000 | Bradenton | FL | |||||||
| YMCA of the Suncoast | $10,000 | Clearwater | FL | |||||||
| Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta (DSAA) | $10,000 | Atlanta | GA | |||||||
| Chicago Hope Academy | $10,000 | Chicago | IL | |||||||
| Lord’s Pantry at Anna’s House | $10,000 | Indianapolis | IN | |||||||
| The American Red Cross-Louisville Area Chapter | $10,000 | Louisville | KY | |||||||
| Advocates for Homeless Families, Inc. | $10,000 | Frederick | MD | |||||||
| Rebuilding Together Montgomery County | $10,000 | Rockville | MD | |||||||
| South Oakland Shelter | $10,000 | Troy | MI | |||||||
| Special Olympics Minnesota | $10,000 | Edina | MN | |||||||
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of MN | $10,000 | Minneapolis | MN | |||||||
| Habitat for Humanity of West Central MN | $10,000 | Montevideo | MN | |||||||
| Suburban Journals Old Newsboy Fund for Children | $10,000 | Chesterfield | MO | |||||||
| Junior Achievement of Montana | $10,000 | Billings | MT | |||||||
| Longhouse Council - Boy Scouts of America | $10,000 | Oswego | NY | |||||||
| BLOC Ministries | $10,000 | Cincinnati | OH | |||||||
| Order of Malta - Feder Association | $10,000 | Lancaster | PA | |||||||
| Family House, Inc. | $10,000 | Pittsburgh | PA | |||||||
| Northside Neighborhood House | $10,000 | Chattanooga | TN | |||||||
| United Way of Metropolitan Nashville | $10,000 | Nashville | TN | |||||||
| Rotary Club of Austin | $10,000 | Austin | TX | |||||||
| The First Tee of Yakima | $10,000 | Yakima | WA | |||||||
| Badger Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc. | $10,000 | Milwaukee | WI | |||||||
| Rogers Memorial Hospital Foundation | $10,000 | Waukesha | WI |
About the Northwestern Mutual Foundation
The mission of the Northwestern Mutual Foundation is to build strong, vibrant communities that serve as a legacy to future generations. The Foundation’s giving is designed to create an impact on the communities where the company’s employees and financial representatives live and work. In fiscal year 2010, the Foundation contributed more than $15 million to nonprofit organizations across the country.
About Northwestern Mutual
The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company – Milwaukee, WI (Northwestern Mutual) – the industry leader in total individual life insurance, long-term care insurance, and disability insurance dividends paid to participating policyowners – has helped clients achieve financial security for more than 150 years. Though dividends are not guaranteed, are reviewed annually and are subject to change, the company has paid life insurance dividends every year since 1872. As a mutual company with over $1.2 trillion of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual seeks to share its gains with policyowners and deliver consistent and dependable value to clients over time. Northwestern Mutual and its subsidiaries offer a holistic approach to financial security solutions including: life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability insurance, annuities, investment products, and advisory products and services. Subsidiaries include Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC, broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC; the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, limited purpose federal savings bank; and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company; and Russell Investments.
