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Northwestern Mutual has named Steve Radke as the next president of its foundation.

Northwestern Mutual Foundation is donating $1.9 million to support 33 nonprofits and community-led efforts in the Amani, Metcalfe Park and Muskego Way neighborhoods, lifting its investment in Milwaukee communities to $28 million since 2013. “We chose these areas because they were in need of the most help and nobody was stepping up,” said Eric Christophersen, president of Northwestern Mutual Foundation.  Northwestern Mutual’s approach is building upon the Building Neighborhood Capacity ...

Milwaukee project focused on underserved neighborhoods Making long-lasting impacts block by block, a project in Milwaukee is focused on underserved communities. MILWAUKEE - Making long-lasting impacts block by block, a project in Milwaukee is focused on underserved communities. Making changes in households starts with listening to what the residents need. At one point, it was set to be demolished, but now, a home on 26th Street is a model for renovations, known as the Amani Training House. Thi...

Share this article Share this article MILWAUKEE, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 90% of cultural institutions around the world closed their doors due to pandemic-related safety concerns last year; in Wisconsin, the arts and culture sectors were among those hit the hardest. Northwestern Mutual is seeking to ensure residents and visitors will have the opportunity to continue experiencing the citys many vibrant cultural attractions. The company, through its Foundation, today announced $1.4 mi...

Courtesy of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh Dan Jenkins (left) of Mt. Lebanon with Jan Glick, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh, with a ceremonial check for $25,000 he received for his volunteer work to help the organization. He was recognized with the award by the Northwestern Mutual Foundation. Courtesy of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh Dan Jenkins (back) of Mt. Lebanon stands with a group of volunteers, mentors and kids from Big Brothers B...

Versiti to Launch Northwestern Mutual Pediatric Leukemia Bank $150,000 Grant from Northwestern Mutual to Support Banks Operations, Aiding Vital Research to Develop New Treatments for Children News provided by Share this article Share this article MILWAUKEE, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Versiti today announced that it has been awarded a $150,000 grant by Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, to launch the Northwestern Mutual Pediatric Leukemia Bank – a collaborative bank between Versi...

Northwestern Mutual through its foundation has pledged to give $5 million over the next five years to Children’s Wisconsin to support its MACC Fund Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. The gift is the company’s largest single donation in its support for research on childhood cancer and programs for children and families affected by the diseases. Blood cancers, such as leukemia, are among the most common forms of pediatric cancer. The gift will be used to start programs to help guide pa...

Editor’s note: Posts from the Community is the place for community announcements and event postings. If you have a community-oriented event you feel our readers would be interested in, please submit here. This year, approximately 10,500 children in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer. Among those diagnosed, blood cancers, like leukemia, are some of the most common forms of pediatric cancer. To support those affected both nationwide and in its hometown of Milwaukee, Northwestern M...

Northwestern Mutual Commits $5 Million to Childrens Wisconsin and the MACC Fund Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders in Largest Standalone Donation Company builds upon more than $4.2 million in contributions to Childrens Wisconsin cancer initiatives since 2013 News provided by Share this article Share this article MILWAUKEE, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, approximately 10,500 children in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer. Among those diagnosed, blood cancers, like leuk...

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Northwestern Mutual, through its foundation, announced Thursday, Feb. 25, a $5 million commitment to Childrens Wisconsin to support its MACC Fund Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.  According to a news release from Northwestern Mutual, the funding will span across five years through 2025, and represents the companys largest standalone donation connected to its national philanthropic cause of childhood cancer. The partnership will launch both in-hospital navigator and...