Northwestern Mutual
Chicago
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Giving Back
Lending a hand, however we can.
Along with making our clients feel better about their money, we're making our community feel better, too.
Causes we care about
Along with making the financial lives of our clients better, we're improving our community, too. Through financial support, volunteerism and collaboration with partners, we're helping to build a stronger community.Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
Annual Golf Outing
A record breaking $159,000 was raised at our 5th Annual Golf Outing. That will fund 2,700 hours of research in a cure and better treatments for pediatric cancer.
Annual Auction and Dinner
A favorite since 2017, the event brings together our team members, clients and community partners for an evening of fun, fellowship and generosity.
Hoops for Hope - Annual Kid's Basketball Clinic
Joining forces with John Karzen Basketball program our Deerfield office has raised over $15K to fund pediatric cancer research.
NM-Chicago Lemonade Stands
From the childhood cancer awareness days to client appreciation and team outings, look for our lemonade stands throughout Chicago.
Supporting Promising Pediatric Cancer Research
In partnership with the Northwestern Mutual Foundation and ALSF, we presented a $150,000 grant to Sakshi Uppal, Ph.D. of the University of Chicago.
We're on a mission to increase awareness, raise funds for research, and support kids with cancer and their families.
Ronald McDonald House of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana
Donating Wish List Items
As part of our Annual Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service we donated vacuum cleaners, hair dryers, cleaning supplies and personal care items.
Volunteering at Meals from the Heart
Since 2014, our college internship program has volunteered and provided meals to families staying at the house near Lurie Children's Hospital.
Funding Overnight Stays
A $4,000 grant will help fund over 45 nights at the house for families whose children are receiving treatment at Lurie Children's Hospital.
Through volunteering, donation drives and programming grants our aim is to support families facing childhood cancer and other life-altering illnesses.
Greenwood Project
Lunch and Learn at NM-Chicago
Our team provides educational workshops to develop leadership skills and expose students to various career paths.
Women of Wall Street Speaker Series
NM-Chicago Director of Network Office Supervision Jacqui Coleman, shares her career journey at the annual event.
Mock Interviews and Resume Tips
Our financial professionals and talent acquisition team coaches Greenwood Scholars on interviewing techniques and elements of a good resume.
From Intern in 2019 to Team Member in 2020
NM-Chicago shares in Greenwood Project's mission to introduce high-achieving minority high school and college students from under-resourced communities to careers in financial services.
NM Foundation Community Service Award
Steven Braun - 2019 Most Exceptional Volunteer
Cures Within Reach awarded a $25,000 grant for repurposing research.
Sean Pickett - 2018 Community Service Award Winner
Near West Little League awarded $15,000 for youth sports league dedicated to providing baseball and softball to west side children.
Fred O'Connor - 2017 Most Exceptional Volunteer
Big Shoulders Fund awarded $25,000 to support inner-city schools which provide a quality, values-based education for Chicago's children.
Richard Woo - 2017 Community Service Award Winner
GRIP Outreach for Youth awarded $15,000 for investing in the lives of Chicago youth through Christ-centered, Life-on-Life relationships.
Thomas Canale - 2015 Community Service Award Winner
Envision Unlimited awarded $15,000 grant to provide individuals with disabilities programs and services that promote choice, independence and inclusion.
Northwestern Mutual – Chicago has received 32 Community Service Awards which recognizes outstanding volunteer leadership and dedication to charitable organizations and philanthropic projects. Since the program started in 1995, more than $450,000 in grants were awarded to 16 different organizations in Chicago.
Other causes we support
Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois
Bridge Communities
Chicago Hope Academy
Les Turner ALS Foundation
Lydia's Home
McGaw YMCA
Roseland Christian Ministries
Swish Dreams
Working in the Schools
Young Men's Education Network (YMEN)
Making a difference is rewarding
Childhood Cancer Lifetime Impact Award, 2020Childhood Cancer Lifetime Impact Award, 2020
Race for Research Winner, 2020, 2019Race for Research Winner, 2020, 2019