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 (ALSF)

Northwestern Mutual is a proud Sponsor of the ALSF Lemon Ball annual event to raise funds for childhood cancer.

ALSF Lemon Ball

ALSF is changing the lives of children with cancer by funding impactful research, raising awareness, supporting families and empowering everyone to help cure childhood cancer. Since 2012, Northwestern Mutual has donated more than $20 million to support ALSF. Locally, we are committed to supporting ALSF through various fundraising events to help raise awareness and funds in hopes of impacting the lives of children with cancer and finding a cure.

Horizons

Developing literacy skills is the cornerstone of the summer program.

Summer Academic Enrichment Activities

Students have the opportunity to experience field trips, try new physical challenges, and attend cultural performances.

Students Enjoy New Physical Challenges

Horizons provides educational opportunities to students impacted by inequities in education experiences.

8th Grade Graduates on Graduation Day

With programs at over 59 independent schools and universities in 19 states, Horizons is closing the opportunity gap by providing children access to high-quality academics in an engaging summer program. Through our support of Horizons, we hope to change the life trajectory of students from under-resourced local communities by providing opportunities for them to find joy in learning, gain academic and social skills and realize their full potential.

Cradles to Crayons

NM Philadelphia volunteers gathered essential goods for the organization and volunteered at The Giving Factory.

Volunteering at The Giving Factory

Cradles to Crayons provides children from birth through age 12, living in homeless or low-income situations, with the essential items they need to thrive – at home, at school and at play. The organization supplies these items free of charge by engaging and connecting communities.