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.

The Periwinkle Foundation

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Art Kit Supplies

We volunteer our time and host fundraising events to support The Periwinkle Foundation. Through camping, recreational and arts programs, Periwinkle helps positively change the lives of children, young adults and families who are being treated for cancer and other life-threatening illnesses at the Texas Children’s Hospital.

Forge For Families

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Christmas Gift Shop
Team at the Christmas Gift Shop

The Forge is dedicated to holistically equip families to fulfill their God-given potential. Situated in the heart of the Third Ward, The Forge offers programs designed to foster relationships, inspire, teach, encourage, empower and grow with the families they serve. During the holidays, we proudly support these initiatives by providing and packing gifts for their Christmas gift shop, ensuring that every family experiences the joy of the season.

Texas Children's Hospital

Texas Children's Hospital

Fore Houston

Fore Houston!
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Check Presentation to the Push Up Foundation
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Golf Tournament 2024 Winners
Periwinkle Foundation
Push Up Foundation
Katz Coffee

Fore! Houston is a local organization founded by our financial advisor, Michael Slabic, and his wife, Cristina Slabic, along with employees of his firm, Century Oak Private Wealth. Combining the love of golf with the love of Houston, Fore! Houston organized its first charity golf tournament in 2019. Since then, the tournament has raised over $400,000 for local charities, primarily benefiting The Periwinkle Foundation.

Push Up Foundation Houston

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Victory Lap
Push Up Foundation at MKT!

Push Up Foundation Houston was founded by our advisor Keith Rollins and his family to raise awareness about colorectal cancer, the third most diagnosed cancer in both men and women. The foundation advocates for the importance of undergoing colonoscopies before the age of 45 and recognizing early warning signs. Each March, during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, they host their annual Victory Lap, a 5k run/walk event.

Arbor School- Learning Beyond Limitations

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Cornhole Tournament
Cornhole Tournament at Karbach
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Cornhole Tournament at Karbach
Cornhole Tournament at Karbach
Cornhole Tournament
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Game Time

The Arbor School is a nonprofit organization that offers the most comprehensive special needs education program in Houston for children with a wide range of developmental delays, 6 weeks through age 18. The Arbor strives to educate, empower, and build hope for children with significant special needs and their families. Our advisor, Jimmy Siegel, and his wife, Leslie Siegel, hosts an annual cornhole tournament to raise funds for The Arbor School.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Fellowship of Christian Athletes Golf
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The Houston office is proud to support the Brazos Valley FCA. Through our financial support, we’re helping to equip and empower coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to unite, inspire and make a difference in communities across the Houston area.

Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer

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Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children under the age of 15. ALSF funds cancer research, raises awareness, and supports the families of children with cancer. Since 2012, Northwestern Mutual has donated more than $20 million to support ALSF. Locally, the Houston office is proud to raise money that will go toward changing the lives of children with cancer.

Making a difference is rewarding

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Northwestern Mutual Childhood Cancer Program, 2019 & 2022