SPRINGFIELD, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jul 12, 2023–
The MassMutual Foundation has awarded $275,000 to eligible nonprofit organizations through its annual Community Service Awards (CSA) program. These charitable contributions – which include two $25,000 awards, fifteen $10,000 awards, and fifteen $5,000 awards – are given in honor of financial professionals affiliated with MassMutual who demonstrate outstanding commitment to nonprofit organizations in their local communities.
“Last year, participating financial professionals in our CSA program donated almost 18,000 hours of service to nonprofit organizations across the country,” said Dennis Duquette, president of the MassMutual Foundation. “We are proud to recognize these individuals who are making a difference in their communities and demonstrating what it means to live mutual through their volunteer efforts and dedication to the causes they support.”
This year’s two $25,000 CSA grants are being awarded to Good Neighbor Village Inc. in honor of Michael Thompson with MassMutual Greater Richmond and Corazon Inc. in honor of John Novak with MassMutual Greater Philadelphia. Good Neighbor Village is dedicated to providing an environment where adult residents, with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, can thrive and become the best they can be while maintaining their independence. Corazon’s mission is building community by strengthening families, enabling service, promoting self-sufficiency, and inspiring mutually beneficial relationships across borders.
Additional CSA grants have been awarded to the following nonprofit organizations on behalf of the referenced financial professionals:
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$10,000 Community Service Award Recipients |
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Financial Professional |
Nonprofit Organization |
Office Location |
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John Billington |
Inspire Inc. |
Shelton, CT |
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Mary Catherine Bloodworth |
Solomons Temple Foundation |
Atlanta, GA |
|
Nathan Brinkman |
Logan James Herr Foundation |
Madison, WI |
|
Jeff Dollarhide |
Bikes for Kids Foundation |
Scottsdale, AZ |
|
Samuel Eppy |
Jewish Family Home Care Inc. |
Fort Lauderdale, FL |
|
Amy Jamrog |
Women’s Fund of Western MA |
Holyoke, MA |
|
Jay Lancaster |
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star |
Denton, TX |
|
Michael Levin |
National Pediatric Cancer Foundation |
Tampa, Fl |
|
Shane Mulligan |
Horsham Hoops |
Bala Cynwyd, PA |
|
Rachana Puri |
Baps Charities Inc. |
Madison, MS |
|
Hans Seitz |
Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra |
Cheyenne, WY |
|
Eric Spindt |
Special Olympics Massachusetts |
Boston, MA |
|
Rick Van Benschoten |
Covenant House |
New York, NY |
|
Francis Viglione |
Grace Foundation of New York |
Staten Island, NY |
|
Daniel Zuccarini |
Urban Impact of Black Rock |
Southbury, CT |
|
$5,000 Community Service Award Recipients |
|
Financial Professional |
Nonprofit Organization |
Office Location |
|
Michael Blank |
Rally Foundation Inc. |
Marietta, GA |
|
Gary Randall Bratton |
Fathers Club Inc. |
Leawood, KS |
|
Christopher Caira |
Rancho Los Amigos Foundation |
Beverly Hills, CA |
|
John DeMarinis |
VBCC Youth Leadership Ambassador Program |
East Hills, NY |
|
Thomas Henske |
Westport Library Assoc. |
Westport, CT |
|
Louis Holmes |
Parkgate Health Services |
Tupelo, MS |
|
Jeremy Lindquist |
Family Promise of Brevard, Inc. |
Melbourne, FL |
|
Genesis Loera |
Tejano Center for Community |
Houston, TX |
|
Kuldeep Madan |
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer |
Long Island City, NY |
|
Roger S. Marks |
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Foundation |
Maitland, FL |
|
Jeffrey Marquis |
American Heart Association |
Cary, NC |
|
Greg McRoberts |
Diversion Inc. |
Indianapolis, IN |
|
Vince Saul |
Evans Scholar Foundation |
Indianapolis, IN |
|
Joseph Spada |
Tri-County Scholarship Fund |
Parsippany, NJ |
|
Thomas Valentine Jr. |
Why Me Inc. |
Worcester, MA |
Since the program’s inception, almost 400 donations totaling more than $3.6 million have been donated to nonprofit organizations. The CSA program is just one of a variety of philanthropic programs sponsored by the MassMutual Foundation in support of nonprofit organizations that operate where financial professionals affiliated with MassMutual live and work.
About the MassMutual Foundation
The MassMutual Foundation, Inc. is a dedicated corporate foundation established by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual). The MassMutual Foundation activates connections and untapped opportunities within communities, so that all families can build their financial capability and thrive. In support of this mission, the Foundation develops partnerships and provides grants in support of our signature programs. The Foundation also supports anchor institutions in the communities where MassMutual operates.
To learn more about the MassMutual Foundation please visit https://www.massmutual.com/about-us/corporate-responsibility/foundation.
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