MassMutual Foundation honors dedication of financial professionals with $275,000 in donations to nonprofit organizations

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The MassMutual Foundation has awarded $275,000 to eligible nonprofit organizations through its annual Community Service Award (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 MassMutual affiliated financial professionals who demonstrate outstanding commitment to nonprofit organizations in their local communities.

This year’s CSA awards also coincide with MassMutual’s 175^th anniversary. Now in its 29^th year, the CSA program is an integral part of the company’s commitment to service and reinforces its goal of making the communities where its affiliated financial professionals live and work stronger and more financially resilient.

"As we celebrate MassMutual’s 175^th anniversary, we’re proud to support our affiliated financial professionals whose commitment to service have helped reinforce MassMutual’s legacy as a community leader,” said Dennis Duquette, Head of Community Responsibility and President of the MassMutual Foundation. “We’re proud to recognize these individuals who are making a difference in their communities and truly demonstrating what it means to live mutual through their volunteer efforts and dedication to the causes most meaningful to them.”

This year’s two $25,000 CSA “Platinum” donations are being awarded to Making Memories That Last Forever in honor of Joseph DiLeo with Vision Financial Group and Jaxon in Action in honor of Justin Podbielski with Barnum Financial Group.

Making Memories That Last Forever provides funds to help pediatric patients and their families create special moments while battling major illnesses and health hurdles. By collaborating with regional hospitals and healthcare systems across Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse, NY, Making Memories identifies patients fighting pediatric cancer, living with disabilities, or facing other serious life-threatening conditions and seeks to create unique, memorable experiences for them.

Jaxon in Action is named after Justin Podbielski’s son Jaxon who passed away unexpectedly at just five-years-old. Jaxon in Action honors Jaxon’s legacy by supporting the causes he loved the most – protecting the planet, animal welfare, and making the world a better place for everyone, but particularly for young children. Jaxon in Action brings Jaxon’s light, compassion, and empathy to the places needing them the most.

Additional CSA donations have been awarded to the following nonprofit organizations on behalf of the referenced MassMutual affiliated financial professionals:

$10,000 Community Service Award Recipients

$5,000 Community Service Award Recipients