Jackson Grants More Than $675,000 to Support Nonprofits Serving Lansing, Nashville and Chicago

LANSING, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jackson Financial Inc.¹ (NYSE: JXN) (Jackson^®) today announced it has awarded more than $675,000 to nonprofits serving the communities where Jackson has offices: Lansing, Michigan; Nashville, Tennessee; and Chicago, Illinois. The 33 grants will support the essential work of nonprofit organizations in each location, including programs focused on enhancing access to food, health and housing; reducing food insecurity through a unique grocery store experience; and delivering groceries to the homes of elderly and homebound individuals.

“Jackson’s philanthropic efforts are driven by our strong commitment to supporting the communities where our associates live and work through programs that strengthen families and create economic opportunities,” said Susannah Berry, Assistant Vice President, Corporate Philanthropy and Events, Jackson. “Through these contributions, grantees will deliver vital programming and assistance to our neighbors who also call Lansing, Nashville and Chicago home. We value the critical services that our local nonprofit partners provide – services rooted in empathy, trust and deep community knowledge.”

Jackson awarded multiple grants to nonprofits making a difference in the Lansing community. Allen Neighborhood Center, one of the grantees in this area, received $30,000 to support the Neighbors in Need Fund. This project aims to support neighbors who struggle to meet basic needs: food, shelter, and healthcare. Funds will be used to purchase supplies needed for programs including ANC’s urban farm, Hunter Park GardenHouse; The Outreach Center, which facilitates information and referrals related to social services; and Breadbasket food pantry. The grant will also help fund subsidized memberships to its Veggie Box program, a subscription program that increases access to nutritionally-dense foods and supports mid-Michigan farmers. Through these and other initiatives, Allen Neighborhood Center empowers Lansing residents to enhance their well-being, expands economic opportunities and fosters a vibrant, connected community.

“For the last 27 years, Allen Neighborhood Center has pioneered and continued to offer successful programs in health access and education, food security, youth development, housing, economic development, and social connectivity on Lansing’s Eastside,” said Kat Logan, Associate Director, Allen Neighborhood Center. “Funding from Jackson is a direct investment in our local community: providing fresh, healthy, local food to families in need; increasing health coverage and housing services; and promoting healthy people, neighborhoods, and economies."

Included in the group of Nashville grantees is The Store, a nonprofit dedicated to ending food insecurity by providing free nutritious foods through a grocery store experience centered on dignity and choice and by offering access to services that assist clients in building long-term stability. Jackson’s $25,000 grant will help The Store supply 26,000 meals worth of food to individuals and families in need.

“We are deeply grateful for our impactful partnership with Jackson,” said Brittney Brown, Director of Mission Advancement at The Store. “Their generous support makes it possible for us to continue our mission of feeding our hungry neighbors with choice and dignity. This grant is a vital investment in our community, and we are honored to work together to create lasting change."

Nourishing Hope, an organization that promotes stability and resilience through food assistance, mental health support and social services, is among the Chicago-area nonprofits receiving a grant from Jackson. The $20,000 grant will help fund Nourishing Hope’s Home Delivery program, which provides nutritious, dietary-appropriate groceries directly to the homes of older adults and homebound individuals in the community.

“Nourishing Hope is deeply grateful for this grant and the ways it will support us in delivering our mission. In these challenging times, we remain committed to meeting neighbors where they are and connecting them with the food and resources they need – and this support helps us continue that critical work,” says Mitzi D. Baum, CEO of Nourishing Hope.

Jackson’s grant program is a critical component of its corporate philanthropic efforts. Nonprofit organizations in the Lansing, Nashville or Chicago areas interested in applying for a grant from Jackson are encouraged to submit an application for consideration by visiting the company’s website. Jackson has contributed more than $96 million to nonprofits since 2007, and Jackson associates volunteer thousands of hours annually with nonprofits nationwide.

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¹ Jackson Financial Inc. is a U.S. holding company and the direct parent of Jackson Holdings LLC (JHLLC). The wholly-owned direct and indirect subsidiaries of JHLLC include Jackson National Life Insurance Company, Brooke Life Insurance Company, PPM America, Inc. and Jackson National Asset Management, LLC.