Kansas City-Based Adopt-A-Neighborhood Project Recognized as a 2021 Mutual of America Community Partnership Award Winner

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May 11, 2022, 10:52 ET

NEW YORK, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mutual of America Financial Group recognized Legal Aid of Western Missouri's Adopt-A-Neighborhood Project as an Honorable Mention recipient of its 2021 Community Partnership Award during a special event on May 10 at Mutual of America's headquarters in New York City.

Legal Aid of Western Missouri received $50,000, as one of five nonprofit organizations selected for their outstanding contributions to society, in partnership with public, private and other social sector organizations.

(Second from right) Alicia Johnson, Executive Director, Legal Aid of Western Missouri, with (from left) Brian Severin, Senior Executive Vice President and CMO, Mutual of America Financial Group; Lisa Loughry, Chair, President and CEO, Mutual of America Foundation; and John Greed, Chairman, President and CEO, Mutual of America Financial Group.

Created in 2015, the Adopt-A-Neighborhood Project is a groundbreaking initiative helping to transform seven distressed neighborhoods in Kansas City into vibrant, thriving communities. The first program of its kind in the country, it provides access to pro bono legal services to individuals, neighborhood associations and other nonprofits through a collaboration with seven of the city's top private law firms.

"The goal of the Adopt-A-Neighborhood Project is to help stabilize housing, return vacant properties to productive use and improve the quality of life in low-income neighborhoods," said Kayla Hogan, the Adopt-A-Neighborhood Project Director. "It provides a clear example of how Legal Aid can partner with private law firms to provide a pathway for residential development, community revitalization and economic security for underserved communities and their residents."

John R. Greed, Chairman, President and CEO of Mutual of America Financial Group, said of the award winners, "The 2021 award-winning programs have created innovative solutions that address the challenging social, emotional and physical issues faced by many individuals and families in their local communities. Through collaboration and exemplary leadership, these programs are making a meaningful difference in the lives of those they serve, and we are honored to recognize them for their efforts."

About the Mutual of America Community Partnership Award

The Mutual of America Community Partnership Award annually honors the outstanding contributions that nonprofit organizations from across the U.S. make to society, in partnership with public, private and other social sector organizations. Since 1996, the Community Partnership Award has recognized 250 partnerships from cities and towns across America. To watch videos of the national award-winning programs, visit the Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award channel on YouTube.

About Mutual of America Financial Group

Mutual of America Financial Group is a leading provider of retirement services and investments to employers, employees and individuals. We provide high-quality, innovative products and services at a competitive price, along with outstanding personalized service, to help our customers build and preserve assets for a financially secure future. Our mission is built upon our values—integrity, prudence, reliability, excellence and social responsibility—which have guided us since 1945 and continue to serve us and our customers well. For more information, visit mutualofamerica.com, and connect with us via Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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