Northwestern Mutual Foundation Supports Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts with $100,000 American Red Cross Donation

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Jan 15, 2010, 04:35 ET

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The Northwestern Mutual Foundation is announcing a $100,000 donation to the American Red Cross to help provide Haitians affected by a series of massive earthquakes with essential first aid relief including medical treatment and supplies, shelter, food and water.

"We recognize that the disaster in Haiti calls for a compassionate response from people and organizations that are able to help," said Edward J. Zore, Northwestern Mutual chairman and chief executive officer. "Supporting the American Red Cross allows us to have an immediate impact."

Northwestern Mutual is making it easy for its more than 7,000 financial representatives, 5,000 employees and 3.3 million policyowners to pledge personal donations to the American Red Cross on the company's corporate Web site, its Twitter page and its Facebook fan page.

Donations to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief and Development Fund can be made at: http://www.redcross.org/donatemoney.

About the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and counsels victims of disasters. The Red Cross is a charitable organization -- not a government agency -- and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its humanitarian mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org.

About Northwestern Mutual

The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company - Milwaukee, WI (Northwestern Mutual) has helped clients achieve financial security for more than 150 years. Northwestern Mutual and its subsidiaries offer a holistic approach to financial security solutions including: life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability insurance, annuities, investment products, and advisory products and services. Subsidiaries include Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC, broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC; the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, limited purpose federal savings bank; and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company; and Russell Investments.

The mission of the Northwestern Mutual Foundation is to build strong, vibrant communities that serve as a legacy to future generations. In fiscal year 2009, the Foundation contributed more than $15 million to nonprofit organizations across the country.

Further information can be found at http://www.northwesternmutual.com.

SOURCE Northwestern Mutual