Twitter NeighborNest Named a Mutual of America 2018 Community Partnership Award Winner

NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Mutual of America announced today that Twitter NeighborNest was named a Merit Finalist award recipient of its 2018 Community Partnership Award competition.

The program was created in 2016 through a unique collaboration between Compass Family Services (CFS) and Twitter to bridge a growing barrier to financial and housing stability – the digital divide. The Twitter NeighborNest (the Nest) is a family-friendly technology center where parents and children can access computers and learn basic technology skills in a nonjudgmental and supportive environment.

The Nest provides tools and resources – including free drop-in childcare – to help underserved families search for and obtain housing and employment opportunities, stay current with school assignments and updates, and maintain personal and professional relationships. Family members can take computer classes and workshops geared toward different skill levels, participate in English-language tutorials, and enjoy non-tech activities designed to foster parent-child bonding. CFS also offers childcare providers and a case manager who oversees workshops, classes and drop-in lab hours, while Twitter provides grant funding, staff members who jointly operate and oversee the Nest, and employee volunteers.

"Our partnership with Twitter has enabled us to create a space where the less fortunate in our community can explore the internet and access the information and tools they need to assist them out of homelessness," said Erica Kisch, Executive Director. "In just three years, we have hosted more than 4,500 visits by parents and children, and provided more than 400 hours of childcare and nearly 200 group sessions and educational workshops. We're confident that this program can be replicated in communities across the country."

About the Mutual of America Community Partnership Award

The Mutual of America Community Partnership Award annually honors the outstanding contributions that nonprofit organizations, in partnership with public, private and other social sector organizations, make to society. Since 1996, the Community Partnership Award has recognized 230 partnerships from cities and towns across America. To watch videos of all of the national award-winning programs, visit the Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award channel on YouTube.

About Mutual of America

Mutual of America has specialized in providing retirement products and related services to organizations and their employees, as well as individuals, for over 70 years. As a mutual company, we do not have stockholders and are not publicly traded. We operate solely for the benefit of our customers, managing the Company for their long-term interest, rather than for the short-term demands of stockholders.

Mutual of America is a leading provider of retirement products, offering personalized service at a competitive price to help plan participants and individuals build and preserve assets for a financially secure future. Integrity, prudence, and reliability are the values that have guided us since our inception and that continue to serve us well. For more information, please visit us at mutualofamerica.com.

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