Lending a hand in my community.
As part of Northwestern Mutual, we are proud to help accelerate the search for better childhood cancer treatments while supporting families undergoing treatment, and survivors from late effects. Here are some of the organizations we partner with:
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer (ALSF)
ALSF funds cancer research, raises awareness, and supports the families of children with cancer. Since 2012, Northwestern Mutual, its employees, and financial professionals like me have donated more than $20 million to support ALSF and fund over 400,000 research hours.
Beads of Courage
Beads of Courage is an art-in-medicine program that helps kids with cancer tell their unique treatment story through colorful beads that are symbols of their courage.
Goodwill of Central North Carolina, Inc.
Bob is privileged to have served as the Chair of the Board of Directors and continue to serve on its Board of Advisors. Our mission is to improve lives and enrich communities through the power of work. Last year more than 19,000 visits were made to our five career centers and more than 4,000 folks were placed in competitive positions with our hundreds of business partners in the Triad. With 22 retail stores generating over $20 million in annual sales revenue, Triad Goodwill has built a sustainable model for helping folks find meaningful work now and for years to come.
Guilford Workforce Development Board
Appointed by Greensboro's mayor, Bob is honored to serve as a private sector member of the Guilford Workforce Development Board, also known as Guilford Works. Workforce Development Boards are organizations tasked with directing federal, state and local funding to support workforce services in a local region. Each WDB consist of voluntary board members representing public and private organizations and a staff to implement decisions and direction set by board members. There are 23 Workforce Boards in North Carolina representing all counties.
Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro
With the CFGG, Bob serves on both the Development and Professional Advisors committees. The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro inspires giving, maximizes opportunities, and strengthens communities for present and future generations. The Vision is for Greensboro to be a welcoming and thriving place where people work together to enrich the lives of all. The Community Foundation accomplishes this by: Understanding what matters to the community; Being a trusted partner that empowers others; Shepherding successful projects that draw the community together; and, Helping diverse donors create impactful gifts. Bob and his family attend the Christ United Methodist Church in Greensboro, NC.