Community Outreach

Local residents and businesses rely on us to help secure their financial futures, but our commitment doesn't end there. We believe that in order to build long-lasting relationships with our clients, we also have to serve the local communities in which they live and work. Which is why MassMutual Great Lakes is deeply committed to improving the quality of life in the communities we serve. Here are the organizations we work with to make a difference in our community:

 
 
The Melanoma Research Foundation

The Melanoma Research Foundation is the largest independent organization dedicated to melanoma. They fund medical research to advance treatments and work toward a cure. They also provide education for patients and physicians on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

MassMutual Great Lakes actively supports the melanoma community. We help raise awareness of the disease and the ongoing need for research. In 2019, our President and CEO presented a $25,000 grant on behalf of MRF to advance critical research efforts.

 
Beyond Basics

Beyond Basics is a child-centered, literacy-focused nonprofit. They provide one-on-one reading tutoring and enrichment programs for K-12 students and achieve measurable grade-level improvements in six to twelve weeks.

MassMutual Great Lakes partners with Beyond Basics to drive tangible impact. We hosted a winter coat drive at the Town Center, collecting over 300 coats for children in Metropolitan Detroit. We also support their Literacy Luncheon Fundraiser and Annual Gala.

MMGL is a proud partner of Beyond Basics, supporting their work to help students read proficiently and prepare for productive, safe, and meaningful lives.

 
Make Food Not Waste

Make Food Not Waste is a local nonprofit transforming rescued ingredients into meals for families in need. They focus on reducing food waste while feeding the community.

MassMutual Great Lakes supports these efforts through hands-on involvement, helping turn rescued ingredients into meals and bringing them to families in need. 

 Fleece & Thank You

Fleece & Thank You provides connection, comfort, and hope to children facing illness and their families. Their programs ensure every child undergoing hospital treatment receives a colorful, comfortable fleece blanket and a video message of support from its maker.

MassMutual Great Lakes supports these efforts through direct action, helping Fleece & Thank You set a Guinness World Record for the most tie blankets created in under eight hours and expanding the reach and impact of their mission.

 
Gleaners

Gleaners provides households with access to sufficient, nutritious food and related resources. They achieve this through collaboration, efficient operations, education, and innovative solutions to create a hunger-free community in southeast Michigan.

MassMutual Great Lakes supports these efforts through direct engagement, taking part in food donation events throughout the year to expand the reach and impact of Gleaners’ mission.

Toys For Tots

Toys for Tots delivers new toys to children in need, helping make the holiday season brighter for families facing financial challenges. Their mission ensures that every child in need experiences joy and inclusion during the holidays.

MassMutual Great Lakes supports this mission by organizing toy drives for children in southeast Oakland County, helping ensure they receive gifts and support during the holiday season.