Washington, D.C. – The National League of Cities (NLC) has awarded MissionSquare Retirement the prestigious 2024 NLC Service to Cities Award. This recognition, presented by NLC’s First Vice President, Mayor Steve Patterson, at NLC’s annual City Summit in Tampa, Florida, highlights MissionSquare Retirement’s exceptional contributions to building stronger, more resilient and equitable communities across the country.
Since its founding in 1972 as ICMA-RC, MissionSquare Retirement has been a steadfast partner to public service employees, dedicating its mission to advancing civic engagement, financial wellness and leadership development. The organization’s groundbreaking initiatives, including the MissionSquare Foundation, Memorial Scholarship Fund, and Culture of Service, embody its commitment to community support and empowerment.
“We are thrilled to honor MissionSquare Retirement with the 2024 NLC Service to Cities Award,” said Clarence E. Anthony, CEO and Executive Director of the National League of Cities. “MissionSquare Retirement exemplifies what it means to serve the public good. Through their investments in civic engagement, youth leadership and financial literacy, they are strengthening cities today and preparing the next generation to lead with resilience and compassion. The Service to Cities Award celebrates their unwavering dedication to the values that unite and inspire our communities.”
The MissionSquare Foundation has demonstrated remarkable impact through its support of programs like the Youth and Government initiative, which has expanded to 13 states and the District of Columbia, fostering civic-mindedness and leadership in thousands of students. Additionally, its partnerships with Junior Achievement and other organizations have enhanced financial literacy for youth nationwide.
“We are deeply honored to receive the Service to Cities Award from the National League of Cities,” said Andre Robinson, CEO of MissionSquare Retirement. “This recognition highlights our unwavering commitment to community resilience and service. At MissionSquare Retirement, we are dedicated to fostering civic engagement, financial wellness, and leadership development through our various initiatives, including the MissionSquare Foundation, MissionSquare Memorial Scholarship Fund, and our culture of service. We greatly value our partnership with the NLC and look forward to continuing our collaborative efforts to support the workforce and the communities they serve.”
In 2024 alone, MissionSquare Retierement awarded over $100,000 in scholarships to the families of fallen public service employees and continued its tradition of supporting community programs through volunteer efforts and partnerships addressing homelessness, education, and economic resilience.
This award reinforces MissionSquare Retirement’s legacy of service and innovation in public sector retirement and community engagement, marking over a decade of impactful collaboration with NLC as an Enterprise Partner.
About MissionSquare Retirement:
Founded in 1972, MissionSquare Retirement is a nonprofit financial services organization managing over $70 billion in assets. Dedicated to serving public sector employees, MissionSquare Retirement provides retirement plans, personalized investment guidance, and support for over 1.5 million participants nationwide.
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