Northern Trust of Chicago is supporting Akola, a nonprofit jewelry brand, by funding in-store displays with an app at select Neiman Marcus stores.
Dallas-based Akola is a not-for-profit whose sole mission is the empowerment of women in Uganda and Dallas, seeking to transform their families and communities by focusing on their economic development.
“Northern Trust is pleased to invest in Akola to support their work of empowering women through economic development,” said Connie Lindsey, Northern Trust head of Corporate Social Responsibility and Global Diversity & Inclusion. “The impact of this investment aligns with our guiding principles of service, expertise and integrity. We are dedicated not only to meeting the needs of our clients and shareholders, but also giving back to the communities we serve.”
The Akola app will allow customers purchasing Akola jewelry at Neiman Marcus to track the impact of their purchase in the lives of the Akola women and their families in both Dallas and Uganda. The app shares Akola’s mission, social reinvestment model and images of Akola women.